Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Middle East

39 more Palestinian inmates released in exchange for 13 Israelis freed by Hamas

Israel has released a second batch of 39 Palestinian prisoners under a swap deal with the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas as a temporary ceasefire continues across the Gaza Strip following nearly seven weeks of Israeli bombardment. Hamas has also freed 13 Israeli captives.

Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv for Hamas-held captives

An estimated 100,000 people have demonstrated in Tel Aviv to call for the release of all hostages held by Hamas, on the second day of a truce between the Palestinian group and Israel.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Israeli soldiers carry out deadly raids in West Bank amid Gaza truce

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,500 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Hamas lauds Iran’s diplomatic efforts for Gaza ceasefire

The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has hailed Iran’s major contribution to diplomatic attempts that led to a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip between the group and Israel.

Iran confirms mediation for release of Thai nationals by Hamas

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has confirmed reports that Tehran mediated the release of Thai hostages by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.

Over 3,100 arrested in West Bank since October 7: Prisoner rights group

More than 220 Palestinians have been killed and at least 3,160 others arrested by the Israeli army in occupied West Bank since early October, according to Palestinian figures.

Israeli intelligence was warned about October attack: Report

Israeli intelligence received a detailed report on an impending attack by Hamas shortly before the Palestinian group’s actual raid on October 7, the Financial Times has reported, citing persons familiar with the matter.

US troops in Iraq, Syria under fresh attack, 73 times since mid- October: Report

The US forces in Iraq and Syria have been attacked 73 times since October 17, Fox News reported citing a Pentagon source.

13 Hamas-held captives and dozens of Palestinian inmates released

Israel has released 39 Palestinian women and children prisoners after Hamas freed 13 civilian captives in exchange under a Qatar-mediated deal that also includes a four-day truce in the Gaza Strip.

Israel couldn’t have continued Gaza war without US support: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated Israel would not have been able to continue its war on the besieged Gaza Strip if it were not for the United States’ support.

Gaza war to cost Israel $48 billion: Report

Israel’s war on the besieged Gaza Strip is estimated to cost Tel Aviv about $48 billion, leaving it highly dependent on bond markets, a report has revealed.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: 42 Palestinians, 14 Gaza hostages to be freed

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,500 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Israeli soldiers open fire at Palestinian civilians in Gaza despite ceasefire

Israeli soldiers have opened fire at Palestinian civilians who were trying to return to their homes in northern Gaza shortly after the start of the four-day truce between Tel Aviv and Hamas, an AP journalist has reported from the scene.

Iran says to keep supporting Palestinian nation, resistance groups

The Iranian foreign minister has reaffirmed Tehran’s full support for the Palestinian nation and resistance groups fighting Israeli occupation.

Temporary truce begins in Gaza Strip

The four-day humanitarian pause between the Israeli army and the Palestinian group Hamas came into effect on Friday morning in all areas of the Gaza Strip, temporarily stopping attacks for prisoner exchange and relief.

Iran warns of regional implications if Israel prolongs war on Gaza after truce

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned that the regional situation will significantly change should Israel press ahead with the war on Gaza and expand its scope after the implementation of a temporary ceasefire.

Israel comes under largest attack from Lebanon since start of Gaza war

Israel on Thursday announced that it had been subjected to the largest strike from Lebanon since the Gaza conflict escalated early last month.

Israel fell short of all of its goals in Gaza Strip: Iran president

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the Israeli regime has fallen short of realizing all of the goals it had sought by launching the ongoing war against the besieged Gaza Strip.

Israel-Hamas captive deal postponed

A hostage exchange agreement between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas will be delayed until Friday, a senior Israeli official has announced. The arrangement was originally set to begin on Thursday, with Israeli forces expected to pause military operations for four days to allow aid into the besieged Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu urges Mossad to assassinate Hamas leaders around the globe

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the Mossad to take action against Hamas leaders wherever they are. Hamas officials are based amongst other places in Qatar, Lebanon and Turkey.

Yemen’s Houthis renew warning against Israeli ships in Red Sea

The Yemeni Houthi naval force has renewed a warning to ships in the Red Sea flying the Israeli flag, managed by Israeli companies or owned by Israelis until Tel Aviv’s assaults against the Gaza strip end.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Qatar says Gaza truce to start at 7am on Friday

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,000 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Iranian FM: Time not on Israeli regime’s side 

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the 6-week resistance of Gaza heroes against Israel showed that time is not on the Zionist regime’s side.

Iran Leader: Israel knocked out by Hamas military operation

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said Israel was “knocked out” in Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, the largest military operation by Palestinian resistance groups against the Zionist regime.

Palestinian president calls hostage deal a “humanitarian truce” but pushes for ceasefire in Gaza

The Palestinian president has welcomed the hostage exchange agreement reached between Israel and Hamas under foreign mediation, which includes a four-day pause in hostilities, but called for a full ceasefire, according to state-run Palestinian news agency Wafa.

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