Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook
Read full article: Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbookPresident Donald Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war mirrors his tactics in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Israel returns 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza as first phase of ceasefire nears end
Read full article: Israel returns 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza as first phase of ceasefire nears endIsrael has returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians, following Hamas' return of the remains of an Israeli hostage.
Israel says it has received another set of human remains from militants in Gaza
Read full article: Israel says it has received another set of human remains from militants in GazaIsrael says it has received human remains that Palestinian militants handed over to the Red Cross, but it is not immediately clear if they are one of three hostages remaining in the Gaza Strip.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 24 killed
Read full article: Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 24 killedIsrael's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on Oct. 10.
Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government 'interference'
Read full article: Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government 'interference'Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest say they’re changing the voting system of the popular musical extravaganza to ensure fairness.
Netanyahu convenes cabinet on settler violence in the West Bank that continues unabated
Read full article: Netanyahu convenes cabinet on settler violence in the West Bank that continues unabatedIsrael’s prime minister has met with top security officials to assess a rising tide of Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.
Israel plans to seize historical site in the West Bank as a new settlement appears
Read full article: Israel plans to seize historical site in the West Bank as a new settlement appearsIsrael plans to seize parts of a major West Bank historic site and settlers have established a new outpost there, even as the country faces pressure to crack down on settler violence in the Palestinian territory.
Israeli settlers torch West Bank village as Israel begins a busy diplomatic week
Read full article: Israeli settlers torch West Bank village as Israel begins a busy diplomatic weekIsraeli settlers have rampaged through a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, torching homes and cars in the latest in a string of settler attacks in recent weeks.
Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote leaving that door open
Read full article: Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote leaving that door openIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state.
US proposal at the UN for Gaza stabilization force faces concerns from Russia, China and Arabs
Read full article: US proposal at the UN for Gaza stabilization force faces concerns from Russia, China and ArabsA U.S. proposal to provide a United Nations mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza is facing opposition from Russia, China and some Arab countries.
Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu in corruption case, sparking concerns over US influence
Read full article: Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu in corruption case, sparking concerns over US influencePresident Donald Trump has urged Israel to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a corruption case.
Masked Israeli settlers attack 2 Palestinian villages in the West Bank
Read full article: Masked Israeli settlers attack 2 Palestinian villages in the West BankIsraeli and Palestinian officials say dozens of masked Israeli settlers have attacked a pair of Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank.
Netanyahu and Kushner meet as Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down
Read full article: Netanyahu and Kushner meet as Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds downU.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.
Israel identifies latest hostage remains returned by Hamas from Gaza as those of a Tanzanian student
Read full article: Israel identifies latest hostage remains returned by Hamas from Gaza as those of a Tanzanian studentIsraeli authorities have identified the latest remains of a hostage that Hamas handed over as belonging to a Tanzanian agricultural student.
New York's Jewish community divided, anxious as city faces potential first Muslim mayor
Read full article: New York's Jewish community divided, anxious as city faces potential first Muslim mayorNew York City’s Jewish community — the largest in the United States — is abounding with anxiety and friction a day ahead of an election that could give the city its first Muslim mayor.
Israel rocked by scandal as top military lawyer resigns, goes missing, is found and thrown into jail
Read full article: Israel rocked by scandal as top military lawyer resigns, goes missing, is found and thrown into jailA political scandal has erupted in Israel over a leaked video at the center of an investigation into allegations of severe abuses of Palestinians at a notorious military prison.
Israel's military prosecutor admits she leaked video of soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee
Read full article: Israel's military prosecutor admits she leaked video of soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detaineeIsrael’s top military prosecutor has resigned after admitting to leaking a video showing soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee.
Unidentified remains of 3 people transferred to Israel, Red Cross says
Read full article: Unidentified remains of 3 people transferred to Israel, Red Cross saysThe Red Cross says it has transferred the unidentified remains of three people to Israel but an Israeli military official says they were still being examined and may not be those of missing hostages.
With fragile Gaza ceasefire holding, Trump wants to make headway on Indonesia-Israel normalization
Read full article: With fragile Gaza ceasefire holding, Trump wants to make headway on Indonesia-Israel normalizationIn the weeks since Israel and Hamas agreed to a fragile ceasefire and hostage deal, Indonesia has emerged as an intriguing partner to Trump.
