At least 47 Palestinians were killed in airstrikes in Gaza as Israeli forces again targeted people waiting for food, while hospitals struggled to cope with the wounded, Al Jazeera reported, quoting hospital sources.
Israel carried out drone strikes in southern Lebanon, killing one and injuring several, violating a ceasefire with Hezbollah. Attacks also hit Beirut and other towns. Lebanon's Health Ministry reported over 250 killed since November. Hezbollah refuses US pressure to disarm amid ongoing Israe
Israel had previously accepted the US-sponsored framework, which means the two sides are now expected to enter final, detailed negotiations before a ceasefire agreement is officially reached.
After a reporter aboard Air Force One told him that Hamas responded positively to the latest ceasefire proposal, "Well, that's good," Trump responed, before acknowledging that he hasn't been briefed yet on the matter.
Israel had earlier accepted the US-backed proposal, clearing the way for both sides to begin final negotiations to work out details before a ceasefire is finalized, CNN reported.
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iranian oil exports after a recent ceasefire with Israel. Despite brief hopes for relief, tensions remain high with military strikes and diplomatic talks ongoing. Iran denies cooperation with the UN watchdog, while indirect US-Iran talks continue, Al Jazee
"Iran's behaviour has left it decimated. While it has had every opportunity to choose peace, its leaders have chosen extremism... Treasury will continue to target Tehran's revenue sources and intensify economic pressure to disrupt the regime's access to the financial resources that fuel its
"I'm very disappointed with the conversation I had today with President Putin because I don't think he's there. I'm just saying, I don't think he's looking to stop, and that's too bad," Trump told reporters late Thursday night after landing back in Washington after his rally in Des Moines, I
Hamas is consulting Palestinian factions on a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza. The group seeks guarantees it will end the war and prevent Israel from resuming attacks. Trump said Israel has agreed to a 60-day truce and expects Hamas' response soon, Al Jazeera reported.
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a 60-day ceasefire and phased hostage release, with US President Trump promising support for a permanent peace deal. Israel awaits Hamas's formal response as Netanyahu prepares for talks in Washington. The conflict, sparked by Hamas's October 2023 attack,
Firstly, it says that the agreement requires Israeli forces to withdraw to the positions they held before the collapse of the last ceasefire on March 2. At that time, the IDF had not fully withdrawn from Gaza, and remained stationed along the 'Philadelphi Corridor'.