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Pope Leo reiterates the two-state solution for Israeli-Palestine conflict
Ankara, November 30: Pope Leo XIV has reiterated the Vatican's insistence on a two-state resolution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying it's the "only solution" that can guarantee justice for both sides, Al Jazeera reported.
Remains of Israeli soldier held by Hamas since 2014 transferred to Israel
Jerusalem, Nov 10: Israeli forces have received from the Red Cross in Gaza the remains of a hostage believed to be those of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held by Hamas for the past 11 years, the Israeli prime minister's office said.
Pakistan's growing role in Middle East raises concerns in US, Israel: Report
Islamabad, Oct 31: As Pakistan gains greater significance in the Middle East, concerns are likely to grow in the United States over nuclear proliferation in an increasingly volatile region, while prompting Israel to regard Islamabad as a more tangible threat to its security and survival, a report said on Friday.
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon come under Israeli fire, no casualties reported
Beirut, Oct 27: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has said that one of its patrols came under Israeli fire, but no personnel were injured and no equipment was damaged.
Nepal demands justice for student killed in Hamas captivity
Kathmandu, October 14: Nepal has demanded justice for Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student killed in Hamas captivity, who was abducted in October 2023.
Trump, Arab leaders seal landmark peace agreement to end Gaza war
Washington, Oct 13: US President Donald Trump, along with other Arab leaders, on Monday signed the peace agreement to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Hostages are going to live their lives thanks to US: VP Vance
Washington DC, October 12: US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday expressed his pride about the fact that President Donald Trump's Gaza peace deal was accepted.
Huge crowds flock to hostages square in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, October 12: A huge crowd filled "Hostages Square" in Tel Aviv tonight for a spectacular gathering. Participants expressed hope that it would be the last rally of its kind, as everyone hopes that the hostages will return as provided for in the agreement to end the war in Gaza. And that, despite the remaining gaps in the next stages of the talks.
Huge crowds gather at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, worried but hopeful
Tel Aviv, October 12: A huge crowd filled "Hostages Square" in Tel Aviv tonight for a spectacular gathering. Participants expressed hope that it would be the last rally of its kind, as everyone hopes that the hostages will return as provided for in the agreement to end the war in Gaza, despite the remaining gaps in the following stages of the talks.
Netanyahu tells nation his govt kept its promise to return all hostages
Tel Aviv, October 10: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement Friday to the Israeli public declaring, "Today we celebrate one of our great achievements in the War of Rebirth: the return of all our captives, both living and dead."
Ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt 'difficult, complex': Palestinian sources
Gaza, Oct 7: The ongoing indirect ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh remain "difficult and complex," Palestinian sources said Tuesday as the second day of indirect talks got underway.
Israel marks two years since brutal October 7 attack
Jerusalem, Oct 7: Two years ago, on October 7, during the closing of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, Hamas militants launched a surprise and deadly assault on Israel, marking the bloodiest day in the nation's history.
Israeli PM hopes to bring all hostages home within days as Egypt to host talks over US ceasefire proposal
Cairo, Oct 5: Egypt will host Israeli and Hamas delegations on Monday to discuss "field conditions and details" for the exchange of "all Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners" under the recent US proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said.
Israeli govt appoints David Zini as new Shin Bet chief, to take office on Oct 5
Tel Aviv, Oct 1: The Israeli government has approved the appointment of David Zini, a former senior army officer, as the head of the Shin Bet domestic security agency for a period of five years, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
Plan to end war in Gaza achieves our war aims: Netanyahu rules out any role for Hamas or Palestinian Authority
Washington DC, September 30: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (local time) said that when "our two countries" stand "shoulder to shoulder", we achieve the "impossible, while addressing a joint press conference alongside US President Trump at the White House.
Netanyahu rules out 2-state solution, denounces emerging Western support for Palestine
United Nations, Sep 26: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ruled out on Friday a two-state solution that would create an independent Palestinian state, calling it “suicidal†for his country.
We have to stop the war in Gaza immediately: Trump at UNGA
New York, September 23: "Deeply engaged" in efforts to secure a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, stressing "we have to stop the war in Gaza immediately".
Trump meets Arab leaders, including Pakistan, in bid to end war in Gaza
Washington, Sep 24: US President Donald Trump held a multilateral meeting on Gaza with a select group of leaders of Muslim countries, including Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings in New York.
World leaders gather in New York for 80th session of UNGA
New York, September 23: The high-level debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) commenced on Tuesday in New York, with global leaders convening to address pressing challenges.
Trump to meet Pak PM, other Arab leaders in 'multilateral meeting' at UNGA
Washington, Sep 23: The White House on Monday announced that US President Donald Trump will meet a select group of leaders of Muslim countries, including Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings in New York.