Israel's military says ceasefire is back on as death toll from overnight strikes in Gaza reaches 104
Read full article: Israel's military says ceasefire is back on as death toll from overnight strikes in Gaza reaches 104Israel’s military says the ceasefire is back on in Gaza after it carried out heavy airstrikes overnight across the Palestinian territory.
Slow release of hostage bodies threatens Gaza ceasefire and deepens families' heartbreak
Read full article: Slow release of hostage bodies threatens Gaza ceasefire and deepens families' heartbreakThirteen families whose loved ones were taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack are still waiting for Hamas to return their remains from Gaza.
Israel's top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza force
Read full article: Israel's top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza forceIsrael’s foreign minister says his government will not allow Turkish troops to take part in a future international peace force in Gaza.
Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threat
Read full article: Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threatSecretary of State Marco Rubio says Israel, the U.S. and the other mediators of the Gaza ceasefire deal are sharing information to disrupt any threats and that allowed them to identify a possible impending attack last weekend.
Backing Israel was considered mandatory for New York politicians. Then came Zohran Mamdani
Read full article: Backing Israel was considered mandatory for New York politicians. Then came Zohran MamdaniIf Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s mayor’s race next month, he would become the city’s first Muslim mayor and its youngest in a century.
EU leaders seek role in Gaza at summit focused on Ukraine and Russia
Read full article: EU leaders seek role in Gaza at summit focused on Ukraine and RussiaEuropean Union leaders are seeking a more active role in Gaza and the occupied West Bank after being sidelined from a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Vance denies the US dictates to Israel as he meets with Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefire
Read full article: Vance denies the US dictates to Israel as he meets with Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefireU.S. Vice President JD Vance is seeking to ease concerns in Israel that the Trump administration is dictating terms to its closest ally in the Middle East.
Israel 'not a protectorate' of the US, Netanyahu says ahead of meeting with Vance
Read full article: Israel 'not a protectorate' of the US, Netanyahu says ahead of meeting with VanceIsrael’s prime minister has toughened his stance by declaring his country is in charge of its own security and isn’t an American protectorate.
Top UN court says Israel must allow UN relief agency to supply aid to Gaza
Read full article: Top UN court says Israel must allow UN relief agency to supply aid to GazaThe International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must allow the U.N. aid agency, UNRWA, to provide humanitarian assistance in Gaza.
The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags on
Read full article: The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags onSenate Republicans projected a unified front at the White House Rose Garden Tuesday, arriving at President Donald Trump’s invitation as they refuse to yield to Democratic demands for health care funds into the fourth week of the government shutdown.
Israel received coffin of missing hostage handed over to Red Cross, prime minister's office says
Read full article: Israel received coffin of missing hostage handed over to Red Cross, prime minister's office saysIsrael has received the coffin of a missing hostage handed over to the Red Cross from Hamas.
Orbán celebrates Hungary as 'the only place in Europe' where a Trump-Putin meeting can be held
Read full article: Orbán celebrates Hungary as 'the only place in Europe' where a Trump-Putin meeting can be heldHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has celebrated his country's role as the host for upcoming talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
A war on drugs or a war on terror? Trump's military pressure on Venezuela blurs the lines
Read full article: A war on drugs or a war on terror? Trump's military pressure on Venezuela blurs the linesLegal experts say U.S. strikes against alleged members of Latin American drug cartels are pushing the bounds of international law.
Trump warns Hamas 'we will have no choice but to go in and kill them' if bloodshed persists in Gaza
Read full article: Trump warns Hamas 'we will have no choice but to go in and kill them' if bloodshed persists in GazaPresident Donald Trump is warning Hamas that “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if internal bloodshed persists in Gaza.
The Latest: Israel identifies remains of 2 more hostages
Read full article: The Latest: Israel identifies remains of 2 more hostagesIsrael’s National Institute of Forensic Medicine has identified the remains of two more hostages returned from Gaza, as officials and families warned Hamas to hand over the bodies of those still held.
