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Israeli PM says Hamas rejects deal to return half of living hostages

Jerusalem, April 20: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Hamas had rejected a proposal for the return of half of the living hostages in Gaza by demanding the end of the war and an Israeli military retreat from Gaza.

Iran condemns deadly US airstrikes on Yemen's fuel port

Tehran, April 19: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the US lethal airstrikes on the Yemeni fuel port of Ras Isa.

Israel extends missile alert time for long-range missiles from Yemen

Jerusalem, April 18: Israel has extended its missile warning time for long-range threats from Yemen by three to five minutes, the military's Home Front Command said.

Israeli troops to stay in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely: Defence Minister

Jerusalem, April 17: Israel's Defence Minister has said that troops will remain in security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, remarks that could further complicate talks with Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage release.

Iraq summons Lebanese ambassador over President's remarks on PMF

Baghdad, April 17: Iraq's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Lebanese ambassador to Iraq, Ali al-Habhab, to protest comments by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun regarding the Iraqi paramilitary Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF).

Gal Gadot-starrer 'Snow White' banned in Lebanon

Los Angeles, April 16: Amidst the global tariff wars, the tension in the middle east is trickling down to Hollywood productions. The live-action film 'Snow White' has been banned from playing in movie theaters in Lebanon due to the presence in the film of Israeli actress Gal Gadot.

Very excited about future, working constantly to have a ceasefire & change trajectory on ground: Tammy Bruce on Middle East conflict

Washington DC, April 16: The State Department of the US shared updates about the Middle East on Tuesday (US Local time) and said that the US is working to have a ceasefire and change the trajectory on ground. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce also reiterated the stance on Iran as the negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

Katz urges Gazans: Topple Hamas, free the hostages

Tel Aviv, April 12: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz called on the people of Gaza to "remove Hamas and release all hostages" before the IDF expands its operations especially in the southern part of the Strip.

29 killed by Israeli attack on eastern Gaza City: Hamas

Gaza, April 9: At least 29 Palestinians were killed and more than 50 others injured on Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike that hit a residential block in the Shuja'iyya neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, Hamas said.

Egyptian, French Presidents voice rejection of displacement of Palestinians

Cairo, April 7: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his visiting French counterpart Emmanuel Macron voiced on Monday rejection of any calls for the displacement of Palestinians from their land, emphasising the need for a just resolution to the Palestinian issue.

Israeli PM Netanyahu vows pressure on Gaza until hostages are returned

Tel Aviv, April 3: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday spoke about the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensifying their operations in the Gaza Strip and said that the IDF is not only seizing territory and destroying infrastructure but also targeting key corridors, such as the Morag Corridor.

Iran ready to launch missiles for potential response after Trump's 'bombing' threat, says report

Tehran, March 31: Hours after US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with bombing and secondary tariffs, the armed forces in Iran have reportedly readied missiles for a potential response to Washington.

Hezbollah rejects normalisation with Israel, condemns Israeli violation in Lebanon

Beirut, March 27: Hezbollah Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, reaffirmed that Lebanon will not accept any normalisation of ties with Israel, and condemned Israel's ongoing violations in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes key Hamas commanders as Gaza crisis deepens

Tel Aviv, March 24: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced a targeted strike on a Hamas operative inside Gaza's Nasser Hospital compound.

Hamas political leader killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza: Report

Jerusalem, March 23: Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

US military launches fresh strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah airport, central province

Sanaa, March 23: The US naval forces carried out three strikes on the Hodeidah airport in the Yemeni Red Sea port city, and five strikes on the Majzar district in Yemen's central province of Marib, media reported.

Israeli army says intercepted two rockets from Gaza

Jerusalem, March 22: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that its air force has intercepted two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards the city of Ashkelon in southern Israel.

Israeli military says intercepted missile from Yemen

Jerusalem, March 21: The Israeli Air Force intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Thursday evening, said the Israeli military.

