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The Trump administration has frozen funding for the Palestinian Authority's security forces as part of a foreign aid review. This comes at a time when the PA is attempting to establish control over the Gaza Strip.
Hamas is ready to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a long-term ceasefire and withdrawal from Gaza. The group rejects demands for disarmament and its own withdrawal from the enclave.
Despite the agreement to withdraw, Israel intends to maintain five strategic posts in Lebanon. These posts will control communities in southern Lebanon and the border areas.
The volume of remittances to Georgia in January 2025 decreased by 8. 5% due to a 62% drop in remittances from the country. The largest volumes come from the US and Italy, with the EU accounting for 45.1%.
Hamas agreed to transfer control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority under pressure from Egypt. The condition is that Gazan workers keep their jobs in the new administration or guarantee pension payments.
The advisor to the head of the OP commented on the statement by the US Special Representative about engaging all parties in negotiations in 180 days. Leshchenko emphasized that no one can predict the duration of this process.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian representatives on ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting will take place on Trump's initiative after his conversations with Putin and Zelensky.
The IDF attacked Hezbollah's military facilities in Lebanon, where rocket launchers and weapons were found. The strikes were in response to a violation of agreements between the two countries.
Marco Rubio said that Hamas cannot remain the ruling force in Gaza and must be eliminated as a military organization. The United States and Israel have a common strategy for the future of the region.
A shipment of 2,000-pound MK-84 bombs from the United States arrives in Israel after a 9-month supply pause. Trump lifts Biden's ban on heavy weapons sales, which had been in effect since May 2024.
61% of Israelis surveyed support extending the agreement to free hostages instead of resuming the war with Hamas. The survey involved 600 respondents, with 18% in favor of resuming hostilities.
Hamas has agreed to discuss the transfer of governance of Gaza as part of the second phase of the agreement with Israel. Negotiations on a ceasefire and the release of hostages may begin on February 17.
Sasha Trufanov, Ier Horn and Sagui Dekel-Chen crossed the border into Israel after being released from Hamas captivity. This is the sixth hostage exchange, after which Israel is to release 369 Palestinian prisoners.
Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton expressed support for the BDS movement at the Berlin Film Festival. The actress received a lifetime achievement award and delivered a critical speech about state violence.
Hamas agreed to release three hostages with triple citizenship in exchange for 369 Palestinian prisoners. The exchange will take place on February 15 as part of the Gaza ceasefire.
The Trump administration has announced its intention to supply India with F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. This became possible due to the strengthening of defense ties between the countries, despite India's previous dependence on Russian weapons.
Hamas agreed to release the hostages on Saturday after talks in Qatar, despite its previous refusal. Israel demands the release of three live hostages and threatens to resume hostilities.
Marco Rubio will attend the Munich Security Conference and the G7 meeting on February 13-15. He will then travel to Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to discuss regional stability.
Israel is considering striking Iran's nuclear facilities in 2025. According to US intelligence, the operation may require the support of the US military.
U. S. Secretary of State Rubio said that it was unacceptable for Hamas to use the truce to rebuild its forces. Hamas postponed the release of Israeli hostages, which provoked the anger of the United States and Israel.
The Israeli army increased its combat readiness in the south and sent additional troops to the Gaza Strip. This followed Netanyahu's ultimatum to release hostages by February 15.
Netanyahu threatens to resume hostilities in Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages by Saturday. Israel is preparing additional military forces and plans a complete blockade of the region if the conflict resumes.
Donald Trump announced his intention to initiate the cancellation of the truce if Israeli hostages are not released by next Saturday. Hamas accused Israel of violating the terms of the truce and warned of a possible delay in the release.
Hamas suspends the release of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of violating the terms of the truce. Israel raises the army's combat readiness, and negotiators are absent from Qatar to discuss the extension of the agreement.
Hamas abandoned the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners scheduled for February 15. The terrorists accused Israel of blocking humanitarian aid and preventing the return of residents of northern Gaza.
Donald Trump expressed concern about the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after seeing the condition of the released hostages. He compared their exhausted appearance to that of Holocaust survivors.
The Israeli Defense Forces struck an arms smuggling tunnel between Syria and Lebanon in the Bekaa area. Ammunition depots and rocket launchers that posed a security threat were also destroyed.
Israeli troops have completely withdrawn from the Netzarim corridor, which divided the Gaza Strip into two parts. About 500 thousand Palestinians are already returning to their homes in the north of the enclave.
Hamas handed over three exhausted hostages to Israel as part of a ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu announced his intention to completely destroy Hamas and release all other prisoners.
ICC Prosecutor Kareem Khan became the first person to be subjected to US sanctions imposed by Trump against the tribunal. The sanctions include an asset freeze and a ban on visiting the United States.