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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 …

In Tripoli, reports emerged of a Syrian minor being stabbed by a resident of Jabal Mohsen, leading to heightened tensions and gunfire in the city overnight. The National News Agency later clarified that the victim was a Bedouin individual. The incident prompted heavy deployment of army units, particularly in the al-Qobbeh and Jabal Mohsen areas, as well as along Syria …

The conflict in Syria has intensified, with security forces and their allies launching a major crackdown in the coastal region. Recent clashes have led to the deaths of hundreds of Alawite civilians, as the new authorities battle militants loyal to the former government of Bashar al-Assad. The situation remains highly volatile as fighting spreads across key strategic areas. Following the …

Hamas has proceeded with the scheduled release of three Israeli hostages, defying a previous threat to delay in response to what it alleged were Israeli violations of the ceasefire accord. The step follows mediation by Egypt and Qatar to uphold the fragile truce in the Gaza Strip. The truce, which commenced on 19 January 2025, was initiated to allow for …

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza appeared increasingly unstable on Tuesday, following warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump and Hamas’ concerns that his remarks complicate ongoing negotiations. Since the truce began on January 19, there have been five hostage-prisoner exchanges, but recent tensions have put the agreement under strain. Trump warned that if Hamas fails to release all Israeli hostages by …