ceasefire
Egypt, Jordan stress need for full implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Egypt
February 2, 2026
Egypt, Jordan stress need for full implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and King Abdullah II of Jordan stressed the necessity of full implementation of the ceasefire agreement…
Israeli strikes kill over 30 in Gaza, health ministry says, in deadliest day in months
Middle East
February 2, 2026
Israeli strikes kill over 30 in Gaza, health ministry says, in deadliest day in months
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 31 people on Saturday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the highest…
Gaza’s Rafah crossing partially reopens after nearly 2 years of closure
Middle East
February 1, 2026
Gaza’s Rafah crossing partially reopens after nearly 2 years of closure
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt began a trial phase on Sunday ahead of its planned reopening that will…
Israeli military reportedly acknowledges 70,000 killed in Gaza after previously casting doubt on health ministry’s count
Middle East
January 31, 2026
Israeli military reportedly acknowledges 70,000 killed in Gaza after previously casting doubt on health ministry’s count
The Israeli military has acknowledged in a briefing to Israeli journalists that approximately 70,000 Palestinians were killed during the war…
Egypt welcomes ceasefire deal in Syria
Egypt
January 31, 2026
Egypt welcomes ceasefire deal in Syria
Egypt welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, including an understanding…
After 843 days, the clock counting the painful wait for Israel’s hostages has finally stopped
Middle East
January 28, 2026
After 843 days, the clock counting the painful wait for Israel’s hostages has finally stopped
Tel Aviv — For over two years, it was one of the most powerful symbols at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square:…
Israel recovers body of last hostage in Gaza
Middle East
January 27, 2026
Israel recovers body of last hostage in Gaza
The Israeli military announced Monday that it has recovered the remains of the final deceased hostage in Gaza, marking the…
Boys collecting firewood in Gaza killed by Israeli fire
Middle East
January 26, 2026
Boys collecting firewood in Gaza killed by Israeli fire
Two Palestinian boys have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza while collecting firewood, according to their families. The boys…
123rd aid convoy enters Gaza via Rafah border terminal
Egypt
January 25, 2026
123rd aid convoy enters Gaza via Rafah border terminal
The 123rd humanitarian aid convoy left the Egyptian side of Rafah border terminal early Sunday en route to Karam Abu…
Cold and malnutrition claim more victims in Gaza amid winter rains
Middle East
January 25, 2026
Cold and malnutrition claim more victims in Gaza amid winter rains
Winter cold and rains as well as malnutrition are still killing people in Gaza, despite the ceasefire being in its…