Middle East
What we know and don’t know about Trump’s deal to end the war in Gaza
October 11, 2025
What we know and don’t know about Trump’s deal to end the war in Gaza
After months of delays and disappointments, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza on Friday. Thousands…
Twin brothers, childhood friends and IDF soldiers: Who are the hostages still held in Gaza?
October 11, 2025
Twin brothers, childhood friends and IDF soldiers: Who are the hostages still held in Gaza?
All the hostages still held in Gaza are set to be released as soon as Monday under the first phase…
Palestinian factions reject any ‘foreign guardianship’ over Gaza
October 11, 2025
Palestinian factions reject any ‘foreign guardianship’ over Gaza
Various Palestinian factions – including Hamas, Jihad and the Popular Front – announced on Friday that they will reject any…
Thousands of Palestinians are returning home to northern Gaza, finding destruction and heartbreak
October 11, 2025
Thousands of Palestinians are returning home to northern Gaza, finding destruction and heartbreak
Thousands of Palestinians began the long, dusty walk from the south of Gaza toward Gaza City after a ceasefire came…
UNICEF spokesperson warns of “irreversible damage” of trauma on Gaza’s children
October 11, 2025
UNICEF spokesperson warns of “irreversible damage” of trauma on Gaza’s children
UNICEF’s James Elder said trauma weighs heavily on Palestinian children, and education is fundamentally critical in the effort to rebuild…
Despite ceasefire ratification, Israeli airstrikes hit Khan Younis amid troop withdrawal
October 10, 2025
Despite ceasefire ratification, Israeli airstrikes hit Khan Younis amid troop withdrawal
The Israeli occupation army’s reserve Etzioni Brigade began withdrawing from Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday, according…
Joy amid the ruins: Gaza celebrates ceasefire ending two years of conflict
October 10, 2025
Joy amid the ruins: Gaza celebrates ceasefire ending two years of conflict
A mix of emotions—from the joy of returning home following a cessation of war to the hope for a safer…
Italy ready to send peacekeepers to Gaza, hails Trump’s ceasefire plan
October 9, 2025
Italy ready to send peacekeepers to Gaza, hails Trump’s ceasefire plan
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani welcomed the agreement on the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan for…
See how two years of war, loss and heartbreak has changed these Palestinians in Gaza
October 8, 2025
See how two years of war, loss and heartbreak has changed these Palestinians in Gaza
It’s been two years since Israel launched its war in Gaza and life in the enclave has never been harder.…
The key points to know on the Gaza ceasefire talks
October 8, 2025
The key points to know on the Gaza ceasefire talks
Delegations from Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect negotiations over the past three days in Egypt, based on US…