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Israel says Gazans free to exit while Hamas attends Cairo ceasefire talks
Militant group Hamas' chief negotiator held talks with Egyptian mediators over a potential ceasefire in the Gaza war on Wednesday while Israel struck the territory's main city prior to a planned takeover and again invited Palestinians to leave.
Netanyahu hints that Gaza ceasefire talks now focus on the release of all hostages at once
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hinting that ceasefire efforts are now focused on a comprehensive deal that would release the remaining hostages in Gaza all at once
Hamas Delegation Expected In Cairo To Discuss Gaza Truce Efforts
A senior Hamas delegation was due in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials on efforts by mediators to secure an elusive ceasefire in Gaza, two Palestinian sources told AFP on Tuesday.
Israel bombards Gaza City; Hamas leader visits Cairo in bid to salvage ceasefire talks
Hamas' meetings with Egyptian officials will focus on ways to stop the war, deliver aid, and "end the suffering of our people in Gaza," Hamas official Taher al-Nono said in a statement.
Hamas Sends Delegation to Cairo as Netanyahu Rules Out ‘Partial Deals’ in Gaza Talks
A senior Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for talks aimed at reviving stalled negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire, even as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the era of “partial deals” with the terror group was over.
Hamas negotiators in Cairo to discuss blueprint for 'comprehensive' Gaza deal
A Hamas delegation led by chief negotiator Khalil Al Hayah was in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss a “comprehensive” deal to end the Gaza war and ensure the release of hostages held by the militant group,
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Israel military says it has approved plan for expanded Gaza offensive

Israeli armed forces chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has “approved the main framework” for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, a statement released by the army said. Prime Benjamin Minister ...

Hamas submits ‘positive response’ to ceasefire proposal in major step toward a deal

Hamas announced on Friday that it had “submitted a positive response” to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, opening ...

Trump pushing an 'all or nothing' Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, special envoy says

President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, made the comments while speaking with families of hostages being ...

Arab States Call for Hamas to Disarm Amid Push for a Palestinian State

The surprise declaration, endorsed on Tuesday by the 22 member nations of the Arab League, also condemned Hamas’s Oct. 7 ...

Middle East News Live: Family of Nepalese hostage Bipin Joshi arrives in Israel to seek his return

Welcome to our live blog tracking the latest news and developments from the Middle East. Stay updated with real-time insights ...

US-Australia partnership necessary to move towards Middle East ceasefire

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell has urged the Australian government to “work with” the United States if they want ...

Sharoni: Hamas’ story won’t fade to black on its own

Hamas started this war. Hamas is prolonging it. And Hamas could end it — today — if it chose peace over power, people over ...
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Mailbox: The uncomfortable truth about the media machinery in the Middle East

Hamas uses civilians as human shields to manipulate global perceptionMedia spreads staged or misleading content that fuels ...

World Rewards Hamas for Its Atrocities

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas launched a brutal assault on Israel. As 5,000 rockets slammed into civilian targets, terrorists ...
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spokesperson bruce on middle east change, hamas, and israel

Spokesperson Bruce discusses the changing Middle East, Hamas' actions, and the international community's response following ...

Israel's Gaza City Offensive May Be Weeks Away, Leaving Time for Ceasefire

Israel's new offensive in Gaza City could take weeks to start, leaving the door open for a ceasefire, officials say, even as ...