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U.S. discusses developments in Rafah with Israel

U.S. discusses developments in Rafah with Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant developments in the Palestinian city of Rafah in the south of  Gaza. "The Secretary affirmed the ironclad U.S. …

Israel seizes control of Rafah crossing

Israel seizes control of Rafah crossing

Israeli military forces have taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, a key strategic objective and the sole gateway between Egypt and Gaza for humanitarian aid, Israeli military officials have …

Netanyahu: Israel ready for pause in fighting with Hamas

Netanyahu: Israel ready for pause in fighting with Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is ready for a cease in the fighting in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of hostages. "Israel has been, and still is, ready for a pause in the fighting in …

Turkey names condition for resuming trade with Israel

Turkey names condition for resuming trade with Israel

Turkey will not resume trade with Israel, worth $7 billion a year, until a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid are secured in Gaza, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said. According to him, Israel’s “uncompromising …

Türkiye halts all trade with Israel

Türkiye halts all trade with Israel

In April, Turkish authorities announced a reduction in trade ties with Israel. About a week later, the republic decided to stop all trade with the Jewish state.

Hamas lowers demands for prisoner exchange with Israel

Hamas lowers demands for prisoner exchange with Israel

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya claimed the radical group has shown “flexibility” in the Cairo negotiations with Israel. According to him, Hamas reduced the number of Palestinian prisoners it demands to free in exchange for …

U.S. forces Israel to scale back bigger attack on Iran

U.S. forces Israel to scale back bigger attack on Iran

The strike on Iran on Friday was originally intended to be much broader in scope, but after intense pressure from allies, Israeli leaders agreed to ratchet it down, New York Times reported. Israel abandoned plans for a much more …

Putin congratulates Jews on Passover

Putin congratulates Jews on Passover

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to the Russian Jews on Passover - the Jewish holiday commemorating the Biblical story of …

Netanyahu warns of painful blows on Hamas

Netanyahu warns of painful blows on Hamas

Israel will ramp up military and political pressure on Hamas in the coming days, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video address on the occasion of Passover, a major Jewish holiday. "In the coming …

Iran warns U.S. about attack on Israel

Iran warns U.S. about attack on Israel

Iran has warned the United States through diplomatic channels about an imminent strike on Israel in response to the Israeli Air Force's shelling of the Iranian consulate in Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister …

Israel planned to strike back at Iran on Monday

Israel planned to strike back at Iran on Monday

Israel considered a retaliatory strike against Iran on the evening of April 15, but decided to delay the attack, the Axios news website reported, citing U.S. and Israeli officials. Israel told the U.S. administration about the decision …