Gaza Ceasefire 2025: Israel–Hamas Deal Explained
Gaza Ceasefire 2025: A Fragile Breakthrough in the Israel–Hamas Conflict The Gaza Ceasefire 2025 represents a cautiously hopeful pause in one of the world’s most protracted conflicts. Announced on October 9, 2025, the agreement between Israel and Hamas marks the first major step toward de-escalation in nearly two years of war. Mediated by Qatar, Egypt, […]
Hamas slams Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza as ‘Ridiculous and Absurd’
On February 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a plan to “take over” the Gaza Strip during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He suggested the U.S. would handle dismantling unexploded ordnance, clearing destroyed buildings, and developing Gaza for economic growth, envisioning it as a “Riviera of the Middle East.” This […]
Hamas announces release of three Israeli hostages amid ongoing ceasefire
Hamas’ armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, has confirmed the release of three Israeli hostages as part of an ongoing ceasefire agreement. The hostages—Ofer Kalderon, Keith Samuel Siegel, and Yarden Bibas—are scheduled for release on February 1, 2025. This announcement marks another phase in the broader prisoner exchange deal between Hamas and Israel. This 42-day agreement […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader hails Palestinian resistance after Gaza ceasefire
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has praised the Palestinian resistance after the recent Gaza ceasefire. He credited the steadfastness and patience of the Palestinian people for forcing Israel to retreat. According to Khamenei, this development marks a major victory for the resistance movement. He emphasized that Palestinians, despite enduring prolonged atrocities, have remained resilient. […]
Israel allocates withheld Palestinian tax revenues to settle electric company debt
JERUSALEM, Jan 12 – Israel will use Palestinian Authority (PA) tax revenue to settle a 1.9 billion shekel ($544 million) debt to the Israel Electric Company (IEC). Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced this during Sunday’s cabinet meeting. Israel collects taxes on goods entering the West Bank for the PA under a longstanding agreement. Smotrich withheld […]
Hamas announces willingness to release 34 captives as ceasefire talks progress
On January 6, 2025, Hamas announced its readiness to release 34 captives in exchange for a ceasefire deal with Israel. The announcement came during ongoing talks in Doha, Qatar. These discussions aim to secure a ceasefire. The initial phase of the exchange would focus on releasing women, children, elderly people, and those with health issues. […]
Isarel confirmed killing of Hamas leader and threatened Houthis
Jerusalem: For the very first time, Israeli Defense Ministry has acknowledged the assassination of Hamas’ chief Ismail Haniyeh. Israel Katz threatened the similar fate for the Houthis leadership. He made that comment in his speech on Monday vowing to target the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. In July, Haniyah, 62, was killed while his stay in […]
Hamas welcomes UN resolution for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has applauded a recent UN General Assembly resolution that demands an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. This resolution is a crucial step towards alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the region, severely impacted by the ongoing conflict. Hamas has long urged the international community to intervene and bring an end […]
