Gaza Conflict News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Netanyahu thanks Trump for helping bring about Saturday's hostage release
Tel Aviv, February 16: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a statement saying he, "greatly appreciates the leadership of President Trump and the ongoing coordination with the United States," as far as the role they played in the latest release of Israeli hostages from Gaza.
Trump vows to back Israel's decision as Hamas fails to release all hostages
Washington, DC, February 16: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Israel must decide "what they will do about the 12 o'clock" deadline after Hamas failed to release all hostages. He vowed to "back" Israel in whatever decision they made.
Three Israeli hostages released in Gaza arrive in Israel
Jerusalem, Feb 15: Three Israeli hostages previously held by the Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad were transferred to Israeli authorities and crossed the border into Israel on Saturday as part of an ongoing ceasefire exchange, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced.
Hamas to release three Israeli hostages today in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
Gaza, Feb 15: Hamas has confirmed that three Israeli hostages will be released on Saturday, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
Don't know what will happen tomorrow at 12 o'clock: Trump reiterates his call on Hamas to release hostages
Washington, DC, February 15: US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that he was not sure what would happen on Saturday at noon, a reference to the deadline he put in place earlier this week, saying "let all hell break out" if Hamas does not release hostages still being held in Gaza by noon on Saturday. He reiterated his call on Hamas to release hostages.
Forced displacement in Gaza 'pure brutality': Erdogan
Ankara, Feb 15: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly condemned any forced displacement in Gaza, calling it "pure brutality" and completely unacceptable.
Gaza ceasefire to end if hostages not returned by Saturday: Israeli PM
Jerusalem, Feb 12: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that if the Israeli hostages held in Gaza were not returned by Saturday, the ceasefire with Hamas will be cancelled, and Israel will resume "intensive fighting" in the war-torn enclave.
Iran's FM discusses Trump's Gaza plan with UN chief, Malaysian counterpart
Tehran, Feb 11: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has exchanged views with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Hasan on the US President's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza.
German Chancellor Scholz criticises Trump's Gaza plan as 'scandal'
Berlin, Feb 10: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticised US President Donald Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, calling it "a scandal."
Trump 'determined' to implement 'revolutionary' Gaza takeover plan: Israeli PM
Jerusalem, Feb 10: Israel is discussing US President Donald Trump's "revolutionary, creative vision" on the Gaza Strip, the one that Trump is "very determined to implement," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Israeli forces begin withdrawing from key Gaza corridor under ceasefire deal
Jerusalem, Feb 9: Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from a key area in Gaza as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement that took effect last month, an Israeli government official said on Sunday.
Tears of joy as five Thai hostages return home after a year in Hamas captivity
Bangkok, Feb 9: Thailand witnessed an emotional homecoming as five nationals, held captive by Hamas for more than a year, finally reunited with their families at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sunday, local media reported.
Hamas must release all hostages now! US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Washington DC, February 9: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated President Donald Trump's stance, demanding that Hamas release all hostages immediately.
Hamas must release all hostages now: US Secretary of State
Washington, Feb 9: Reiterating US President Donald Trump's firm stance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the immediate release of all Israeli hostages taken by Hamas, following the return of three captives.
Three hostages released by Hamas heading to Israel: IDF
Tel Aviv, February 8: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that three hostages released by Hamas were on their way to Israel, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment. Hamas released three Israeli hostages as part of deal in exchange for release of Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli forces prepare to receive three more hostages being released by Hamas
Jerusalem, Feb 8: The Israeli Defence Forces on Saturday afternoon said that the country's Air Force has completed its preparations to receive the abductees returning to Israel from the Gaza Strip.
Donald Trump signs executive orders sanctioning ICC and addressing 'anti-Christian bias'
Washington DC, February 7: US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders, one imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and another addressing what he called "anti-Christian bias," CNN reported.
Israel strikes Lebanon amid ceasefire
Beirut, Feb 7: Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes, targeting several areas in southern and eastern Lebanon, media reported.
UAE affirms unwavering position to safeguard Palestinian rights
Abu Dhabi, February 5: The United Arab Emirates affirmed its commitment to support regional peace and stability, and its historic and steadfast position to safeguard the rights of Palestinians. Furthermore, the UAE underscored the importance of finding a serious political horizon to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and establish an independent Palestinian state, reflecting the UAE's belief that regional stability can only be attained through the two-state solution.
UN humanitarians continue delivering aid to Gaza despite Trump threat
United Nations, Feb 6: Despite US President Donald Trump's threat to take over Gaza, UN humanitarians said that they and their partners are assessing needs and scaling up aid operations across the region.
