Gaza conflict
Israeli Military Conducts Airstrike in Gaza Despite Ceasefire: Targets Islamic Jihad Member Planning Attack
Oct 26, 2025 02:53 am CST
Israel carried out a precise airstrike in central Gaza targeting an alleged Islamic Jihad operative planning an attack against IDF troops, despite an ongoing Trump-brokered ceasefire. The strike in Nuseirat resulted in four injuries according to Al-Awda hospital, while Israel maintains it will continue operations to remove immediate threats to its forces regardless of the fragile truce with Hamas.
Israeli Minister Apologizes for Controversial "Keep Riding Camels" Remark to Saudi Arabia Amid Stalled Normalization Talks
Oct 23, 2025 11:46 pm CST
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued an apology for his controversial remarks telling Saudi Arabia to "keep riding camels" if they demanded a Palestinian state in exchange for diplomatic normalization. The incident highlights the complex diplomatic tensions in the Middle East following the Gaza conflict, with normalization talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia remaining frozen since Hamas's October 2023 attack.
Israel Returns 195 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza Under US-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 23, 2025 01:02 am CST
Israel has returned 195 Palestinian bodies to Gaza under a ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump, with 30 bodies transferred on Wednesday alone. The deal requires Israel to return 15 Palestinian remains for each Israeli hostage body returned by Hamas. Families have identified 57 of the returned Palestinian bodies, while 54 unidentified remains were buried in Deir el-Balah following a funeral procession from Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis.
Trump Warns Hamas of "Fast, Furious and Brutal" End If Ceasefire Violations Continue
Oct 21, 2025 10:29 pm CST
President Donald Trump has warned Hamas of severe consequences if they violate the US-brokered ceasefire agreement with Israel, revealing that multiple Middle Eastern allies have offered to intervene with "heavy force" in Gaza. As tensions escalate with recent Israeli airstrikes following alleged ceasefire violations, Trump maintains that diplomatic solutions are still possible.
Iran's Supreme Leader Rejects US Nuclear Claims and Peace Talks Offer: "Keep Dreaming," Says Khamenei to Trump
Oct 21, 2025 01:43 pm CST
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's claims about destroyed Iranian nuclear facilities and dismissed offers for renewed diplomatic talks. Khamenei characterized Washington's approach as "bullying" rather than negotiation, questioned US authority over Iran's nuclear program, and accused America of being complicit in Gaza war crimes. The statement comes after five rounds of indirect nuclear negotiations that ended with a military confrontation in June.
Trump Warns Hamas: "Will Eradicate Them If They Don't Abide by Gaza Ceasefire Agreement"
Oct 21, 2025 10:32 am CST
US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas regarding the Gaza ceasefire agreement, threatening to "eradicate them" if they violate the terms while sending VP JD Vance to Israel for high-level talks. Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya maintains the group remains committed to upholding the fragile truce despite implementation challenges.
US Envoy Jared Kushner Urges Israel to Support Palestinian Prosperity for Regional Peace
Oct 20, 2025 07:52 pm CST
In a recent CBS News interview, US envoy Jared Kushner emphasized that Israel must help Palestinians thrive economically if it seeks regional integration after the Gaza war. Returning to Israel with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, Kushner is focusing on establishing joint security and economic opportunities that would allow Israelis and Palestinians to coexist peacefully, while expressing uncertainty about the prospects for Palestinian statehood.
Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 68,000 as Israel Identifies Remains of Hostage Eliyahu Margalit Amid Fragile Ceasefire
Oct 18, 2025 10:20 pm CST
Israel has identified the remains of 76-year-old hostage Eliyahu Margalit as Gaza's death toll surpasses 68,000. The fragile ceasefire continues amid disputes over aid delivery, border crossings, and alleged violations, while humanitarian organizations report over 400 malnutrition-related deaths in Gaza, including more than 100 children.
British High Commissioner Draws Personal Connection Between Northern Ireland and Gaza Peace Process at NDTV Summit
Oct 17, 2025 03:39 pm CST
British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron shared meaningful insights on the Gaza conflict at the NDTV World Summit 2025, drawing parallels with her Northern Irish heritage. She emphasized that a ceasefire marks only the beginning of a complex peace journey, highlighting critical humanitarian needs and expressing cautious hope for lasting peace while acknowledging implementation challenges ahead.
The Status of Hostages in Gaza: A Comprehensive Analysis of Numbers and Exchanges
Oct 15, 2025 11:13 pm CST
This article provides a detailed breakdown of the hostage situation following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, including the total number of hostages taken, those released through exchanges, those rescued by Israeli forces, and those still in captivity, while also addressing the broader context of the Israel-Hamas conflict and ceasefire negotiations.