Middle East
Video: Fourth group of hostages released as Hamas and Israel agree to extend truce in Gaza
November 28, 2023
Video: Fourth group of hostages released as Hamas and Israel agree to extend truce in Gaza
The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military arm of the Hamas movement, published a video clip of Monday showing the handover of…
Elon Musk visits kibbutz attacked by Hamas during visit to Israel
November 27, 2023
Elon Musk visits kibbutz attacked by Hamas during visit to Israel
Hong Kong CNN — Israeli President Isaac Herzog is expecting to meet with Elon Musk on Monday as the world’s…
US pushes for extension of Gaza pause, but the possibility of war raging again looms large
November 27, 2023
US pushes for extension of Gaza pause, but the possibility of war raging again looms large
CNN — The fragile pause in Israel’s onslaught against Hamas in Gaza, which has enabled the release so far of…
Netanyahu welcomes release of 10 hostages for every additional day of truce
November 27, 2023
Netanyahu welcomes release of 10 hostages for every additional day of truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed the idea of releasing 10 more hostages for every additional day of truce.…
Truce gives Gazans moment to breathe – and reveals scale of devastation
November 27, 2023
Truce gives Gazans moment to breathe – and reveals scale of devastation
CNN — As the bulldozers worked their way through the remains of the southern Gaza town of Al Qarara on…
Israeli president talks hostages, truces and criticizes Irish PM’s tweet in CNN interview
November 27, 2023
Israeli president talks hostages, truces and criticizes Irish PM’s tweet in CNN interview
CNN — Israeli President Isaac Herzog discussed the release of hostages, the likelihood of a longer truce and had some…
Israel’s farms need foreign laborers. The Hamas attacks triggered an exodus
November 26, 2023
Israel’s farms need foreign laborers. The Hamas attacks triggered an exodus
CNN — On the morning of October 7, Hamas fighters streamed into the quiet lanes of kibbutz Alumim, setting off…
Biden hails initial hostage release, says ‘we will not stop’ until all are brought home
November 26, 2023
Biden hails initial hostage release, says ‘we will not stop’ until all are brought home
President Joe Biden welcomed the initial release of hostages held in Gaza, calling Friday’s release of 13 Israelis a positive…
Rocky hostage release underscores fragility of deal between Israel and Hamas
November 26, 2023
Rocky hostage release underscores fragility of deal between Israel and Hamas
CNN — Excitement has been replaced by tension in Israel, after a brief delay before the release of several Israeli…
Israel summons ambassadors of Spain, Belgium over statements by Prime Ministers
November 26, 2023
Israel summons ambassadors of Spain, Belgium over statements by Prime Ministers
Israel announced on Friday that it had summoned the ambassadors of Spain and Belgium due to statements made by the…