Hamas

The U.S. has declared its intention to conduct additional strikes on Iran-aligned groups in the Middle East, following the recent attacks on these factions in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. What Happened: White House National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, confirmed on Sunday that...

Hamas leaders were, on Friday, reported to be considering a ceasefire and hostage release proposal drafted earlier this week by intelligence officials from the U.S., Egypt, Qatar and Israel. According to Reuters, an official from Qatar — which has been among the chief negotiators between the...

In a recent development, Saudi Arabia is reportedly willing to accept a political commitment from Israel for the establishment of a Palestinian state. This move is seen as an attempt to secure a defense pact with the U.S. before the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: Saudi Arabia is willing...

Israel is preparing to broaden its military offensive to Rafah, a city situated near the Egyptian border, while Hamas, the ruling authority in Gaza, deliberates on a ceasefire proposal. What Happened: Following the alleged dismantling of Hamas’ stronghold in Khan Younis, Israel is set to...

On Thursday, the Biden administration took a significant step by imposing sanctions on four Israeli individuals, alleging their involvement in settler-related violence in the West Bank. An executive order, enacted by the U.S. administration, seeks to apply penalties to Israeli settlers operating...

Negotiators from the U.S., Israel, Egypt and Qatar reportedly drafted a proposal at a weekend meeting in Paris, outlining a ceasefire plan for Israel and Hamas. The three-phase proposal would require Israel to cease all military operations in Gaza for six weeks as Hamas sets all civilian hostages...

Employees of the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNWRA) — the humanitarian aid agency of the UN — participated in the Hamas terror attack of Oct. 7, according to an Israeli intelligence document seen by the media on Monday. The document claimed seven of UNWRA’s staff entered Israel...

The Houthis have issued an order for U.S. and British nationals in Yemen to leave the country within a month. What Happened: The Houthi authorities have directed U.S. and British staff of the United Nations and humanitarian organizations based in Sanaa to leave Yemen within 30 days, as reported by...

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Israel and Hamas are reportedly close to a month-long ceasefire agreement, with the potential for an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. However, the two sides are still at odds over how to bring a permanent end to the Gaza war. What Happened: The ceasefire negotiations have...

In a recent development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed the terms set by Hamas for a new hostage deal, asserting that there is no alternative to total victory in the conflict. What Happened: Netanyahu rejected the terms proposed by Hamas for the release of hostages, which...

In a recent development, U.S. intelligence agencies have estimated that Israeli forces have managed to eliminate 20-30% of Hamas‘s fighters. This figure, however, falls short of Israel’s objective to dismantle the group, highlighting Hamas’s resilience amid the ongoing conflict....

The militant group Hamas has been reportedly fighting with an array of weapons sourced from Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea. What Happened: An Associated Press assessment of over 150 videos and images from the past three months of combat reveals that despite a 17-year blockade aimed at...

Three months after the devastating Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in Israeli territory, the war in the Gaza Strip continues unabated, with significant developments in the last few hours. Israel-Hamas Conflict, Day 94: Key Developments Hezbollah Commander Killed: In a significant blow to the Lebanese...

The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has embarked on a diplomatic mission to the Middle East to prevent a potential regional war. His itinerary includes visits to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. What Happened: Blinken set out on a five-day diplomatic journey starting...