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An Israeli airstrike late Tuesday on a school that had been converted into a shelter in Gaza City left 23 people dead, marking a grim escalation as diplomatic efforts intensify to broker a long-term ceasefire with Hamas. According to local officials, the strike ignited tents on fire, trapping and killing civilians inside. Additional airstrikes across the region claimed six more …

The United States may soon withdraw from its mediating role in the Ukraine conflict, President Donald Trump warned on Thursday, expressing frustration over the stalled negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. His comments follow increased violence in Ukraine and escalating doubts about the feasibility of a near-term truce. Pressure Builds on Both Sides President Trump emphasized the need for urgent progress …

Hamas has formally rejected Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal, instead pushing for a broader agreement that includes a complete end to the war, Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, and the beginning of reconstruction efforts. The refusal came after deadly Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed over 40 people in Gaza, many of them sheltering in displacement camps. Civil defense teams in the territory …

A senior official from Hamas announced on Monday that the group is prepared to release all Israeli hostages as part of a broad agreement that would include a prisoner exchange and a full halt to the conflict in Gaza. Taher al-Nunu, a leading Hamas figure, stated that the offer also hinges on Israel withdrawing its forces from the Gaza Strip …

Hamas has announced its agreement to a mediator-backed proposal to release one living American-Israeli hostage along with the bodies of four others who died while in captivity. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office expressed skepticism about the offer, accusing Hamas of attempting to manipulate the negotiations currently taking place in Qatar regarding the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. …

Saudi Arabia is set to host a high-level summit on February 20, bringing together the leaders of four key Arab nations to discuss the controversial proposal put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the future of Gaza. The meeting will include the heads of state from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, with discussions expected to focus …

Morgan Ortagus, the U.S. deputy special envoy for Middle East peace, is expected to travel to Beirut this week, marking her second visit to Lebanon since assuming her role. According to local media reports, her visit will focus on Israel’s planned withdrawal from southern Lebanon on February 18. Ongoing Negotiations Over Israel’s Withdrawal Initially, Israel was supposed to withdraw its …

The Biden administration kept President-elect Donald Trump’s team informed about efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which was implemented early Wednesday. Trump’s team, in turn, quickly claimed credit for the agreement, citing it as evidence of the effectiveness of Trump’s policies. Rep. Mike Waltz, who was chosen by Trump to be his national security adviser, took to …