226 archaeological sites damaged in Gaza due to Israeli strikes
Ramallah, Feb 6: Israeli strikes have damaged 226 archaeological sites in Gaza during the war, with repair costs estimated at 261 million euros, according to a report released by the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Jordan, Greece stress need to maintain Gaza ceasefire
Amman, Feb 5: Jordan and Greece stressed the need to maintain the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, expressing hope that it would lead to a permanent end to hostilities in the region.
15 Palestinian prisoners freed under ceasefire deal arrive in Turkey
Ankara, Feb 4: Fifteen Palestinian prisoners released by Israel under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas arrived in Turkey on Tuesday after being deported to Egypt, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said.
Hamas says second phase of Gaza ceasefire talks underway
Gaza, Feb 4: Hamas said on Tuesday that talks on the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel have begun, focusing on shelter, relief, and reconstruction in the devastated Palestinian enclave.
Israel prepares for next round of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas
Tel Aviv, February 4: Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's discussions in Washington, Israel will dispatch a working-level delegation to Qatar at the end of the week to address technical aspects of the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas, the Prime Minister's office said on Tuesday morning.
Shocking West Bank scenes undermine Gaza ceasefire agreement: UNRWA
Ramallah, Feb 4: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) warned that the "shocking scenes in the West Bank undermine the ceasefire reached in Gaza and risk a new escalation."
Hamas warns of humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urges international action
Gaza, Feb 3: Hamas declared the Gaza Strip a "disaster zone", warning of an unprecedented catastrophe that threatens the lives of its over 2.4 million people, as widespread destruction continues and essential resources run out.
Jordan, Slovenia stress need to solidify ceasefire in Gaza
Amman, Feb 3: Jordan and Slovenia emphasised the need to solidify the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensure the immediate and adequate delivery of humanitarian aid across the Palestinian enclave.
Qatari PM meets Turkish FM on cooperation, developments in Gaza, Syria
Doha, Feb 3: Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss bilateral cooperation and the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and Syria.
Netanyahu appoints Eyal Zamir as new chief of Israel Defense Forces
Jerusalem, February 2: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Major General (Res.) Eyal Zamir as the new Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
US, Egyptian presidents discuss Gaza ceasefire over phone
Cairo, Feb 2: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, having "a positive discussion" on the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire in the Gaza Strip brokered by the two countries and Qatar, said the Egyptian presidency.
Ministerial meeting in Cairo affirms support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction
Cairo, February 1: A ministerial-level meeting took place today in Cairo at the invitation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, with the participation of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage, third on Saturday
Gaza Strip, Feb 1: A 65-year-old Israeli-American hostage, Keith Siegel, was freed by Hamas on Saturday after 484 days in captivity, marking the third release of the day.
Rafah crossing open to receive patients from Gaza: Egyptian official
Cairo, Feb 1: The Rafah crossing, the only channel linking Egypt with the Gaza Strip, is open and will start receiving patients from Gaza, Governor of Egypt's North Sinai Governorate Khaled Megawer said.
Israel receives list of three hostages to be freed from Gaza
Jerusalem, Jan 31: Israeli Prime Minister's Office said Friday that Israel has received the list of three Israeli civilian hostages Hamas will release on Saturday.
Hamas confirms death of military leader Mohammed Deif, months after Israeli airstrike
Jerusalem, January 31: Hamas on Thursday confirmed killing of its military leader Mohammed Deif in an Israeli strike, months after the Israel Defense Forces announcement, Times of Israel reported.
Israel halts Palestinian prisoners' release after 'chaotic' scenes during hostage release, confirms receiving security assurance later
Jerusalem, January 30: Hours after delaying the scheduled release of 110 Palestinian prisoners in protest of the chaotic scenes during the handover of hostages in Khan Younis, Israel confirmed receiving security assurance from the mediators of the ongoing ceasefire-hostage deal.
Hamas frees eight hostages in Gaza; Israel delays prisoner release
Jerusalem, Jan 30: Palestinian militants in Gaza, led by Hamas, released eight hostages, three Israelis and five Thais, on Thursday. But Israel delayed the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners in a swap agreed under the ongoing temporary ceasefire, citing chaotic scenes during the handover.
Israel PM Netanyahu denounces 'horrifying' chaos of hostage handover
Tel Aviv, January 30: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced scenes of Palestinians mobbing the Red Cross convoy of hostages in Khan Yunis as "horrifying."
Israeli hostage Agam Berger released by Hamas as part of ceasefire deal
Tel Aviv, January 30: 482 days since being held in captivity by Hamas after the horrific October 7 attack, Israeli hostage Agam Berger, 20, was freed in Gaza early Thursday (local time) as part of the latest prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas.