Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal
Israel said Thursday that all parties have signed the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, in a major step to end a war that has killed tens of thousands of people.
Middle East
Lebanon arrests 32 people suspected of spying for Israel
Lebanon has arrested 32 people in recent months on suspicion of providing Israel with information on Hezbollah that facilitated strikes on the Iran-backed militant group, a judicial official said on Thursday.
Israel must ensure safety of Flotilla activists: UN expert
Israel must guarantee the safety and human rights of all individuals aboard the Conscience and other vessels of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition intercepted on Wednesday, a United Nations expert said on the day in Geneva.
Hamas optimistic on Gaza talks
Hamas said Wednesday that 鈥榦ptimism鈥� was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the militant group submitting a list of prisoners it wants released in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages under a deal...
Iran summons EU envoys over bloc鈥檚 鈥榠nterventionist鈥� stance
Iran summoned envoys from European Union member states to protest the bloc鈥檚 鈥榠nterventionist鈥� statements on contested islands in the Strait of Hormuz as well as the Islamic republic鈥檚 nuclear programme, local media reported Wednesday...
Israeli forces intercept flotilla vessel Conscience
The Israeli military on Wednesday morning intercepted 鈥楥onscience鈥� along with eight other flotilla vessels carrying mostly professionals and activists, including acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer and rights activist Shahidul Alam, as they tried to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza...
Israel should have already ceased fire: Qatar
Qatar鈥檚 foreign ministry spokesman said on Tuesday that Israel should have ceased operations in Gaza already in line with US president Donald Trump鈥檚 peace plan.
13 Brazilian citizens from Gaza flotilla leave Israel
Brazil said Tuesday 13 of its citizens detained by Israel on a Gaza aid flotilla were on their way home...
UN chief demands end to Gaza hostilities, release of hostages
The United Nations chief on Tuesday demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held in Gaza, and an end to hostilities in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, Israel and the region.
Two killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed two people on Tuesday, according to the Lebanese health ministry, with Israel saying it had targeted members of Hezbollah.
Syria announces comprehensive ceasefire with Kurds
Syria announced a comprehensive ceasefire with Kurdish forces after a meeting Tuesday between Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa and Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi that followed deadly clashes in the northern city of Aleppo.
171 more Gaza flotilla activists deported
Israel said it deported on Monday 171 more activists who were detained while taking part in an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg...
Talks on ending Gaza war begin
Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday began indirect talks in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, Egyptian state-linked media reported...
Israeli strike on Lebanon kills couple
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a husband and wife on Monday, including a man who lost his eyesight in Israel鈥檚 pager attack against Hezbollah last year, according to Lebanese state media...
Iran won鈥檛 resume nuclear talks with Europeans 鈥榓t this stage鈥�
Iran does not plan to immediately resume nuclear talks with European nations after they reimposed sanctions, the foreign ministry said on Monday...