Degraded Hamas horrifically but destroying its military capability, ideology real challenge: Top Israeli intelligence expert

New Delhi: Colonel (Retd.) Miri Eisin, a veteran of Israeli intelligence with a distinguished career spanning two decades, has served in critical intelligence roles within the military to advising the country's Prime Minister during pivotal moments.

Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack on Israeli airport

Sanaa, March 20: Yemen's Houthis claimed that they had attacked Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv with a long-range ballistic missile on Thursday morning.

'Blood and treasure spent on war should serve people's needs': US President Donald Trump on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Washington DC, March 19: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a crucial phone call, during which they discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and agreed on the need for a lasting peace, including a proposed ceasefire in the Black Sea, while also addressing regional stability in the Middle East.

Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe as Israeli blockade continues: Hamas

Gaza, March 18: The Hamas-run media office warned that the Gaza Strip is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as Israel's tightened blockade entered its 16th consecutive day, preventing crucial aid from reaching the population.

Netanyahu instructs negotiating team to resume talks for hostages release

Tel Aviv, March 16: Benjamin Netanyahu has given a green signal for continuing the negotiations towards bringing back the hostages, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office shared in a statement on Sunday.

The Third Eye: Middle East remains the cause of serious global concerns

New Delhi, March 16: The conflict-ridden Middle East is affecting geopolitics, particularly because developments there suggest a convergence between political alignments and religious divides and a dangerous drift of the world towards faith-based confrontations.

US fighter jets take off after Trump orders decisive action against Houthis in Yemen

Washington DC, March 16: After US President Donald Trump ordered "decisive" military action against the Yemen's Houthis, US fighter jets took off on their mission on Saturday (local time).

Israeli army launches airstrikes on Lebanon's Bekaa

Beirut, March 14: The Israeli army launched multiple airstrikes in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa region, according to Lebanese and Israeli sources.

Israel drops 10,000 humanitarian aid packages for Syrian Druze

Tel Aviv, March 13: Israel has dropped 10,000 humanitarian aid packages to Druze communities in southern Syria, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar disclosed on Thursday.

Efforts continue to advance Gaza peace talks: Hamas

Gaza, March 12: Hamas said that Egyptian and Qatari mediators are continuing efforts to finalise the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and initiate the second phase of negotiations.

Israel plans to establish 'migration administration' for relocating Gazans: Minister

Jerusalem, March 10: Israel is working to establish a "migration administration" to advance the relocation of Palestinian residents from the Gaza Strip, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.

Hamas says positive signs emerge in negotiations for Gaza ceasefire's 2nd phase

Gaza, March 9: Hamas has said that there were positive signs regarding negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire

Cairo, March 7: A Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt's Cairo on Friday for talks on implementing terms of the Gaza ceasefire deal and pushing forward negotiations on its second phase, Egypt's State Information Service said in a statement.

White House confirms direct talks with Hamas aimed at releasing hostages

Washington, March 6: The White House has confirmed that the Trump administration is having direct talks with Hamas aimed at releasing hostages.

Israel's Defense Minister Katz thanks US counterpart for 'Accelerating Shipments of Weapons'

Tel Aviv, March 4: Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz spoke with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, whom he thanked, for President Trump's support for accelerating shipments of weapons and security equipment to Israel, and for his commitment to the "strong alliance between the countries."

Egypt urges full implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement

Cairo, March 3: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed the importance of fully and faithfully implementing the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip, stressing the necessity of transitioning to the second phase of the deal to ensure a lasting truce.

Egypt rejects Israeli proposal for Cairo to take over Gaza administration

Cairo, Feb 27: Egypt has firmly dismissed any proposals suggesting it take over the temporary administration of the Gaza Strip, reiterating its unwavering commitment to a comprehensive and lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Trump shares AI-video of Gaza transformation, showcasing his golden statue with will set you free song

Washington DC, February 26: Amid row over his remarks of "taking over" the Gaza Strip, US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday (local time), shared a video created through Artificial Intelligence, showing the transformation of the strip from rubbles to a tourist excavanza.

Israeli drone strike kills two in Lebanon

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