U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking in the Israeli Knesset hours after Hamas released 20 Israeli hostages, praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by saying: “Thank you very much, Bibi. Great job.” He described the moment as the “historic dawn of a new Middle East,” and expressed that the

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have written a handwritten note for the Israeli hostages who were freed after years in captivity. The note, included in special welcome kits, read: “On behalf of the entire people of Israel, welcome back! We have been waiting for you. We embrace you. — Sara and […]

U.S. President Donald Trump declared on October 12, 2025, that the Gaza war is over while traveling to the Middle East. His comments came as a ceasefire agreement held steady and preparations were underway for the first stage of a hostage–prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. Ceasefire And Hostage Deal Trump told reporters aboard Air […]

Israel and Hamas have started indirect negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, centered on a U.S.-backed 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict. The talks aim to resolve key issues such as a ceasefire, hostage release, and demilitarisation. Progress and Key Sticking Points The first day of discussions ended on a “positive note,” with sources indicating […]

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was “welcomed and encouraged” by Hamas’s statement that it is willing to release hostages and engage in discussions on the U.S. peace proposal for Gaza. He urged all parties to seize the opportunity to end the conflict swiftly. Hamas Declaration Hamas declared readiness to consider parts of the […]

Israel destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City after warning residents to evacuate, as the military intensified operations around the territory’s largest urban center. Witnesses identified the building as the Sussi residential tower. The military said Hamas used the site for surveillance and intelligence, while residents were instructed to move south before the strike.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved a plan for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to take full military control of the Gaza Strip. Israel currently occupies about 75 percent of the region. The new move would see the military expand operations into the remaining territory, including areas where hostages are believed to be held. […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appealed to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to urgently provide food and medical assistance to Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The request follows the circulation of disturbing videos showing two hostages in visibly deteriorating health conditions. In one of the videos, Evyatar David appears extremely frail

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued an ominous warning regarding the ongoing hostage crisis, declaring that “the gates of hell will be opened” unless those held captive are released. His statement reflects Israel’s determination to ensure the safety of its citizens and its stance against those who threaten national security. The Stakes Are High