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Hezbollah chief refutes extension of Israel’s withdrawal deadline from south Lebanon

Hezbollah's Secretary-General Naim Qassem has pointed out that there is no justification for extending Israel's deadline to withdraw from southern Lebanon.

Israel kills two in south Lebanon as displaced people try to return

Israeli troops shot and killed at least two people and wounded 17 on Monday in the second day of deadly protests in southern Lebanon, health officials have announced, as residents displaced by the 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah attempted to return to villages where Israeli forces remain.

Israel says 8 of 33 hostages on Hamas’s list to be freed are already dead

Israel announced a Hamas list shows that 8 of the 33 captives to be released in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire accord are dead.

Lebanon says 24 killed, over 130 injured by Israeli fire as withdrawal deadline extended

The Lebanese Health Ministry announced that 24 people were killed by Israeli army forces on Sunday as residents attempted to return to their homes in southern Lebanon.

Israeli PM appears in court for corruption trial after month-long pause

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared before the Tel Aviv District Court on Monday in his corruption trial after a month-long pause.

Arab League dismisses attempts to relocate Palestinian people in Gaza

The Arab League has announced that efforts to uproot the Palestinian people from their land, whether through resettlement, annexation or settlement expansion, “have proven to fail in the past".

Israel-Lebanon truce extended until February 18: White House

The White House has announced that the ceasefire accord between Lebanon and Israel has been extended until February 18, as Israel missed a previous deadline to pull troops out.

Israel kills 15, wounds dozens in south Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israel has killed at least 15 and injured dozens more in south Lebanon on the day Israeli soldiers were due to withdraw under a ceasefire accord.

Israeli soldiers fire toward Gazans attempting to return to their homes in north

Hundreds of displaced people hoping to return to their homes in northern Gaza Strip fled in panic after the Israeli army opened fire on Saturday to prevent them from crossing into the area, CNN footage shows.

Hamas releases four female Israeli soldiers, 200 Palestinian prisoners freed

Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Saturday, while Tel Aviv followed with the release 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire accord.

Israel says will stay in Lebanon beyond ceasefire deadline

Israel will not completely leave Lebanese territory by the end of the 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced.

More than 60% of Israelis say Netanyahu should resign over Hamas attack failures: Poll

A recent survey revealed that more than 60% of Israelis believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should resign because he is responsible for the failures that led to the Oct. 7, 2023 attack.

Syria new rulers say Israel’s advances unacceptable

Syria's interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa has described Israel's advances on Syrian territory as unacceptable, though he denied there would be any conflict.

Iran’s Leader’s message: “Hamas is Alive and Will Remain Alive” Amid Gaza Ceasefire

The Iranian Leader's Hebrew Twitter account reposted on Tuesday part of his speech about the "unwavering movement of the resistance front" in a tweet marking the Gaza ceasefire.

Yemen’s Houthis says to target only Israel-linked vessels after Gaza ceasefire

Yemen's Houthis will limit their attacks on commercial vessels to Israel-linked ships after the Gaza ceasefire came into effect, the Yemen-based Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center has announced.

WHO welcomes Gaza ceasefire but warns of immense health challenges ahead

The United Nations health agency has welcomed the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but warned that the besieged enclave’s “health challenges ahead are immense” as residents of the war-torn territory face rising disease and malnutrition.

Al-Aqsa Storm final nail in Israel’s coffin: Hamas

The Palestinian movement of Hamas has extended its gratitude towards Iran, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Yemen’s Houthis, and the Iraqi Resistance for their support for the Gaza Strip, saying Operation al-Aqsa Strom hammered the final nail in the Zionist regime’s coffin.

First three Israeli captives in Gaza freed

Israeli authorities have confirmed that Hamas handed over the first three captives as the Gaza ceasefire  took effect.

Gaza ceasefire begins after hours-long delay

Guns fell silent in the besieged Gaza Strip on Sunday for the first time in around 15 months after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force.

President Aoun: Israel should withdraw from Lebanon by deadline

Lebanon’s new president has demanded that Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon by the January 26 deadline set in last year’s Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, during his meeting with the United Nations chief, who is visiting the country partly devastated by war.

Regional expert outlines key concerns for Iran following Gaza ceasefire

An Iranian Middle East expert has outlined significant points for Iran to consider following the recent Gaza ceasefire, including a crucial shift in the blockaded enclave’s governance, a persistence of regional tensions, and the stability of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

Far-right finance minister ‘assured’ Israel would continue war and capture Gaza

Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, has stated that he was given assurances that the war on Gaza would continue and Israel would launch a "gradual takeover of the entire Strip".

Israeli police: Several wounded in Tel Aviv stabbing attack

Several people were injured in a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, Israeli police have announced.

Israeli far-right party to leave government in protest of Gaza ceasefire

Israeli far-right party, Jewish Power, announced that it would leave the Israeli coalition government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and that its leader, Itamar Ben Gvir, would step down as national security minister in protest of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Over 70% of Israelis support Gaza ceasefire: Poll

More than 70 percent of Israelis support the ceasefire accord with the Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, brokered through international mediation, according to a survey.

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