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Hamas's military wing, the Qassam Brigades, announced that it had handed over 10 coffins containing the remains of Israeli and foreign nationals, but said it needed special equipment to find and extract the remainder of the deceased captives, sparking concerns that the cease-fire in the Gaza Strip may
Palestinian Arabs
The news of a Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal brought a mix of emotions to Palestinian Americans, particularly those with family in Gaza. Some, like Haneen Okal, felt a long-awaited sense of hope, while others expressed anxiety about whether the agreement would hold. Okal, who lives in New Jersey with her husband
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The release of the last living hostages and Palestinian prisoners and detainees has brought a temporary end to the war between Israel and Hamas, but questions remain over the fate of the 24 hostages believed to be dead in Gaza and the future governance of the territory. The Israeli military
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Prolonged airstrikes and bombardments by the Israeli occupation have led to increasing casualties in the Gaza Strip. On Tuesday, a Palestinian was killed and another wounded in the Al Fukhari town in southern Gaza, while several people were injured in the Ma'an area. The conflict, which began on
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Gaza's situation remains uncertain as Hamas fighters demonstrated their re-emergence by executing men in the street, amidst Israel's decision to delay aid into the enclave and keep the border shut. This development deepens the challenges to progressing from the initial ceasefire to a permanent settlement. As
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The Israeli military body, COGAT, announced a significant reduction in the flow of aid to Gaza, stating that only 300 of the previously agreed 600 aid trucks from the UN and other NGOs will be allowed to enter the Gaza Strip, starting from Wednesday. This decision comes after Hamas allegedly
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The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has welcomed the recent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, praising the efforts of regional and international actors in facilitating a lasting peace in the region. The ceasefire, which began on Friday through Arab and international mediation, has provided a glimmer of hope for the
Al Jazeera
Israeli authorities notified the UN on Tuesday that they will allow only 300 aid trucks, half of the originally agreed number, into the Gaza Strip daily from Wednesday, citing concerns over the slow release of deceased Israeli captives' remains. This decision came as Israeli forces killed at least nine
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has urged the Trump administration to hold the Israeli government accountable for violating a recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza. The Israeli occupation's actions, including killing seven Palestinian civilians and limiting humanitarian aid, have been widely condemned by CAIR. The organization's
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The precarious balance of power in the Middle East has brought about an unexpected development: US President Donald Trump's deal with Israel, which, despite its surface-level similarities to an earlier proposal by his predecessor Joe Biden, has succeeded in gaining traction, largely due to Trump's personal
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Foreign journalists have been banned from entering the Gaza Strip independently since the start of the war, with Israeli authorities only allowing access under embedded conditions with the Israeli military. This restriction has been in place for the past two years, with British and American reporters occasionally gaining access through
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Donald Trump's call to regional nations to recognize Israel is a complex issue, according to Mehmet Rakipoglu, a Middle East analyst at Mokha Center for strategic studies. The issue of Israeli recognition among Arab nations remains unresolved, and experts speculate that a new Abraham Accords-style deal hinges on
