Palestinian Arabs
The Church of Ireland Archbishops, John McDowell and Michael Jackson, have released a statement calling for "decisive action" to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where 2.1 million Palestinians are facing catastrophic levels of hunger after an almost three-month Israeli blockade. The archbishops praised the resilient staff
Hostages
Mediators are racing against the clock to broker a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, but the efforts are being complicated by conflicting messages from Israel, Hamas, and the Trump administration. With the war in Gaza having already killed over 53,000 people, and more than 70 people killed on Monday
Palestinian Arabs
Israeli strikes over the past 24 hours killed at least 38 people in Gaza, including children, local health officials said Sunday. The devastating attack coincides with the emergence of a heart-wrenching story of a Palestinian doctor who lost nine of her 10 children in an Israeli strike Friday. The Gaza
Hostages
Hamas is being "completely unacceptable" in talks to broker a hostage and ceasefire agreement in Gaza, according to U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. Witkoff made the statement in response to Hamas's claim that they had accepted a U.S. deal, which would see a
Hostages
US diplomat Steve Witkoff expressed disappointment with Hamas for failing to accept his proposal for a new Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, despite saying Israel will agree to his latest proposal. The development comes as the US has presented a new proposal for a 60-day ceasefire with the release of
Arab-Israeli conflicts
As the death toll in Gaza continues to rise, Israel faces increasing opposition at home and abroad, including from its closest ally, the United States. The Hamas-run health ministry reports more than 53,000 Gazans have been killed, a figure comprising civilians and Hamas members. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a critical decision: reach a deal to bring all hostages home and end the war, or launch a full-scale assault on Gaza in pursuit of a seemingly unattainable "total victory" over Hamas. The war has already destroyed most Hamas targets and infrastructure,
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Bishara Bahbah, a Palestinian-American business consultant, has found himself at the center of US efforts to end the war in Gaza, acting as a key backchannel between the US government and Hamas. Bahbah, who was once a strong supporter of Donald Trump and founded Arab Americans for Trump, received a
Palestinian Arabs
Gaza is teetering on the edge of a humanitarian disaster as a total Israeli blockade imposed on 2 March cuts off food, fuel, vaccines, and medical supplies. Amidst the catastrophe, ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Qatar have stalled, with Israel reportedly asking for proof of life of hostages
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As Israel's military expands its operations in Gaza, Palestinian rescuers reported dozens killed and at least 100 others wounded in a predawn attack on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians. Amid the escalating violence, Israel signaled that it is open to striking a deal with Hamas, including "ending the
Hostages
The Israeli military has announced the launch of extensive ground operations in the northern and southern Gaza Strip, aiming to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages and eventually destroying the group or forcing it to surrender. This new stage of the war comes as Israel and Hamas are engaged in indirect
Palestinian Arabs
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres addressed the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad, emphasizing the need for an immediate end to the war in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages. He called for the entry of humanitarian aid to save lives and expressed his refusal to forced displacement
