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Hamas approved list of Israeli captives for possible deal: Reuters

Hamas has approved an Israeli list of 34 hostages to be exchanged in a possible ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Reuters has reported, citing an official within the Palestinian group.

Authorities say Israeli attacks damaged nearly 1,000 Gaza mosques

Nearly 1,000 mosques were damaged in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip in 2024, Palestinian officials have announced in a report.

Israeli military considering staying in Lebanon to pressure Beirut: Report

Israel is talking about potentially remaining in Lebanon following the 60-day ceasefire as a means of pressuring the Lebanese army, the Times of Israel reported, quoting an unnamed Israeli official.

Syria to resume international flights from Damascus airport within days

Syria’s Damascus airport will resume international flights on Tuesday for the first time since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown last month by armed groups.

Eighth child freezes to death in Gaza

An eighth baby has died of hypothermia in Gaza as temperatures plummet amid the Israeli genocide.

Syria’s FM urges US to lift sanctions during visit to Qatar

Syria's new foreign minister has stated during a visit to Qatar that US sanctions are blocking the country's ability to recover swiftly from years of conflict, calling on Washington to lift them.

Syria’s justice minister under scrutiny after videos show him overseeing executions

Syria’s interim justice minister has come under fire following the resurfacing of old videos  showing him reading execution sentences in the province of Idlib.

Syria’s FM arrives in Qatar in his 2nd foreign trip

Syria’s new Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has arrived in the Qatari capital Doha, marking his first visit to the Persian Gulf country.

German opposition suggests Scholz could meet Putin within weeks

Roderich Kiesewetter, the defense spokesperson for Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has stated that Chancellor Olaf Scholz could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin before Germany's parliamentary elections on Feb. 23.

Israel eyes Gaza aid cuts as Trump gets ready to take office: Report

Israel is reportedly considering significant reductions of the already minimal amounts of humanitarian aid it allows into the Gaza Strip as US President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, according to a news report.

Iraqi prime minister due in Tehran on Wednesday

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani will visit Tehran on Wednesday; the premier’s office has announced.

Britain vulnerable to ballistic missile strikes: Times

The United Kingdom is vulnerable to ballistic missile attacks, and “holes” in the country’s air defenses are causing concerns in London and the rest of NATO, The Times daily has reported, citing defense sources.

Zelensky claims heavy Russian, North Korean losses in Kursk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russian and North Korean forces suffered significant losses during recent clashes in the Kursk region.

US says supplied ‘a lot of weapons’ to Ukraine ahead of war

Washington supplied “a lot of weapons” to Kiev in the months before the start of war between Russia and Ukraine in February 2022, outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed.

Gaza health ministry says Indonesian Hospital out of service

The Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza Strip is no longer treating patients or the wounded, the Ministry of Health in the besieged enclave has announced.

Hezbollah warns its ‘patience might run out’ over Israel violations of cease-fire

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has warned that the Lebanese group’s patience “might run out” over Israeli violations of the cease-fire agreement.

Families of Israeli captives call for immediate swap deal

The families of Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip called on their government to immediately finalize an agreement after Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, released a video showing one of the hostages alive.

Israel set to extend Lebanon presence after ceasefire deadline: Report

Israel is preparing to notify the United States of its intention to maintain a military presence in southern Lebanon beyond the 60-day timeframe set in the recent cease-fire deal, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported.

Biden notifies US Congress of proposed $8bn arms package to Israel: Report

The US State Department has "informally" notified the Congress of an $8 billion proposed weapons deal with Israel, including munitions for fighter jets, attack helicopters and artillery shells, according to a report.

US says China may have stopped Russia from using nuclear weapons

China may have talked Russian President Vladimir Putin out of deploying nuclear weapons amid Moscow's war against Kyiv, outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated in an interview with the Financial Times.

Hamas says wants ceasefire agreement in Gaza as soon as possible

A senior Hamas official has stated the new round of indirect talks on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip resumed in Qatar on Friday, adding that the Palestinian armed group is seeking a deal as soon as possible.

Syrian FM to visit Qatar, UAE, Jordan in 2nd foreign trip

Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani has announced plans for visits this week to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Jordan. This will be his second trip abroad since taking office in the Syrian interim government following the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad government last month.

Trump appoints Morgan Ortagus as deputy Middle East special envoy

US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson, to serve as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace in his next administration.

Israeli MPs urge killing of every Gazan without white flag

A group of far-right Israeli lawmakers has called on the military to escalate its already devastating campaign in the Gaza Strip. They have demanded that the Israeli army carry out a "complete cleansing" of the region and destroy all sources of water, food and energy.

UN report warns ‘pattern’ of destruction of hospitals in Gaza by Israel

A "pattern" of destruction of Gaza's hospitals by Israel's army has pushed its healthcare system to the "point of almost complete collapse", the United Nations has warned in a report.

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