Hamas reasserts control in a chaotic Gaza, posing a risk to the fragile ceasefire
Read full article: Hamas reasserts control in a chaotic Gaza, posing a risk to the fragile ceasefireHamas has deployed hundreds of police and clashed with armed groups in Gaza in what the militant group says is an attempt to restore law and order in areas where Israeli troops have withdrawn for the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Erdogan opposed Netanyahu's attendance at summit, Turkish official confirms
Read full article: Erdogan opposed Netanyahu's attendance at summit, Turkish official confirmsA senior official says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made it clear he would not accept Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s presence at a high-level summit in Egypt.
Despite momentous ceasefire, the path for lasting peace and rebuilding in Gaza is precipitous
Read full article: Despite momentous ceasefire, the path for lasting peace and rebuilding in Gaza is precipitousPresident Donald Trump is hailing the ceasefire deal he brokered between Israel and Hamas as the end of the war in Gaza and start of rebuilding the devastated territory.
Trump wants to push for Middle East peace. Netanyahu is still talking up Israel's military might
Read full article: Trump wants to push for Middle East peace. Netanyahu is still talking up Israel's military mightPresident Donald Trump has declared Israel's war with Hamas over and sees the ceasefire as a chance for lasting peace in the Middle East.
Egyptian president says Trump's Mideast proposal is 'last chance' for peace in the region
Read full article: Egyptian president says Trump's Mideast proposal is 'last chance' for peace in the regionThe Egyptian president says U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast peace proposal represents the “last chance” for peace in the region.
The Latest: Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as Trump tours region
Read full article: The Latest: Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as Trump tours regionHamas has released all 20 remaining hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel, ending two years of conflict in the Gaza Strip.
After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Read full article: After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefireIsrael and Hamas have taken a significant step in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners.
Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal and urge Arab leaders to seize the moment
Read full article: Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal and urge Arab leaders to seize the momentPresident Donald Trump has left for Israel and Egypt to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza 'in a few hours' as ceasefire holds
Read full article: Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza 'in a few hours' as ceasefire holdsIsrael says it expects all of the 20 living hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be released Monday in its breakthrough ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Palestinians return to ruins and US expects hostages freed on Monday as Gaza ceasefire holds
Read full article: Palestinians return to ruins and US expects hostages freed on Monday as Gaza ceasefire holdsTens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to neighborhoods in Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in its second day.
The Latest: Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza return north as ceasefire takes effect
Read full article: The Latest: Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza return north as ceasefire takes effectTens of thousands of Palestinians are starting to walk north to return to their homes after the Israeli military said the ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at noon local time and that troops were withdrawing to the agreed-upon deployment lines.
Thousands of Palestinians return to what's left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect
Read full article: Thousands of Palestinians return to what's left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effectTens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect on Friday.
Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominations
Read full article: Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominationsThe White House is responding bitterly to President Donald Trump being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize despite efforts from Republicans and world leaders.
Tony Blair is revered in Kosovo for helping end its war. Many ask if he can succeed again in Gaza
Read full article: Tony Blair is revered in Kosovo for helping end its war. Many ask if he can succeed again in GazaA U.S. peace plan has propelled former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to the forefront of efforts to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Trump sees peace — and personal vindication — within reach in Gaza
Read full article: Trump sees peace — and personal vindication — within reach in GazaPresident Donald Trump is celebrating a breakthrough in the two-year conflict in the Middle East, calling it something people said could never be done.
Trump gets long-sought Gaza hostage deal with a whole lot of help from Arab and Muslim allies
Read full article: Trump gets long-sought Gaza hostage deal with a whole lot of help from Arab and Muslim alliesAfter months of gridlock in the Middle East, there was a turning point in talks on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize before. Experts say he's unlikely to win this year
Read full article: Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize before. Experts say he's unlikely to win this yearU.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn added attention to the annual guessing game over who its next laureate will be.
Israeli Cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas
Read full article: Israeli Cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by HamasIsrael’s Cabinet has approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East.
World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of peace deal
Read full article: World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of peace dealWorld leaders have expressed hope for peace after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough deal between Israel and Hamas.
The Latest: Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of his peace plan
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of his peace planIsrael and Hamas have agreed to pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
More than 54,600 children younger than 5 may be acutely malnourished in Gaza, study finds
Read full article: More than 54,600 children younger than 5 may be acutely malnourished in Gaza, study findsA study says more than 54,600 children younger than 5 in Gaza may be acutely malnourished, with more than 12,800 severely affected.
