Activists
Thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza war and the crisis surrounding the capture of Israeli citizens, as reported by the Israeli news network I24 and the Iranian news agency IRNA. The demonstrations, which have become
Netanyahu, Benjamin
As the Israel-Hamas war nears its first anniversary, Khaled Meshal, Hamas's most senior official, says the militant group has gained the upper hand and will play a dominant role in Gaza's postwar landscape. Despite Israel's assertions that it has dismantled Hamas's command
Arab-Israeli conflicts
A senior Hamas official said the Palestinian Islamist movement has ample resources to continue fighting Israel despite losses sustained in the Gaza war, which has killed at least 41,206 people in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. The war was triggered by Hamas's
Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine
Hamas and the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) have underscored that any agreement with Israel must include a comprehensive cease-fire and a complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. The two organizations have stated that the situation in Gaza after the war is a pure Palestinian matter and
Hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a warning to Hamas, vowing to "settle the score" after the recovery of six hostages from a Gaza tunnel. Amidst rising tensions, Netanyahu accused Hamas of carrying out a shooting attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, stating that the
Netanyahu, Benjamin
The US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO) has called on the Biden administration to intervene and end the Israeli government's "genocide in Palestine," citing the need for a ceasefire and an end to the blockade of Gaza. USCMO Secretary-General Oussama Jammal stated that the Biden administration&
Biden, Joe
As the conflict in Gaza rages on for nearly a year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resisted pressure to secure the release of Israelis held captive in the Palestinian enclave. Despite mass protests at home and criticism from United States President Joe Biden, Netanyahu has signaled he will not compromise
Hostages
Protests have erupted in Israel over the Gaza hostage deal, with demonstrators demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas. But as the BBC's correspondent Jon Donnison notes, the protests are not just about Israel's government, but about the ongoing atrocities committed by Hamas. The crisis
Netanyahu, Benjamin
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict rages on, with both sides entrenched in a desperate bid for control. Behind the scenes, two men hold the keys to unlocking a fragile peace: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Their competing interests and conflicting demands have stalled negotiations, even as the
Biden, Joe
President Joe Biden made a concerted effort on Wednesday to push Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu towards a ceasefire deal with Hamas, amidst stalled talks in the Middle East. The US President's call came after a tour of the region by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, aimed
Blinken, Antony
The tentative ceasefire between Hamas and Israel appears to be on the brink of collapse, despite US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's assertions that the Israeli government supports the proposal. A delegation from Hamas has arrived in Cairo to discuss the outcome of the negotiations, which have been
Biden, Joe
Months of feverish negotiations have yielded progress in talks between Israel and Hamas, with both sides edging closer to a ceasefire deal. Despite multiple sticking points, senior negotiators are preparing to meet in Cairo this weekend to finalize an agreement. The deal, if reached, would establish a three-phase framework, with