Statehood for Palestinians is a right, not a reward: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
New York, September 23: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, addressing member states at the UN Headquarters in New York, reaffirmed that "statehood for Palestinians is a right, not a reward," as the international body reiterated its support for a two-state solution to resolve the protracted Israel-Gaza conflict.
Russia expresses regret over UN failure to stop Gaza war
Moscow, Sep 20: Russia's Foreign Ministry expressed regret that the United Nations Security Council remains unable to end the violence and humanitarian suffering in the Gaza Strip due to repeated vetoes by the United States.
Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on 'sensitive' targets in Israel
Sanaa, Sep 10: Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for attacks on "sensitive" targets near Jerusalem, Ramon Airport in southern Israel, and two sites in Eilat.
'No one to address this question': Netanyahu trolls Hamas over spokesperson's apparent death
Tel Aviv, August 31: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pointedly jabbed Hamas in remarks at Sunday's weekly government meeting, commenting on the recovery of the bodies of two hostages and an airstrike that apparently killed Hamas spokesperson Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, better known as Abu Obeida.
Israel vows to move ahead with Gaza City offensive as famine deaths rise
Jerusalem, Aug 24: Israeli officials vowed on Sunday to press ahead with the offensive on Gaza City, as residents reported heavy air and ground attacks and local authorities said the famine death toll continues to rise.
Israel's takeover of Gaza: Congress questions Centre's 'complete silence'
New Delhi, Aug 21: The Congress on Thursday hit out at the government over its “complete silence†on the escalating Israel-Palestine conflict, after Israel announced a full-scale military operation to capture Gaza City and plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Knesset Committee Authorises call-up of 430,000 reservists amid Haredi Draft Dispute
Tel Aviv, August 18: An Israeli parliamentary committee narrowly approved on Monday the extension of emergency powers to summon reservists, authorising the military to call up as many as 430,000 soldiers as the war in Gaza intensifies.
Thousands of Israelis protest, demand deal for hostages in Gaza
Jerusalem, Aug 18: Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated, demanding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a deal with Hamas to end the Gaza war and release the remaining hostages.
Egyptian, Palestinian PMs discuss developments in Palestine
Cairo, Aug 18: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Palestinian counterpart Mohammad Mustafa discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories.
Israel intercepts missile from Yemen, sirens sounded in central cities
Jerusalem, Aug 18: Israel's military has said that it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen towards central Israel, launched in apparent retaliation for an earlier Israeli strike.
Egypt, Iran condemn Israeli plans to relocate Palestinians
Cairo/Tehran, Aug 18: Egypt has reiterated its categorical rejection of any Israeli plans to displace Palestinians, warning that such moves would amount to "a historical injustice with no moral or legal justification" and constitute "a heinous crime," its Foreign Ministry said.
Netanyahu outlines five principles for ending war, including Israel holding security control over Gaza
Tel Aviv, August 15: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Thursday, issued a statement outlining the five principles for ending the war in Gaza that Israel's security cabinet settled on in a meeting one week ago.
Netanyahu says partial Gaza ceasefire deal no longer possible
Jerusalem, Aug 13: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he believes the prospects for a partial ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas are no longer possible.
We must now find a way to force Netanyahu to think clearly, says Italian defense minister Guido Crosetto
Rome, August 12: Italy is considering implementing sanctions against Israel, not as a move against the Jewish state but "as a way to save its citizens from a government that has lost its reason and humanity," Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said in an interview with The Jerusalem Post, published Monday.
Netanyahu defends Gaza City takeover plan as 'fastest path to end war'
Tel Aviv/New Delhi, August 10: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his government’s controversial plan to take full military control of Gaza City, describing it as the “speediest and most effective way†to end the ongoing war.
Portugal 'deeply concerned' over Israel's Gaza takeover plan, calls for immediate ceasefire
Lisbon, Aug 8: The Portuguese government on Friday voiced its deep concern over Israel's decision to "take over Gaza", urging the suspension of the plan and the immediate implementation of a ceasefire.
Yemen's Houthis claim launching fresh missile attack on Israeli airport
Sanaa, Aug 5: Yemen's Houthi military group said it launched a new missile attack on the Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel on Tuesday, which was reportedly intercepted by Israeli defence systems.
Israeli military intercepts drone from Yemen
Jerusalem, Aug 4: The Israeli military said that it intercepted a drone launched from Yemen.
Slovenia becomes first EU nation to ban arms trade with Israel over Gaza war
Ljubljana, August 2: Slovenia has become the first European Union country to impose a complete ban on weapons trade with Israel, citing the ongoing war in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.
Netanyahu slams UK's plan to recognise the state of Palestine
Tel Aviv, July 30: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his plan to recognise the State of Palestine, accusing him of rewarding “monstrous terrorism†of Hamas.