Hamas wants to trade Gaza hostages for these high-profile prisoners. Israel views them as terrorists
Read full article: Hamas wants to trade Gaza hostages for these high-profile prisoners. Israel views them as terroristsAs talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release gather pace, Hamas is expected to seek the release of some of the highest-profile prisoners held by Israel.
Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump's Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners
Read full article: Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump's Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisonersPresident Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first Phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners.
US has given at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since war in Gaza began, report says
Read full article: US has given at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since war in Gaza began, report saysThe United States under the Biden and Trump administrations has provided at least $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel since the start of the Gaza war two years ago.
A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack while war persists in Gaza and hostages languish
Read full article: A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack while war persists in Gaza and hostages languishIsraelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war.
For many Palestinians in Gaza, anticipation, hope and skepticism over talks on a possible ceasefire
Read full article: For many Palestinians in Gaza, anticipation, hope and skepticism over talks on a possible ceasefirePalestinians in Gaza are anxiously following indirect talks between Israeli and Hamas officials in Egypt.
Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire
Read full article: Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefireIsrael and Hamas are preparing for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday as hopes are rising for a possible ceasefire in Gaza.
Journalists work in dire conditions to tell Gaza's story, knowing that could make them targets
Read full article: Journalists work in dire conditions to tell Gaza's story, knowing that could make them targetsMinutes after journalists converged on the site of an Israeli strike in Gaza, cameraman Ibrahim Qannan began a live broadcast.
Marches in Rome, Barcelona and Madrid protest Israel's military campaign in Gaza
Read full article: Marches in Rome, Barcelona and Madrid protest Israel's military campaign in GazaHundreds of thousands of Italians and Spaniards marched in Rome, Barcelona and Madrid against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza in a massive show of growing international anger at the two-year war.
Netanyahu hopes to announce the release of all hostages from Gaza 'in the coming days'
Read full article: Netanyahu hopes to announce the release of all hostages from Gaza 'in the coming days'Israel's prime minister says he hopes to announce the release of all hostages from Gaza “in the coming days” as Israel and Hamas prepare for indirect talks in Egypt on a new U.S. plan to end the war.
Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas partially accepts his peace plan
Read full article: Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas partially accepts his peace planU.S. President Donald Trump has ordered Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of his plan to end the nearly two-year war and return all the remaining hostages taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.
FIFA's Infantino urges soccer to promote peace and takes no action against Israel
Read full article: FIFA's Infantino urges soccer to promote peace and takes no action against IsraelFIFA has faced growing global calls to suspend Israeli teams from soccer but its president Gianni Infantino says it must promote peace and unity.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as Hamas considers its response to Trump's peace proposal
Read full article: Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as Hamas considers its response to Trump's peace proposalHospitals say that Israeli strikes overnight killed at least 57 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel's strike
Read full article: Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel's strikeU.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.
Israel orders Palestinians to leave Gaza City, saying those who stay will be considered militants
Read full article: Israel orders Palestinians to leave Gaza City, saying those who stay will be considered militantsIsrael’s defense minister has ordered all remaining Palestinians to leave Gaza City, saying it is their “last opportunity.”.
A weakened and isolated Hamas faces pressure to accept Trump's peace plan for Gaza
Read full article: A weakened and isolated Hamas faces pressure to accept Trump's peace plan for GazaAfter facing months of genocide accusations, pariah status and global pressure to halt the war in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed on a ceasefire proposal with President Donald Trump.
Israeli troops kill 31 Palestinians in Gaza as Qatar says discussion needed on Trump peace plan
Read full article: Israeli troops kill 31 Palestinians in Gaza as Qatar says discussion needed on Trump peace planLocal hospitals report at least 31 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.
Tony Blair's long experience in the Middle East is both his strength and his weakness
Read full article: Tony Blair's long experience in the Middle East is both his strength and his weaknessFormer British Prime Minister Tony Blair has returned to the forefront of Middle East peace efforts with a U.S. proposal that he take a leading role in overseeing Gaza’s administration and reconstruction.
