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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Friday that Hamas remains the primary barrier to reaching a deal for the release of hostages still held in Gaza. His comments come as indirect talks aimed at securing their freedom have ground to a halt, despite ongoing international mediation efforts. “Hamas is the obstacle to a hostage release deal,” Netanyahu declared in …

In a renewed diplomatic effort to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is preparing to travel to the Middle East. The trip comes amid one of the deadliest periods of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and is part of a broader U.S. initiative aimed at halting hostilities and delivering urgent humanitarian relief. …

A coalition of 25 Western nations, including the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, Italy, and others, released a powerful joint statement on Monday calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. The declaration urged all parties involved, as well as the broader international community, to take unified action to bring the ongoing war to a close, citing the immense …

A growing rift between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Trump administration officials has emerged following unexpected Israeli airstrikes in Syria. According to multiple sources, the Israeli leader’s recent actions have sparked internal frustration in Washington, with some top U.S. officials privately characterizing Netanyahu as reckless and disruptive to diplomatic efforts. White House Caught Off Guard by Syrian Bombings …

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed cautious optimism regarding ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the Israel-Gaza conflict, stating that conversations are continuing and progress may be seen within the coming week. Speaking to reporters, Trump remarked, “Gaza — we are talking and hopefully we’re going to get that straightened out over the next week,” reiterating a hopeful tone he had …

At least 29 Palestinians, among them six children, were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to Gaza’s civil defense authority. The attacks unfolded amid a week-long stalemate in indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas held in Qatar, casting further doubt on the possibility of a near-term truce. Heavy Strikes Overnight and …

Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at halting the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza are faltering, primarily due to disagreements over Israel’s military presence in the territory. According to two Palestinian sources familiar with the ongoing discussions, Israel’s insistence on retaining significant troop deployments in Gaza remains a key obstacle. Talks began in Doha, Qatar, last Sunday, with both …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed willingness to pursue a permanent agreement with Hamas to bring an end to the Gaza war, contingent on an upcoming temporary ceasefire. However, he stressed that any lasting deal would require Hamas to relinquish both its weapons and control over Gaza—terms the group has so far rejected. Netanyahu’s remarks come as diplomatic efforts …