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As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, a senior U.S. representative has pledged renewed efforts to provide food and medical relief to Palestinian civilians caught in the conflict. Steve Witkoff, appointed as a special envoy by former President Donald Trump, visited the besieged territory on Friday to assess conditions at U.S.-supported distribution centers. His remarks came as alarming new data …

As Israel’s war in Gaza stretches on, the country’s top military official has made it clear that combat operations will persist unless stalled negotiations deliver a breakthrough on the hostage front. Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), delivered a stark message during a visit to troops in Gaza on Friday, warning that fighting …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri marked the Lebanese Army’s 80th anniversary on Thursday with a tribute highlighting the institution’s enduring role in maintaining national unity and safeguarding sovereignty. A Legacy of Sacrifice and National Cohesion In a formal statement, Berri praised the army’s longstanding service since its establishment in 1945, describing it as a unifying force in a divided landscape. “For …

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with the United Nations warning on Tuesday that the region is teetering on the edge of full-scale famine. The death toll from Israel’s military campaign has surpassed 60,000, according to the health ministry in Gaza, which is governed by Hamas. Dire Food Insecurity and a Race Against Time A joint alert …

Trucks carrying much-needed aid began moving into Gaza on Sunday, following Israel’s announcement of a temporary halt in military operations in select areas to facilitate relief efforts. Video footage from AFPTV captured the convoy’s movement from Egypt, marking a cautious step toward easing the dire humanitarian situation in the embattled enclave. Although aid convoys initially gathered at Egypt’s Rafah border, …

A senior Hamas official publicly criticized U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday, accusing him of misrepresenting the facts surrounding the stalled Gaza truce negotiations. The backlash followed Washington’s decision to step away from the indirect talks, blaming Hamas for halting progress on a potential ceasefire and hostage agreement. Hamas Pushes Back on U.S. Claims Bassem Naim, a member of …

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 …

Former U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations in Gaza on Friday, stating that Hamas had shown no real interest in reaching an agreement. His remarks followed the decision by both Israel and the United States to withdraw from the ongoing indirect talks with the militant Palestinian group. Trump’s Criticism of Hamas’s Stance Speaking to …