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Middle East

Hamas thanks Iran, Resistance Front following announcement of Gaza ceasefire

The Palestinian movement Hamas has praised the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip’s triumphing against Israel during the latter’s 15-month-long war of genocide against the besieged enclave. The group thanked Iran, Hezbollah, the Houthis and the Iraqi Resistance for their supports.

Gaza ceasefire deal reached after 15 months of war

Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, potentially bringing an end to the regime's devastating war in the besieged enclave.

ICC prosecutor pushes for rejection of appeal on arrest warrant for Israeli officials

The chief ICC prosecutor has encouraged the rejection of Israel's objections to the arrest warrant issued for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former war minister Yoav Gallant.

Six killed in Israeli drone attack on West Bank’s refugee camp

The Palestinian news agency Wafa said an Israeli drone fired three missiles at a group of people near a traffic roundabout in the camp...

Hamas has replaced almost all killed fighters with new recruits: US

Hamas has been able to recruit almost as many new fighters as Israel killed during its onslaught on the Gaza Strip, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stated in a farewell speech where he confirmed that mediators were "on the brink" of a ceasefire.

PM-designate promises to ‘rescue, reform and rebuild’ Lebanon

Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate has pledged to “rescue, reform and rebuild” the crisis-hit country. Nawaf Salam has also extended an olive branch to Hezbollah, which did not back his nomination.

Israel faces ‘generational’ challenge with future American policymakers: Outgoing US envoy

Tel Aviv faces a “generational” problem as future US policymakers will be shaped by the destruction of the war in the Gaza Strip, the American outgoing ambassador to Israel has stated.

Ministry of Energy says Saudi Arabia seeking to enrich and sell uranium

Riyadh plans to begin enriching and selling uranium, according to the Ministry of Energy of Saudi Arabia.

De-facto leader says new Syria will be defined by forgiveness and amnesty

De-facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has stated that the country’s future will be defined by forgiveness and amnesty, demanding people to move away from a mindset of vengefulness and revolutionary agitation.

US says Gaza truce agreement ‘possible’ within days as Israel ramps up attacks

The United States has announced a Gaza ceasefire deal could be struck as early as this week, though the Israeli army continues to strike the Palestinian enclave.

Hamas is being commanded by Yahya Sinwar’s brother: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) newspaper has published a report, claiming that the Palestinian movement Hamas is being directed by a new potent and evasive “leader”, who is helping the group further invigorate itself.

ICJ judge Nawaf Salam designated Lebanon’s PM

The top judge at the International Court of Justice, Nawaf Salam, has been named as Lebanon’s new prime minister.

UNICEF warns over a million children in Gaza face mental health crises

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that more than one million children in the Gaza Strip are facing mental health crises and need psychosocial support, amid Israel's war on the besieged enclave.

Easing Syria sanctions on EU’s agenda: Top diplomat

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has announced that easing sanctions on Syria is on the bloc's agenda.

Riyadh summit urges lifting sanctions on Syria

The Riyadh meeting on Syria has called for lifting sanctions imposed on Damascus and creating conditions for the return of Syrian refugees to their country.

5k killed or missing in north Gaza amid Israeli military campaign

Five thousand people have been killed or are missing due to Israel’s siege and onslaught on northern Gaza amid talks of a potential mediated agreement between Tel Aviv and Hamas.

Israeli military adjusts combat strategy in northern Gaza after heavy losses: Report

The Israeli army has changed its combat strategy in the northern Gaza town of Beit Hanoun after suffering heavy losses, Israeli daily Maariv reported on Sunday.

Beirut finalizing deployment in southern Lebanon under ceasefire terms

The Lebanese army has announced its units are completing the deployment in nine towns in southern part of the country following the withdrawal of the Israeli army under the cease-fire terms that entered into effect in late November.

Israel approves plan to withdraw soldiers from Gaza: Report

Israel approved plans to withdraw soldiers from the besieged Gaza Strip, after advancements in prisoner exchange negotiations with Hamas, according to a report.

Gaza war costs Israel $67bn: Report

The economic toll of Israel's ongoing war on the Gaza Strip reached approximately 250 billion shekels ($67.57 billion) by the end of 2024, according to a report.

Lebanon, Syria seeking to secure borders: PM Mikati

Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has stated that Syria and Lebanon will work together to secure their land borders, as well as to delineate both land and sea borders.

Syrian intelligence says thwarted Daesh attempt to blow up Shia shrine

Syrian authorities have foiled an attempt by Daesh terrorists to blow up a revered Shia shrine in a Damascus suburb, state news agency SANA has reported.

Thousands of tons of unexploded ordnance remain in Gaza: Report

Thousands of unexploded munitions fired by the Israeli military have remained scattered across the Gaza Strip since the start of war in October 2023, according to Israeli media.

President demands full withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reaffirmed his country's insistence on Israel’s full withdrawal from all the occupied territories, according to a statement.

Israeli ministers discuss division of Syria: Report

Israeli ministers have met to discuss classified plans to promote the division of Syria into provincial regions, according to a report.

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