Hostages
The Israeli government and Hamas have taken the first step in the tenuous Gaza ceasefire agreement by freeing 20 living hostages and releasing prisoners, bringing hopes of a permanent end to the two-year war. However, the highly complex issues of disarmament and governance of Gaza, as well as the question
Conflict management
As President Donald Trump mediated the Israel-Hamas ceasefire after over two years of conflict, he may have demonstrated the potential of his approach in resolving international conflicts. The release of all living hostages by Hamas and Israel's agreement to withdraw from Gaza may be the first tangible outcome
Netanyahu, Benjamin
The White House on Sunday sealed an agreement to end two years of devastating war in Gaza, but critics question whether US President Donald Trump is committed enough to achieve a broader agreement to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, one of the world's most intractable disputes. The deal marks
Netanyahu, Benjamin
As President Trump embarked on his highly publicized Middle East peace plan, hailed as the "historic dawn of a new Middle East," many have questioned the feasibility and likelihood of success. Trump's unorthodox approach, which combines coercion, flattery, and exaggeration, has raised eyebrows among traditional diplomats
Hostages
Two years after the October 7 horror that left 1,200 innocents slaughtered and 251 dragged into the tunnels of Gaza, Israel and Hamas have announced a historic accord, with the last 20 hostages walking free. United States President Donald Trump has delivered a groundbreaking first stage of the deal,
Trump, Donald
President Donald Trump became the fifth American president to address the Knesset, urging Israel to shift focus from waging war against Hamas to the "ultimate prize" of "peace and prosperity" in the Middle East region. Trump's remarks centered on the peace deal, which he
Trump, Donald
The recent hostage exchange and potential peace agreement between Israel and Hamas has brought a sense of relief to the long-suffering people of Gaza, but the details of the deal remain unclear, and the future of the conflict is still uncertain. The agreement marks the first phase of US President
Hostages
As the deadline for a Gaza ceasefire looms, relatives of hostages are "holding their breath" for the release of 48 remaining captives, 20 alive, 26 confirmed dead, and two whose lives are in "serious danger." For the first time, Hamas militants have agreed to release all
Netanyahu, Benjamin
US President Donald Trump has been received with a hero's welcome in Israel and Egypt as he celebrates the Gaza ceasefire agreement. However, the celebration comes amidst widespread criticism and concerns over the state of Palestinians in Gaza. The conflict has resulted in nearly 68,000 Palestinian deaths,
Hostages
Donald Trump is set to arrive in Israel as a fragile ceasefire on Gaza appears to be holding, following a deal brokered by the US president to secure the release of 48 hostages held by Hamas militants. The deadline for the release of the captives, who have been held for
Breach of trust
Israel's conflict with Hamas has yielded a temporary reprieve, but the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from coalition partners and protesting citizens. The two-year-long conflict has left the nation's stability wavering, with election looms large on the horizon. With coalition partners
Barghouti, Marwan
Gaza is experiencing a brief respite after two years of brutal fighting sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. However, the ceasefire, brokered by President Trump, has not addressed the core issues driving the conflict. Despite Israel's cessation of its offensive, Hamas has reasserted
