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Gaza talks continue – disagreement over proposal

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has landed in Egypt's capital Cairo for another round of talks to bring about a ceasefire in the Gaza War. Israel is said to have agreed to an American proposal, but uncertainty still surrounds the details and Hamas appears to be doubting.
Gaza talks continue – disagreement over proposal

Six Dead Hostages Back in Israel

Bodies of six dead persons who were held hostage by Hamas in Gaza have been returned to Israel, report Israeli media. .
Six Dead Hostages Back in Israel

Biden on Gaza protests: They have a point

At the Democrats' party convention in Chicago, people are demonstrating against the American government's handling of the war in Gaza and for a ceasefire. USA's President Joe Biden is meeting them halfway.
Biden on Gaza protests: They have a point

Blinken: Now it's up to Hamas

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves the USA's plan for a ceasefire in Gaza. This is what the USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken says after his meeting with the Prime Minister.
Blinken: Now it's up to Hamas

Blinken in Israel: This may be the last chance

The ongoing talks about a ceasefire in Gaza can constitute the last chance to reach an agreement, claims US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on site in Israel. Parallel to the negotiations, Israel's attacks continue to claim lives in Gaza.
Blinken in Israel: This may be the last chance

Netanyahu's demands a stumbling block for ceasefire

Today, the talks between the USA and Israel in Egypt's capital Cairo regarding a ceasefire in Gaza continue, report Israeli media. .
Netanyahu's demands a stumbling block for ceasefire

Directed Act and Deadly Attack on the West Bank

Two Hamas members were killed in an air raid on a car in Jenin on the occupied West Bank on Saturday. According to a statement from Israel's intelligence service, the two men were involved in planning an attack in the Jordan Valley last week where an Israeli man was shot to death.
Directed Act and Deadly Attack on the West Bank

Sharp condemnations of settler violence on the West Bank

Over 100 settlers may have participated in yesterday's violent incidents against Palestinians on the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli media. The criticism from the outside world is comprehensive.
Sharp condemnations of settler violence on the West Bank

Hamas: We Refuse to Talk if Israel Attacks

It is described as the last chance for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but Hamas does not intend to participate unless Israel first stops its military offensive. This is reported by American media ahead of the talks on a ceasefire planned in Qatar on Thursday.
Hamas: We Refuse to Talk if Israel Attacks

USA: Hope for Talks between Israel and Hamas

The USA still has hope that Israel and Hamas will participate in the negotiations on a ceasefire planned to be held this week. Last week, the USA's President Joe Biden and the leaders of Egypt and Qatar made an unusual joint appeal to Israel and Hamas to participate in negotiations starting on Thursday.
USA: Hope for Talks between Israel and Hamas

EU, UN, and USA condemn prayer at Al Aqsa mosque

The EU, UN, and USA criticize and condemn Israel's far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for leading over 2,000 Israelis in prayer at the holy al-Aqsa compound in East Jerusalem. .
EU, UN, and USA condemn prayer at Al Aqsa mosque

"Where Hamas Held Me Hostage: I Wanted Them to Like Me"

Liat Atzili was kidnapped by Hamas and held captive for nearly two months before she was released. In an interview, she tells about her tricks for surviving.
"Where Hamas Held Me Hostage: I Wanted Them to Like Me"

Allegations: Iran May Target Individuals for Revenge

Iran does not have support among neighboring countries for a large-scale military retaliatory action against Israel. The country is now reconsidering the execution and scale of its counterattack, according to sources, who say that the response instead may be directed against individual individuals.
Allegations: Iran May Target Individuals for Revenge

Mediators: Resume peace talks on Gaza

The Mediating Countries in the Middle East Conflict are urging Israel and terrorist-designated Hamas to resume final peace negotiations. Qatar, Egypt, and the USA are inviting the parties to new talks on August 15.
Mediators: Resume peace talks on Gaza

Hamas appoints a new political leader

Hamas has appointed a new political leader for the group since the previous one was killed in an Israeli attack. At the same time, Hizbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says he is forced, together with Iran, to respond to Israel after the attacks that killed the Hamas leader and a Hizbollah leader.
Hamas appoints a new political leader

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Clash with Police

Hundreds of ultra-orthodox Jews have clashed with police outside a military base in Tel Aviv in protest against military service. Israel's defence forces have called up 1,200 religious men for conscription.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews Clash with Police

France and Jordan Urge: Stop the Escalation

Several appeals to refrain from a military escalation of the conflict in the Middle East are pouring in from an increasingly worried world. Israel's military is simultaneously urging all Israelis to be vigilant.
France and Jordan Urge: Stop the Escalation

Egypt Warns of Escalation

Egypt's Foreign Minister has, in phone calls with Iran's and Lebanon's Foreign Ministers, warned of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The development is "dangerous", said Badr Abdelatty according to the news agency AP.
Egypt Warns of Escalation

The Hunt for Hamas Leaders – Three Previous Attacks

Marwan Issa, Mohammad Dayf, Ismail Haniya. Since October 7 last year, Israel has killed a number of top names within the terrorist-stamped Hamas.
The Hunt for Hamas Leaders – Three Previous Attacks

Talks on Ceasefire Continue in Cairo

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given Israeli negotiators permission to travel to Cairo to resume talks on reaching an agreement on hostages and a ceasefire with Hamas. The negotiations are to take place either on Saturday or Sunday, according to a statement from his office, as reported by several Israeli media outlets.
Talks on Ceasefire Continue in Cairo

Biden promises Israel protection against Iran

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, spoke on Thursday with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about military support to protect Israel. "The President confirmed his commitment to Israel's security against all threats from Iran, including its proxies and terrorist groups Hamas, Hizbollah and the Houthis", writes the White House in a statement.
Biden promises Israel protection against Iran

Israel awaits Iran's revenge

Many Israelis are bracing themselves for new attacks on the country after Iran signaled revenge actions for the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniya. Challenging days lie ahead of us, says Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel awaits Iran's revenge

Funeral procession for Haniya underway in Tehran

A funeral procession for Ismail Haniya is underway in Tehran, after the Hamas leader's death in an assassination attempt yesterday. Haniya will then be buried in Qatar.
Funeral procession for Haniya underway in Tehran

The Latest Developments in the Middle East

Here is a summary of the latest developments in the Middle East:.
The Latest Developments in the Middle East
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