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Efforts to establish a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have intensified following a U.S.-backed proposal announced by President Donald Trump. While Israel has agreed to the terms of a 60-day truce, Hamas has expressed openness to negotiations but insists that any agreement must result in a complete end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ceasefire Proposal and Divergent Positions …

An Israeli airstrike struck a street in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza on Thursday, killing 18 individuals and wounding others, according to hospital officials. The area targeted was a location where, eyewitnesses reported, local residents had gathered to receive flour and other basic goods. These supplies had been reclaimed by Palestinian police from criminal groups accused of looting humanitarian convoys. …

On June 13, 2025, Israel initiated a large-scale military operation against Iran, targeting key nuclear and military installations. The offensive, termed “Operation Rising Lion,” involved approximately 200 Israeli aircraft striking over 100 sites across Iran, including the Natanz and Fordow uranium enrichment facilities. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that the Natanz facility was among the sites hit, though …

Israel has agreed to a new ceasefire initiative presented by the United States, according to the White House, marking the latest attempt to broker a pause in the prolonged war with Hamas. The development was announced as negotiations continue to focus on securing the release of remaining hostages in exchange for concessions that could bring relief to Gaza’s besieged population. …

On May 25, 2025, Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 23 Palestinians, including civilians and key personnel, as reported by local health authorities. The attacks targeted multiple areas, including Jabalia in the north, Nuseirat in central Gaza, and Khan Younis in the south. In Jabalia, a residential home was struck, leading to the …

A Lebanese government official confirmed on Friday that an agreement has been reached with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to begin the phased disarmament of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. The initiative is set to commence in mid-June, starting with camps located in the capital, Beirut, before expanding to other areas across the country. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity …

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held a series of meetings in Lebanon on Thursday as part of his first visit to the country in seven years. His visit, which began Wednesday and spans three days, comes at a time of renewed regional instability and ongoing concerns over the security situation in Palestinian refugee camps across Lebanon. Abbas met with Lebanese Parliament …

Arab leaders convened in Baghdad for a high-level summit where they collectively urged the international community to intensify efforts toward a ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel escalated its military campaign in the region. The summit concluded with a strong joint statement calling for immediate humanitarian access and international pressure to halt the violence. The final communiqué issued by members of …