Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to announce the release of all hostages from Gaza “in the coming days,” as Israel and Hamas prepare for indirect talks in Egypt on Monday (October 6, 2025) on a new U.S. plan to end the war. In a brief statement late Saturday (October 4, 2025), Mr. … Read more
Trump has published a 20-point peace proposal for Gaza that would end the war between Israel and Hamas militants. The plan introduces the idea of a “New Gaza” and is centred on a comprehensive ceasefire and staged transition. Published – September 30, 2025 06:25 pm IST Source link
When Israel launched its war on Gaza, following the October 7, 2023 cross-border attack by Hamas — which killed at least 1,200 people — it declared two objectives: the destruction of Hamas and the release of the 251 hostages taken by the Palestinian militant group. Twenty-two months later, both goals remain largely unmet. … Read more
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters New Zealand’s prime minister said Wednesday (August 13, 2025) that Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu had “lost the plot”, accusing him of going too far in his efforts to wage war on Gaza. “What’s happening in Gaza is utterly, utterly appalling,” said Prime Minister Christopher … Read more
An aerial view from a Jordanian military aircraft shows the Gaza Strip, before humanitarian aid is airdropped over it, in Gaza, August 9, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Gaza’s civil defence agency said at least 18 people were killed across the Palestinian territory on Saturday (August 9, 2025), including civilians who were waiting to collect … Read more
Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday (August 8, 2025), reacting to Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City. The arms export freeze marks a drastic change of course for Germany, which has long been one of … Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) that Israel must “complete” the defeat of Hamas in Gaza to secure the release of the remaining hostages, days ahead of a cabinet meeting to discuss an updated war plan. Recent footage of weak and emaciated captives has sparked outrage in Israel, while United … Read more
