Hamas on Wednesday indicated a willingness to consider a ceasefire with Israel but stopped short of accepting a US-backed proposal unveiled earlier by President Donald Trump, maintaining its demand that any agreement must result in a complete end to the war in Gaza.
Netanyahu's trial testimonies were postponed due to his U.S. visit, where he will hold key diplomatic and security meetings. The Jerusalem court approved the delay after a closed-door meeting. Other defense witnesses will testify instead, according to The Jerusalem Post.
An official from one of the Arab mediating countries said that major hurdles remain and that the sides will still need to hold proximity talks in order to close remaining gaps.
President Trump announced that Israel agreed to a 60-day ceasefire proposal for Gaza, backed by his administration. Qatar and Egypt will mediate. While Hamas has yet to agree, the deal involves Israeli hostages exchanged for Palestinian prisoners. Challenges remain, as Hamas demands perma
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60-day ceasefire in Gaza.
Zamir expressed concerns during a Sunday night meeting, highlighting that hostages face intensifying torture and grave abuse. "There is serious abuse of the hostages and their situation is grave," he said, according to sources cited by The Times of Israel.
During the fireside chat with Newsweek, Jaishankar stated that Vance had told PM Modi that Pakistan would launch a massive assault on India if they did not accept certain things.
Speaking at a Shin Bet security agency facility in southern Israel, Netanyahu said, "As you probably know, many opportunities have opened up now following this victory. Firstly, to rescue the hostages. Of course, we will also need to solve the Gaza issue, defeat Hamas, but I believe we will
Israel launched 50 airstrikes across Gaza, killing at least 68 people, as talks on a ceasefire remain stalled. Egypt is pushing for a 60-day truce, but disagreements persist. Israel wants a temporary pause; Hamas demands a full end to the war, Al Jazeera reported.
Congress MP Randeep Surjewala slammed the BJP government over the issue of the Jagannath Puri stampede and asked when the "VIP syndrome" in the country will cease.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said freeing hostages and defeating Hamas remain top priorities, The Times of Israel reported. His remarks come amid U.S. pressure for a Gaza ceasefire and wider regional normalization talks involving Syria and Saudi Arabia, as indirect negotiations
US President Donald Trump dismissed reports suggesting his administration is considering a USD 30 billion deal with Iran to develop civilian nuclear facilities.