Gaza Strip
Israeli forces have begun "extensive" ground operations in northern and southern Gaza, the military said, as airstrikes across the territory have killed about 100 people and ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have stalled. The operation aims to defeat Hamas and free the hostages taken during the October
Americans abroad
Israeli-American Edan Alexander was released by Hamas after more than 19 months in captivity, following direct talks between US and Hamas officials. The gesture is seen as a goodwill move amid efforts to reach a ceasefire with Israel. Alexander was handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The Israeli military has confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, was killed in a military operation on Thursday, sparking concerns about the potential for further conflict in the region. Sinwar's death comes as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict passes its one-year mark, with peace talks stalled
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The Israeli military announced Thursday that it had killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the deadly October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, through DNA analysis. Sinwar's death, confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marked a significant achievement in Israel's year-long campaign to crush
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The Israeli occupation's military aggression in Gaza has taken a devastating toll on the Strip's population, leaving 16 dead and 64 injured in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health. The total death toll since October 7th has reached 40,988, with 94,
Gaza Strip
In the nearly five-month-long war between Israel and Hamas, the elusive Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader, has continued to evade capture or death, denying Israel a military victory. Sinwar is considered the most important figure in Hamas, and his ability to remain hidden has hindered Israel's efforts to
Hamas
Hamas, the Islamic Resistance Movement, dealt responsibly with efforts by mediators in Qatar, Egypt, and others to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, only to be thwarted by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's procrastination, placing of conditions, and refusal to implement a permanent ceasefire. Hamas asserts that Netanyahu'
Gaza Strip
A critical juncture in the Middle East has been reached as negotiators meet in Qatar to discuss a possible cease-fire in Gaza, but Hamas has refused to participate, citing concerns that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not genuinely interested in a deal. The talks have been ongoing for months,
Hamas
Hamas has reaffirmed its stance that any agreement with Israel must guarantee a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, complete Israeli withdrawal, and a prisoner exchange deal. The Palestinian resistance group emphasized that negotiations must be based on a clear plan to implement existing agreements, particularly the UN-backed truce agreement from early
Hamas
The Gaza Strip has been rocked by a series of intense attacks by Israeli forces, resulting in the deaths of 39 civilians and injuring 93 over the past 24 hours. The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that these attacks have brought the total number of fatalities since the beginning
Gaza Strip
On June 8, Israeli forces launched a high-risk hostage rescue operation in the densely populated Nuseirat area of Gaza, resulting in a prolonged firefight and a series of airstrikes that killed scores of people. Satellite images, witness accounts, and videos revealed that the strikes destroyed or damaged at least 42
Bombings
Israeli forces launched airstrikes in the Khan Younis region of the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing scores of civilians and wounding hundreds. The strikes targeted areas where Hamas operated and fired rockets towards Israel, according to the Israeli military. Residents were told to evacuate the area, but many stayed behind,
