Gaza Strip

Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel may forgo US security assistance. Witkoff says that Netanyahu and the Israeli people "are staunch allies of the United States."

The decision was made after negotiations with the US and efforts to cease fire. Hamas is ready for negotiations on prisoner exchange and Gaza governance.

Hamas is negotiating with the US administration on a ceasefire in Gaza and the provision of humanitarian aid. Trump has promised to help the Palestinians in Gaza.

A demonstration was held in Tel Aviv demanding the release of Hamas hostages. Protesters oppose the military offensive in Gaza, fearing for the lives of prisoners.

Irish broadcaster RTÉ has approached the EBU regarding Israel's participation in Eurovision following calls from 72 former contestants to ban Kan over accusations of supporting genocide in Gaza.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff briefed the UN Security Council on various topics, including the Gaza Strip. The meeting took place after Witkoff's appointment as Trump's special envoy to the Middle East.

More than 70 former Eurovision participants are calling for Israel to be banned from performing due to the war in Gaza. They demand the same sanctions that were imposed on Russia in 2022.

The New York Times and The New Yorker received 7 Pulitzer Prizes for journalism. Reports on the assassination attempt on Trump, the conflict in Sudan, and coverage of freedom of speech issues were recognized.

Francis' Popemobile will be converted into a mobile clinic for children in Gaza. The Vatican confirmed that this was the "Pope's last wish."

Israel has approved a plan to seize Gaza and stay there for an indefinite period. This will lead to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to the south.

Yemeni Houthis announced their intention to establish an air blockade of Israel by attacking airports, including Ben Gurion Airport. International airlines have called for flights to be cancelled.

Israel plans to expand its offensive in Gaza in the coming days and is mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists. They will be deployed on the borders with Lebanon and the West Bank.

An American fighter crashed overboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea. This happened after a sharp maneuver of the ship to avoid an attack by the Yemeni Houthis.

Cairo talks on a ceasefire in Gaza on the verge of a major breakthrough. There is consensus on a long-term ceasefire, but contentious issues remain.

Israel criticised Spain for rejecting the €6. 6 million deal, accusing Madrid of ‘sacrificing security considerations for political purposes’. Spain explained the decision by disagreeing with Israel's operations in Gaza.

An Israeli delegation has arrived in Egypt for talks on a ceasefire with Hamas. A long-term truce, exchange of hostages and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza are being discussed.

Humanitarian organizations condemned the lack of accountability of the Israeli military for the shooting of 15 paramedics in Gaza. The Israeli investigation was called "professional errors".

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the traditional Easter service in St George's Chapel in Windsor. Most members of the royal family were present, with the exception of the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.

Israeli military acknowledged "several professional errors" in the killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza, stating that the commander should be dismissed for incomplete reporting; a Palestinian spokesman called Israel's report "full of lies".

Pope Francis, in his Easter message "Urbi et Orbi", wished that the risen Christ bring peace to suffering Ukraine. He also called for an end to the conflict in Gaza, the release of hostages, and the provision of aid.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the military operation in the Gaza Strip will continue, as the country has no choice. Hostilities will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, hostages are freed, and the security of Israel is ensured.

A Hamas leader has stated their readiness for negotiations regarding the exchange of hostages for a ceasefire and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Interim agreements are no longer being considered.

Harvard risks losing the right to enroll foreign students and funding due to US demands to provide information on student visa holders suspected of illegal activities.

Israel has created an operational security belt covering 30% of Gaza and plans a long-term military presence there. This is necessary to prevent Hamas attacks.

Hamas said it is studying Israel's latest ceasefire proposal. The proposal contains a requirement to disarm the group.

Israel has proposed a temporary ceasefire and is discussing the terms of a lasting truce. Egypt is waiting for Hamas' response regarding the proposed conditions.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Katz stated that the IDF will increase pressure on Hamas if the militants do not agree to release the hostages. A significant part of Gaza has already become a security zone for Israel.

Israel carried out an airstrike on the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza, the only one functioning. Part of the building was destroyed, patients and staff were evacuated.

A rocket attack damaged a hospital in the center of Gaza, destroying the emergency department. Hospital workers say that before the attack, a phone call came in - the caller, who identified himself as a representative of the Israeli special services, warned of the upcoming shelling.

Hundreds of Israeli reservists have called on the government to strike a deal with Hamas to return the hostages, even if it means ending the war in Gaza. This reflects a split in the Israeli army.