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...

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...

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...