Benjamin Netanyahu
Turkey Issues Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu and Israeli Officials for Alleged Gaza Genocide
Nov 08, 2025 05:51 am CST
Turkey has issued arrest warrants charging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other officials with genocide and crimes against humanity over military operations in Gaza. The warrants reference systematic violations and the bombing of a Turkish-built hospital, as a fragile ceasefire holds under a US-brokered peace plan.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Under Threat Following Alleged Violations and Renewed Airstrikes in Gaza
Oct 29, 2025 09:57 am CST
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas faces potential collapse after Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza, claiming Hamas violated the truce by attacking IDF soldiers. Despite US Vice President JD Vance insisting the agreement remains intact, tensions escalate over delays in returning hostage remains, with Israel accusing Hamas of deception while the Palestinian group cites war-ravaged conditions hampering recovery efforts. At least 30 people were reportedly killed in Tuesday's strikes as Gaza residents express fear that full-scale conflict could soon resume.
Hamas Returns Deceased Hostage Remains as Gaza Ceasefire Implementation Faces Challenges
Oct 28, 2025 06:07 am CST
Hamas has transferred the remains of another deceased hostage to Israel as the Gaza ceasefire implementation continues, though families urge that all bodies be returned before advancing to the next phase. Meanwhile, international efforts to establish a security force face obstacles, with Israel opposing Turkey's participation, while humanitarian organizations press for improved aid access to Gaza amid the fragile truce.
ICJ Rules: Israel Must Allow UNRWA to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Oct 23, 2025 03:03 am CST
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must allow UNRWA to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza, stating the country is obligated to facilitate UN relief efforts despite Israel's ban on the agency since March. The court found Gaza's population "inadequately supplied" and rejected Israel's claims of Hamas infiltration as unsubstantiated, amidst an ongoing ceasefire in a conflict that has claimed over 68,000 Palestinian lives.
Trump Envoy Witkoff Expresses Betrayal Over Israel's Strike on Hamas Negotiators in Qatar
Oct 19, 2025 12:30 am CST
US envoy Steve Witkoff revealed feeling betrayed after Israel targeted Hamas negotiators in Qatar, disrupting critical peace negotiations. The September attack compromised Qatar's role as a key mediator in the Gaza conflict, though Israel and Hamas eventually accepted Trump's 20-point peace plan for ceasefire and prisoner exchanges after two years of conflict.
Israel Returns 45 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Part of US-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 16, 2025 02:10 am CST
Israel has returned 45 Palestinian bodies to Gaza authorities as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal, bringing the total to 90. The agreement includes exchanges of deceased hostages, release of Palestinian prisoners, and cessation of hostilities. The remains of 20 Israeli hostages are still in Gaza, with Israel linking humanitarian aid access to their return.
American-Israeli Soldier Ari Spitz Honored in Knesset Following Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Oct 13, 2025 11:28 pm CST
American-Israeli soldier Ari Spitz, who lost three limbs in a Gaza explosion, was honored in the Knesset by Prime Minister Netanyahu during a historic ceasefire announcement. The ceremony coincided with Hamas releasing the final 20 hostages, marking a potential turning point in the Middle East conflict after two years of war.
Netanyahu Expresses Readiness for Peace Treaties with Arab and Muslim Countries During Trump Visit
Oct 13, 2025 07:56 pm CST
During US President Trump's visit to Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed openness to forge new peace treaties with Arab and Muslim countries, emphasizing that Israelis deeply desire peace. Netanyahu suggested that under Trump's leadership, diplomatic breakthroughs with nations across the Middle East and beyond could be possible.
Israel Launches Operation 'Returning Home': A Comprehensive Guide to the Hostage Release Agreement
Oct 13, 2025 10:11 am CST
The Israel Defense Forces has launched Operation 'Returning Home' to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas since October 2023. This US-brokered agreement includes the exchange of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages and provides immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza. President Isaac Herzog calls it "a historic moment" that could reshape Middle East relations, with US President Donald Trump scheduled to visit Israel as negotiations continue.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado Faces Backlash Over Israel Support and Intervention Calls
Oct 11, 2025 04:41 pm CST
Venezuelan democracy activist Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her pro-democracy efforts, but faces significant criticism for her support of Israel during the Gaza conflict and previous calls for foreign intervention in Venezuela. While the Nobel Committee celebrates her as a "champion of peace" fighting authoritarianism, critics including Muslim civil rights organizations and international lawmakers question the decision based on her political alliances and past statements.