Marco Rubio has become the new US Secretary of State, having received unanimous support from the Senate - 99 votes in favor. He will be responsible for key issues, including the war in Ukraine and countering Chinese influence.
Hamas reaffirmed its readiness to comply with the ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement within 6 weeks. The organization calls on Israel to reciprocate, warning of the consequences of violating the agreement.
The newly elected US president plans to sign over 100 executive orders after taking office. Among the priorities are mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, a visit to Los Angeles, and a possible postponement of the TikTok ban.
Israel has received a list of three female hostages that Hamas will release today after 4:00 PM. In exchange, Israel will release 90 Palestinian prisoners.
Israel announced the beginning of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip at 11:15 a. m. local time. This happened after Hamas handed over a list of three female hostages to be released today.
Hamas sent Israel a list of hostages to be released, including three women. The exchange is to take place within the framework of a 42-day truce, where 33 Israelis are to be exchanged for 1,900 Palestinians.
Hamas did not provide a list of hostages for exchange, violating key terms of the ceasefire. In response, the IDF continues military strikes in the Gaza Strip under the Prime Minister's directive.
The truce between Israel and Hamas begins on Sunday, but there are problems with the transfer of hostage lists. It is planned to exchange 33 Israeli hostages for 1900 Palestinian prisoners within 42 days.
A shooting has occurred on Levontin Street in Tel Aviv, resulting in injuries. Numerous police and ambulance forces arrived at the scene, and one man was hospitalized with a stab wound.
According to Israeli intelligence, 25 of the 33 hostages to be handed over by Hamas in the first phase of the deal are still alive. The hostage exchange will take place as part of a six-week ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli Cabinet of Ministers approved an agreement with Hamas on a six-week ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The agreement provides for the exchange of 33 Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, scheduled to begin on Sunday.
Following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, the situation with humanitarian convoys in Gaza is expected to stabilize. UNRWA has prepared 4000 trucks of aid, half of which is food.
The Israeli security cabinet has ratified a ceasefire agreement with HAMAS for 42 days. According to the terms of the agreement, there will be an exchange of 33 Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Israel's prime minister assures right-wing allies that the war will resume after the first phase of the deal with Hamas. Finance Minister Smotrych agreed to remain in the government if the fighting continues.
There is a risk that the war in Gaza will continue. The signed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas may come into force only on Monday. The Israeli government will meet only on Saturday evening to vote on the agreement.
The Israeli military eliminated Hamas militant Mohammed Hasham Zahedi Abu Al-Rus, who was involved in the attack on the Nova festival on October 7. The IDF also struck 50 terror targets in the Gaza Strip.
The parties to the conflict sign a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip after finalizing the amendments.
The UN has approved a plan to raise more than $2. 6 billion to help Ukrainians in 2025. The humanitarian needs plan has been discussed with the UN leadership and includes programs for demining the territory.
Netanyahu's office announces that Hamas has rejected part of the agreement on the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip. Hamas demands to clarify the identity of Palestinian prisoners, which contradicts the agreed terms.
The German Foreign Minister welcomed the agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Under the terms of the agreement, Hamas will release 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip. The UN is ready to expand humanitarian aid and support the implementation of the agreement to overcome the “catastrophic” situation.
The US president welcomes the ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas. Biden said the deal was the result of pressure on Hamas and U.S. diplomacy.
Donald Trump says an agreement has been reached to release hostages in the Middle East. An Israeli delegation has arrived in Doha to negotiate ceasefire terms with Hamas.
An agreement is reached on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, with the release of 33 Israeli hostages. In exchange, Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and allow the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement in principle on the release of hostages, and the final details are being discussed in Doha. The main obstacle remains the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages. Qatar said that the parties are at the “closest point” to concluding an agreement, which must be approved by the Israeli cabinet.
Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages as part of a new 42-day ceasefire agreement. Israeli troops will maintain their presence in strategic areas, and residents of northern Gaza will be allowed to return.
Mohammed Sinwar, the younger brother of the assassinated Yahya Sinwar, has become the new leader of Hamas in Gaza. He is known by the nickname “The Shadow” and is working to restore the militant groups, despite the decision of the leadership in Doha.
The US President and Israeli Prime Minister held talks on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. Biden emphasized the changed regional circumstances after the fall of the Assad regime and the weakening of Iran's influence.
An Israeli delegation arrives in Doha for talks with Hamas on the release of hostages and a ceasefire. The main disagreements concern control over the Philadelphia Corridor and the presence of troops in Gaza.