The leader of Hamas made his first visit to Egypt for more than a month on Wednesday, a rare personal intervention in diplomacy amid what a source described as intensive talks on a new ceasefire to let aid reach Gaza and get hostages freed. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who normally resides in Qatar, typically intervenes … Read more
Washington is pushing Israel to focus the conflict in Gaza on precise targeting of Hamas leaders rather than widespread bombing and ground operations, the White House national security adviser said on Friday, without saying when the shift would happen. Israel has so far resisted increasing global pressure to rein in an offensive that has killed … Read more
Liberal MPs are set to gather for what is expected to be their final caucus meeting of the year, a day after Canada shifted its stance to join international calls for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Canada’s vote at the United Nations General Assembly was a departure from its long-standing policy of voting … Read more
Israeli forces maintained a relentless bombardment and ground invasion across Gaza on Friday, two months after Hamas’s deadly attack sparked a war that has decimated the Palestinian territory, triggering an extraordinary UN bid for a ceasefire.The fighting has left 17,487 people dead in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the latest toll from the … Read more
The United Nations deplored the resumption of conflict in Gaza on Friday, describing the hostilities as “catastrophic” and urging parties to bring about a lasting ceasefire. Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the United Nations humanitarian office in Geneva, said the resumption of hostilities meant “hell on Earth has returned to Gaza.” Israeli warplanes resumed bombing Gaza, sending … Read more
International mediators appeared to make progress Wednesday on extending the truce in Gaza, encouraging the territory’s Hamas rulers to keep freeing hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further respite from Israel’s air and ground offensive. It will otherwise expire within a day. Israel has welcomed the release of dozens of hostages … Read more
By Staff The Associated Press Posted November 27, 2023 7:45 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Israel and Hamas are preparing for a fourth exchange of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, as mediators seek to extend a cease-fire in Gaza that is set to expire after Monday. On Sunday, Hamas freed 17 … Read more
A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas began Friday, allowing sorely needed aid to start flowing into Gaza and setting the stage for the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. There were no reports of fighting in the hours after the truce began. The deal offered some relief … Read more
A temporary cease-fire agreement to facilitate the release of dozens of people taken hostage during Hamas’ raid on Israel is expected to bring the first respite to Palestinians in Gaza and a glimmer of hope to the families of the captives. After hitting a last-minute snag, the deal was expected to take effect on Friday, … Read more