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Hezbollah affirms right to respond to Israeli occupation
Beirut: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reaffirmed the group’s stance on Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon, stating that the deadline had passed, and no extensions would be tolerated. “Any delay in withdrawal is…
- Middle East
Displaced Palestinians return to north Gaza first time since war began
In a major development, tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians began returning to the northern Gaza Strip on Monday morning, January 27, via Rashid Coastal Street. This marks the first time they…
- Middle East
Watch: Released Israeli soldiers thank Hamas for ‘humane treatment’ in captivity
Three young Israeli female soldiers who were released on Saturday morning January 25 as part of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel thanked Palestinian-based resistance groups for “treating them humanely” during their…
- Middle East
Documentary on Israeli occupation in West Bank earns Oscar nomination
A documentary shedding light on the harsh realities and struggles faced by the Palestinian community under Israeli occupation in the West Bank has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary.…
- Middle East
Second phase of Hamas-Israel prisoner-hostage exchange deal completed: Red Cross
Gaza: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced that the completion of the second phase of a prisoner-hostage exchange between Hamas and Israel, implemented under the initial terms of a…
- Middle East
Lebanon urges France to enforce ceasefire as Israel signals extended presence
Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on France to pressure Israel to fully adhere to the ceasefire agreement reached with Hezbollah on November 27, 2024, according to a statement from Lebanon’s…
- World
Trump ends Biden’s hold on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel
Washington: President Donald Trump has ended his predecessor’s hold on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, lifting a pressure point that had been meant to reduce civilian casualties during the US ally’s war…
- Middle East
Gaza ceasefire: Israel frees 70 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 4 hostages
Egypt’s state-run Qahera TV says Israel has released 70 Palestinian prisoners into Egypt under the Gaza ceasefire deal. The network says they arrived at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing…
- Middle East
Video: Hamas hands over 4 female Israeli soldiers to Red Cross as part of ceasefire
Hamas resistance group handed over four captive female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday after parading them in front of a crowd. Israel was set to release…
- Middle East
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as ceasefire deadline nears
Jerusalem: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that it has carried out strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in recent days, targeting weapons storage facilities and observation posts used by the…
- Middle East
Hamas names 4 hostages likely to be released on Saturday
Tel Aviv: The Palestinian resistance group Hamas on Friday, January 25, published the names of four hostages it said it would release the following day as part of the ceasefire in the…
- India
JP Singh appointed India’s new ambassador to Israel
New Delhi: Seasoned diplomat Jitender Pal Singh was on Friday appointed as India’s new ambassador to Israel, a posting seen as important in view of the current situation in the Middle-east. Singh,…
- Middle East
Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?
In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip, Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through…
- Middle East
Israeli defence minister condemns settler violence against Palestinians
Israeli Defense Minister, Katz has expressed strong opposition and condemned violence launched by illegal settlers against Palestinian residents in the occupied West Bank against Palestinians. The condemnation follows after the settler’s mob reportedly…
- Middle East
Mia Khalifa praises ceasefire, states ‘Palestine won this battle’
Lebanese-American former adult actress Mia Khalifa has lauded the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and celebrated the release of Palestinian detainees under ongoing truce talks. Khalifa, known for her outspoken views on…
