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Hamas Offers Weapons "Freeze" Instead of Disarmament in Gaza Peace Negotiations
Dec 11, 2025 06:32 am CST
Hamas leadership has proposed a weapons "freeze" rather than full disarmament as part of ongoing Gaza truce negotiations. Senior Hamas figure Khaled Meshaal told Al Jazeera that while complete disarmament is "unacceptable," the group is willing to discuss weapons storage arrangements as guarantees against military escalation, potentially opening a path forward in the fragile US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Netanyahu Announces Meeting with Trump to Advance Second Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
Dec 08, 2025 02:50 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced an upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss the second phase of a Gaza peace plan, which aims to end Hamas's control of the enclave and explore opportunities for lasting peace. The plan includes provisions for hostage releases, establishing an interim Palestinian government, and implementing international security measures.
Israel Urges India to Designate Hamas as Terrorist Group Due to Growing LeT Connections and Regional Security Concerns
Dec 07, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Israel has called on India to formally designate Hamas as a terrorist organization, citing growing operational connections between Hamas and Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Israeli officials warn that these relationships, along with Iran's proxy networks, pose significant security threats to both nations. Israel designated LeT as a terrorist group in 2023 and seeks reciprocal action from India, while also raising concerns about Iran's expanding influence in Africa, particularly Sudan.
Yasser Abu Shabab: The Fall of an Anti-Hamas Militia Leader in Gaza Conflict
Dec 05, 2025 03:32 am CST
The killing of Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of the prominent anti-Hamas militia "Popular Forces" in Gaza, marks a significant setback for Israeli efforts to support opposition groups in the territory. Abu Shabab, a Bedouin tribal leader operating from Israeli-held Rafah, established local administration in areas under his control while denying Israeli backing. His death raises questions about the viability of anti-Hamas factions amid continuing violence in Gaza despite recent ceasefire agreements.
Netanyahu Confirms New York Visit Despite ICC Arrest Warrant Threats from Mayor-Elect Mamdani
Dec 04, 2025 05:10 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed his intention to visit New York despite threats from incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him. During a New York Times interview, Netanyahu expressed willingness to engage with Mamdani if the mayor-elect acknowledges Israel's right to exist, though experts consider an arrest unlikely due to federal jurisdiction over such matters.
Israeli Defence Forces Urges India to Designate Hamas as Terrorist Organization Following October 7 Attacks
Dec 02, 2025 02:56 am CST
The Israeli Defence Forces has stated that India's recognition of Hamas as a terrorist group would be beneficial, highlighting shared security concerns between the two nations. Following the devastating October 7, 2023 attacks that killed over 1,200 Israelis and led to a major military response in Gaza, IDF spokesperson Lt Col Nadav Shoshani emphasized the importance of clear stance on Hamas, which remains undesignated as a terrorist organization by India despite being classified as such by numerous Western countries.
Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 70,000 Despite Ceasefire: Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis Persists
Nov 30, 2025 02:51 am CST
The Gaza health ministry reports over 70,000 deaths in the two-year Israel-Hamas conflict, with 354 Palestinians killed since the October 10 ceasefire began. Despite the hostage exchanges between both sides, Gaza continues to face a devastating humanitarian crisis while the fragile US-brokered ceasefire remains in place.
Pardoned Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Faces New Lawsuit Alleging $415 Million Transfer to Terrorist Organizations
Nov 27, 2025 01:24 pm CST
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, recently pardoned by President Trump, now faces a lawsuit from families of victims of the October 7 attack on Israel. The lawsuit alleges that Binance facilitated over $415 million in cryptocurrency transfers to terrorist organizations including Hamas and Hezbollah, with plaintiffs seeking treble damages under international terrorism compensation laws.
Netanyahu's Refusal to Accept Responsibility for October 7 Failures Deepens Israel's Political Crisis
Nov 27, 2025 03:47 am CST
As Israel confronts the failures that led to Hamas's devastating October 7, 2023 attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing criticism for evading accountability while tensions escalate between political leadership and military command. Despite overwhelming public demand for an independent investigation, Netanyahu continues to block a state commission of inquiry, proposing instead a government-controlled alternative that has further inflamed public anger and divided Israeli society.
Gaza Flooding Crisis: Thousands of Displaced Palestinians Face Winter in Damaged Tents
Nov 26, 2025 02:32 am CST
Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding across the Gaza Strip, leaving thousands of displaced Palestinians in waterlogged tents as winter approaches. With approximately 1.5 million people still homeless following the two-year conflict, aid organizations urgently need 300,000 new tents while facing restrictions on humanitarian supply deliveries despite the ongoing ceasefire.