Israel
Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged collaborators as ceasefire takes hold
Middle East
October 13, 2025
Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged collaborators as ceasefire takes hold
Hamas is reasserting control of parts of Gaza not occupied by Israeli forces as the ceasefire takes hold – amid…
Help from Arab countries “crucial” to ensure Hamas will not return to power, Israeli ambassador to UN says
Middle East
October 13, 2025
Help from Arab countries “crucial” to ensure Hamas will not return to power, Israeli ambassador to UN says
Contributions from Arab countries in the next phase of the ceasefire deal are important to guard against the resurgence of…
Red Cross buses begin transporting Palestinian prisoners from Ofer Prison
Middle East
October 13, 2025
Red Cross buses begin transporting Palestinian prisoners from Ofer Prison
Red Cross buses have begun arriving at Ofer Prison, in preparation to transport Palestinian prisoners scheduled to be released as…
Pope Leo says Gaza ceasefire has “given a spark of hope in the Holy Land”
Middle East
October 12, 2025
Pope Leo says Gaza ceasefire has “given a spark of hope in the Holy Land”
The ceasefire in Gaza agreed upon by Israel and Hamas has “given a spark of hope in the Holy Land,”…
Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Israeli Knesset on Monday
Middle East
October 12, 2025
Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Israeli Knesset on Monday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has released an itinerary ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the country…
PM thanks Sisi, Trump for Gaza peace efforts
Egypt
October 12, 2025
PM thanks Sisi, Trump for Gaza peace efforts
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly extended his appreciation to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his US counterpart Donald Trump for their…
Cyprus President praises Egypt’s role in reaching ceasefire agreement in Gaza
Egypt
October 12, 2025
Cyprus President praises Egypt’s role in reaching ceasefire agreement in Gaza
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call on Saturday from Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides. An Egyptian Presidency statement…
Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit to be co-chaired by Sisi and Trump on Monday
Egypt
October 12, 2025
Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit to be co-chaired by Sisi and Trump on Monday
The Egyptian Presidency on Saturday announced the convening of an international summit titled “Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit” in Sharm El-Sheikh…
Between grief and joy, Israel awaits the return of its hostages
Middle East
October 12, 2025
Between grief and joy, Israel awaits the return of its hostages
Tel Aviv, Israel — Ofir Braslavski is smiling for the first time in two years. It’s a stark change of…
Hundreds of aid trucks moving toward Gaza on Sunday, Al-Qahera News reports
Middle East
October 12, 2025
Hundreds of aid trucks moving toward Gaza on Sunday, Al-Qahera News reports
About 400 humanitarian aid trucks carrying food, medical supplies and fuel are expected to enter southern Gaza on Sunday, Egyptian…