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Israel Launches Second Wave of Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel attacked Lebanon in waves of attacks on Saturday. The attacks were a response to rocket fire from Hezbollah militia strongholds in southern Lebanon.
Israel Launches Second Wave of Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Netanyahu wants to dismiss security chief

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to dismiss the head of the country's internal security service Shin Bet. Security chief Ronen Bar says that Netanyahu's demands for "personal loyalty" are inappropriate.
Netanyahu wants to dismiss security chief

Hamas: Release the Israeli-American Hostages

Hamas claims to be ready to release a living hostage and the remains of four more. But the White House accuses the terrorist-stamped group of secretly obstructing a settlement behind the scenes.
Hamas: Release the Israeli-American Hostages

Syria: Israeli Attack on Daraa

Israel has carried out an air attack on several military targets in southern Syria. This is reported by the Syrian state news agency Sana.
Syria: Israeli Attack on Daraa

Israel's New Army Chief Vows to Complete Mission Against Hamas

Israel has not yet fulfilled its "mission to defeat Hamas" in Gaza, says the country's new army chief Eyal Zamir. .
Israel's New Army Chief Vows to Complete Mission Against Hamas

Arab Leaders Back Egypt's Vision for Gaza Amid Global Debate

Leaders from several Arab countries have given the green light to Egypt's plan for Gaza's future – a plan that receives support from the UN Secretary-General. I welcome and stand behind the initiative, says António Guterres at the top meeting in Cairo.
Arab Leaders Back Egypt's Vision for Gaza Amid Global Debate

Israel's Finance Minister Heads to U.S. Amid West Bank Tensions

Israel's ultra-nationalist Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is on his way to the USA to meet his American counterpart Scott Bessent. A statement on the USA's stance on the occupied West Bank may be imminent, according to media.
Israel's Finance Minister Heads to U.S. Amid West Bank Tensions

Family Blames Israeli Government at Funeral of Kidnapped Danish-Israeli

Today, hundreds of people are attending the funeral of Danish-Israeli Itzik Elgarat, whose body was handed over to Israel by Hamas last week. .
Family Blames Israeli Government at Funeral of Kidnapped Danish-Israeli

Tragic Knife Attack in Haifa: One Dead, Several Injured

Several people have been injured and one has died in an attack in Haifa in northwestern Israel. The perpetrator was shot dead on the spot, according to Haaretz.
Tragic Knife Attack in Haifa: One Dead, Several Injured

Netanyahu Warns Hamas: Release Hostages or Face Unimaginable Consequences

Israel plans to gradually increase the pressure to get Hamas in the Gaza Strip to accept an extension of the first phase of the ceasefire. In a speech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatens with "consequences you can't even imagine" if the hostages are not released.
Netanyahu Warns Hamas: Release Hostages or Face Unimaginable Consequences

UNICEF: "Truly Terrifying Situation"

Israel's decision to stop the introduction of humanitarian aid to Gaza is being criticized. Most people here are dependent on the aid shipments, says Unicef's spokesperson Salim Oweis, on site in Gaza, to TT.
UNICEF: "Truly Terrifying Situation"

Israel: Supports proposal for extended ceasefire

Israel is backing a proposal from the USA to temporarily extend the ceasefire in Gaza during the holidays of Ramadan and Passover, announces Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. But Hamas insists that an agreement must instead be reached on a second phase of the ceasefire.
Israel: Supports proposal for extended ceasefire

Ceasefire Talks on Next Phase Have Begun

The negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the second phase of the ceasefire have begun in Cairo, according to Egypt via AP. Earlier on Thursday, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved continued Gaza talks.
Ceasefire Talks on Next Phase Have Begun

Trump's Fantasy: Netanyahu in Swimwear

The dream of the "Middle East's Riviera" has become a reality for Donald Trump – at least in AI form. A beach paradise with umbrella drinks, dollar rain, and Trump statues in gold.
Trump's Fantasy: Netanyahu in Swimwear

Hamas and Israel Resume Exchange

Hamas and Israel have agreed to exchange imprisoned Palestinians and remains of four hostages. Negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire are also expected to resume, according to the US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.
Hamas and Israel Resume Exchange

The German winner: Must quickly secure the defense

The Christian Democratic CDU/CSU will, after Sunday's election victory, begin government talks with the Social Democratic SPD. The election winner Friedrich Merz also promises Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he can visit Germany without being arrested – despite an international arrest warrant.
The German winner: Must quickly secure the defense

Israel: Releases Prisoners if Hamas Skips Ceremony

Israel is freezing the release of 602 Palestinian prisoners who were originally scheduled to be released on Saturday – if Hamas hands over the remains of four hostages today. .
Israel: Releases Prisoners if Hamas Skips Ceremony

Merz welcomes Netanyahu – despite ICC warrant

Germany's likely new federal chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomes Benjamin Netanyahu to Germany – despite an international arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister. .
Merz welcomes Netanyahu – despite ICC warrant

Refugee camps on the West Bank emptied - "no one is allowed to return"

Societies on occupied West Bank are being emptied of people, and Israeli tanks have entered the refugee camp Jenin. Israel will retain military forces in several established refugee camps on West Bank during the coming year, says the country's Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Refugee camps on the West Bank emptied - "no one is allowed to return"

More hostages released by Hamas

Hamas has released more living hostages in one of the last steps of the fragile ceasefire's first phase. Several have been paraded before crowds in Gaza and then taken to Israel.
More hostages released by Hamas

Netanyahu: Intensive operation in the West Bank

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered on Friday an "intensive operation against the terrorist nests" on the occupied West Bank. .
Netanyahu: Intensive operation in the West Bank

Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

Hamas has handed over four dead Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two children. "A whole nation's hearts are in shambles", said Israel's President.
Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

Hamas: Ready to Release All Hostages in Exchange

Hamas is prepared to release all remaining hostages in a single exchange during the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a high-ranking Hamas representative. .
Hamas: Ready to Release All Hostages in Exchange

Israel: To Begin Negotiations on Phase Two

Negotiations about the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza will begin this week, according to Israel. The talks have previously been postponed.
Israel: To Begin Negotiations on Phase Two
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