Israel

  • Netanyahu Pauses Security Cabinet Meeting to Discuss Gaza Peace Deal with PM Modi: US-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement Approved

    Netanyahu Pauses Security Cabinet Meeting to Discuss Gaza Peace Deal with PM Modi: US-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement Approved

    Oct 10, 2025 10:17 am CST

    Israeli PM Netanyahu interrupted a security cabinet meeting to speak with India's PM Modi about the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal. The Israeli government has approved "phase one" of the agreement, which includes hostage releases and troop withdrawals, with Modi welcoming the progress toward peace.

  • Netanyahu Praises Trump

    Netanyahu Praises Trump's Crucial Role in Historic Gaza Peace Agreement and Hostage Release Deal

    Oct 09, 2025 10:04 am CST

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly thanked US President Donald Trump for his pivotal role in securing the first phase of a Gaza peace agreement that will return all hostages to Israel. This historic diplomatic breakthrough involves Hamas releasing all captives while Israeli forces withdraw to agreed positions, marking what Trump called a step toward "strong, durable and everlasting peace" in the region.

  • Netanyahu Pledges to Return All Gaza Hostages "With God

    Netanyahu Pledges to Return All Gaza Hostages "With God's Help" Amid Peace Deal Reports

    Oct 09, 2025 07:41 am CST

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his commitment to bringing home all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza following reports of a potential peace agreement. His office released a brief statement expressing faith in the successful return of captives as US President Trump and mediators announced progress in negotiations to end the Gaza conflict.

  • Russia

    Russia's Lavrov Endorses Trump's Gaza Peace Plan as "Best Proposal on the Table"

    Oct 09, 2025 04:20 am CST

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has praised Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan as the most viable current proposal despite its general approach. While noting the plan mentions 'statehood' but lacks West Bank references, Lavrov described it as having the best balance of Arab acceptability and Israeli tolerance, reflecting Russia's continued support for a two-state solution to the Middle East conflict.

  • Prominent Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Custody: Key Figures in Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

    Prominent Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Custody: Key Figures in Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

    Oct 08, 2025 11:39 pm CST

    As Israel and Hamas exchange prisoner lists during ceasefire negotiations in Egypt, this article examines the high-profile Palestinian detainees currently held in Israeli prisons, including senior Hamas military commanders sentenced to multiple life terms and influential political figures from Fatah and PFLP who could potentially be part of a prisoner exchange agreement.

  • Hamas-Israel Hostage Exchange Progresses Amid Ongoing Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

    Hamas-Israel Hostage Exchange Progresses Amid Ongoing Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

    Oct 08, 2025 04:35 pm CST

    Hamas and Israel have exchanged lists of hostages and prisoners for a potential swap deal as negotiations continue in Egypt. The talks, supported by US mediators and regional leaders, focus on implementing President Trump's 20-point peace initiative. Both sides maintain differing demands while Israel's military campaign continues, causing significant humanitarian impact across Gaza.

  • Hamas Demands US Guarantees for Permanent End to Israel Conflict: Negotiator Cites History of Broken Promises

    Hamas Demands US Guarantees for Permanent End to Israel Conflict: Negotiator Cites History of Broken Promises

    Oct 08, 2025 09:52 am CST

    Hamas negotiator Khalil El-Hayya has requested formal guarantees from the United States and other sponsor countries to ensure Israel permanently ends hostilities, citing a history of broken ceasefire agreements. Speaking during Egypt-mediated talks, El-Hayya expressed deep distrust of Israeli commitments, claiming previous violations during the current conflict demonstrate the need for international assurances.

  • Trump Expresses Confidence in Gaza Peace Deal Progress as Hamas Agrees to "Very Important" Terms

    Trump Expresses Confidence in Gaza Peace Deal Progress as Hamas Agrees to "Very Important" Terms

    Oct 07, 2025 05:05 am CST

    US President Donald Trump shared optimism regarding ongoing Gaza peace negotiations, stating Hamas is agreeing to critical terms during indirect talks with Israel in Egypt. Trump indicated he maintains certain "red lines" for any agreement while expressing confidence that a deal could be reached despite years of failed attempts at resolution. The discussions are proceeding under Trump's proposed 20-point peace plan framework.

  • Hamas and Israel Edge Closer to Ceasefire Deal: Critical Hostage-Prisoner Exchange Talks Begin in Egypt

    Hamas and Israel Edge Closer to Ceasefire Deal: Critical Hostage-Prisoner Exchange Talks Begin in Egypt

    Oct 06, 2025 09:56 am CST

    Negotiations for a Hamas-Israel hostage-prisoner exchange are underway in Egypt as both sides meet for crucial peace talks. Donald Trump's proposed peace plan has received positive responses, calling for the release of 47 remaining Gaza hostages in exchange for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. With the war approaching its two-year mark, diplomatic efforts intensify to achieve a lasting ceasefire in Gaza while determining the territory's future governance.

  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Gaza War Continues as Hostage Release Negotiations Progress

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Gaza War Continues as Hostage Release Negotiations Progress

    Oct 05, 2025 10:32 pm CST

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarifies that the Gaza conflict remains ongoing despite progress in hostage release negotiations with Hamas. While Hamas has agreed to President Trump's framework for releasing hostages in exchange for Israeli withdrawal to the "yellow line," Rubio emphasizes that establishing long-term peace through Palestinian leadership restructuring and terrorist disarmament presents even greater challenges ahead.