Israel
After 843 days, the clock counting the painful wait for Israel’s hostages has finally stopped
Middle East
January 28, 2026
After 843 days, the clock counting the painful wait for Israel’s hostages has finally stopped
Tel Aviv — For over two years, it was one of the most powerful symbols at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square:…
Egyptian-American-Israeli arrangements commence towards reopening Rafah Crossing
Main Slider
January 28, 2026
Egyptian-American-Israeli arrangements commence towards reopening Rafah Crossing
Egyptian-American-Israeli arrangements are in place to begin reopening the Rafah crossing, amid US discussions of moving to a new phase…
Israel recovers body of last hostage in Gaza
Middle East
January 27, 2026
Israel recovers body of last hostage in Gaza
The Israeli military announced Monday that it has recovered the remains of the final deceased hostage in Gaza, marking the…
Boys collecting firewood in Gaza killed by Israeli fire
Middle East
January 26, 2026
Boys collecting firewood in Gaza killed by Israeli fire
Two Palestinian boys have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza while collecting firewood, according to their families. The boys…
123rd aid convoy enters Gaza via Rafah border terminal
Egypt
January 25, 2026
123rd aid convoy enters Gaza via Rafah border terminal
The 123rd humanitarian aid convoy left the Egyptian side of Rafah border terminal early Sunday en route to Karam Abu…
Cold and malnutrition claim more victims in Gaza amid winter rains
Middle East
January 25, 2026
Cold and malnutrition claim more victims in Gaza amid winter rains
Winter cold and rains as well as malnutrition are still killing people in Gaza, despite the ceasefire being in its…
180 skyscrapers for Gaza: Trump’s son-in-law Kushner unveils ‘masterplan’ for enclave’s reconstruction
Middle East
January 24, 2026
180 skyscrapers for Gaza: Trump’s son-in-law Kushner unveils ‘masterplan’ for enclave’s reconstruction
“We have a masterplan. … There is no Plan B.” Thus spake Jared Kushner, unveiling his vision for postwar Gaza…
FM, Gaza high representative discuss next phase of Trump peace plan, humanitarian access
Egypt
January 24, 2026
FM, Gaza high representative discuss next phase of Trump peace plan, humanitarian access
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and efforts to…
Trump says Board of Peace established to oversee reconstruction of Gaza ‘might’ replace the United Nations
Middle East
January 21, 2026
Trump says Board of Peace established to oversee reconstruction of Gaza ‘might’ replace the United Nations
President Donald Trump’s suggestion Tuesday that his Board of Peace “might” replace the United Nations is likely to compound concerns…
Israel starts demolishing UN agency headquarters in East Jerusalem after ban
Middle East
January 21, 2026
Israel starts demolishing UN agency headquarters in East Jerusalem after ban
Israel began demolishing the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem Tuesday, following passage of a law that banned the activities of…