Netanyahu announces deal to release hostages after last-minute snags in Gaza ceasefire negotiations
Netanyahu announces deal to release hostages after last-minute snags in Gaza ceasefire negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Friday that a deal to release hostages held in Gaza had been reached, despite earlier delays and last-minute snags in finalizing a ceasefire that would pause the ongoing 15-month conflict. Netanyahu said the deal, which would see the return of...

Israel delays approval of Gaza ceasefire, but US confirms deal on track
Israel delays approval of Gaza ceasefire, but US confirms deal on track

Israel has postponed approving a ceasefire deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas, which includes the release of hostages, but the United States remains confident the agreement will proceed as planned. Despite the delay, the US expects the ceasefire to take effect by Sunday, citing no...

Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire
Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire

A senior Hamas official has shared with the BBC a list of 34 hostages that the Palestinian group says it is willing to release in the first stage of a potential ceasefire agreement with Israel. It is unclear how many hostages remain alive. Among those named are 10 women and 11 older male...

Egypt serves as mediator for ceasefire in Gaza
Egypt serves as mediator for ceasefire in Gaza

Egypt is intensifying its efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, prioritizing the release of hostages, the facilitation of humanitarian aid, and an end to the ongoing conflict. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed these critical issues with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken...

Thousands protest in Israel for Gaza hostage deal
Thousands protest in Israel for Gaza hostage deal

Thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday for a deal to release the remaining hostages still held in Gaza after more than 14 months of war against Hamas in the Palestinian territory. We all can agree that we have failed until now and that we can reach an agreement now, Lior Ashkenazi, a...

Israeli foreign minister Sa’ar meets Blinken to discuss Gaza,  Lebanon issues
Israeli foreign minister Sa’ar meets Blinken to discuss Gaza, Lebanon issues

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met on Thursday (Washington time) with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Malta, on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial. The two leaders discussed several pressing regional issues, with a particular focus on the situation in Gaza and the ongoing...

G20 summit calls for Gaza aid and resolution to Ukraine conflict
G20 summit calls for Gaza aid and resolution to Ukraine conflict

Leaders of the worlds 20 largest economies have called for a global agreement to combat hunger, increased humanitarian aid for Gaza, and an end to hostilities in both the Middle East and Ukraine. The leaders issued a joint declaration on Monday that emphasized these priorities but offered few...

Conan O'Brien to host 97th Academy Awards at the 2025 Oscars
Conan O'Brien to host 97th Academy Awards at the 2025 Oscars

Emmy Award-winning TV host, writer, producer, and comedian Conan OBrien will serve as the sole host for the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, Deadline reports. This will be OBriens first time hosting the Oscars. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang shared their excitement...

Ex-president’s supporters detain 200 soldiers
Ex-president’s supporters detain 200 soldiers

Bolivian foreign ministry said on Saturday that countrys former president Evo Morales supporters are holding at least 200 soldiers hostage, as their standoff with the state continues to escalate, reports BSS. Three military units in Chapare province were assaulted by irregular groups on Friday,...