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A delegation from Hamas has traveled to Cairo to explore new proposals aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza. According to a representative from the group, the team includes lead negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya and will be meeting with Egyptian officials. This renewed diplomatic push comes after Hamas turned down Israel’s latest offer last week, which proposed a 45-day pause in …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to travel to Washington for a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Netanyahu’s office, the two leaders are expected to meet on Monday to discuss several sensitive topics, including recent U.S. tariffs on Israeli goods, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and diplomatic tensions with international institutions. Tariffs, …

After a fragile ceasefire that began in January, hostilities have reignited between Israel and Hamas. The truce unraveled following disagreements over hostage releases and ceasefire terms. Israel accused Hamas of refusing to release remaining hostages, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare the resumption of military operations. Netanyahu emphasized that negotiations would now proceed “only under fire,” signaling a …

Israel has announced that it has begun preparations for the large-scale departure of Palestinians from Gaza, aligning with President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal for the region. Meanwhile, Egypt has intensified diplomatic efforts behind the scenes to counter the plan. Palestinian officials, along with much of the international community, have rejected Trump’s proposal, fearing it will prevent refugees from returning and …

Israel announced on Monday that Hamas had not yet confirmed the status of 34 hostages the group had previously indicated it was willing to release as part of a potential exchange deal. Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have been involved in months-long efforts to broker a deal to end the war in Gaza. However, both sides have accused each …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated there is some advancement in the negotiations for a hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza, though he did not specify a timeline for a potential agreement. Around 100 of the approximately 250 individuals taken hostage during the Hamas-led raid on Israel on October 7, 2023, remain in Gaza. It is believed that at …

On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership focused on enhancing bilateral relations and promoting peace in the Middle East. The agreement includes efforts to address the political crisis in Lebanon, where both leaders called for the holding of presidential elections. Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia for a three-day state visit, …

A senior Hamas official confirmed that the group is open to discussing any proposals that could lead to a resolution of the conflict in Gaza, including Israel’s withdrawal, the return of displaced people, the entry of humanitarian aid, and a potential prisoner exchange. However, the official, who spoke anonymously due to the sensitivity of the issue, stated that Hamas has …