Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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 …

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 …

Hamas talks frozen amid Iran-Israel escalation

Hamas talks frozen amid Iran-Israel escalation

Negotiations for a cease-fire and the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas are "almost frozen," an informed senior Arab diplomat told NBC News. "At the moment, talks for a cease-fire and the …

Netanyahu: whoever hurts us we hurt them

Netanyahu: whoever hurts us we hurt them

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel will respond in kind if attacked, adding that the country is preparing for a war on multiple fronts. “We are in the middle of war in Gaza, which continues in …

Türkiye imposes export restrictions on Israel

Türkiye imposes export restrictions on Israel

Türkiye restricted exports of a wide range of products to Israel on April 9 until a ceasefire is declared in Gaza. The trade restrictions, which come into force today, follow Israel's rejection of a …

Israel withdraws its forces from Khan Younis

Israel withdraws its forces from Khan Younis

The Israeli military said it has withdrawn its ground forces from Khan Younis in southern Gaza after months of fierce fighting. The Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday that its 98th division had “concluded its …

Netanyahu: Israel isn’t preventing hostage deal

Netanyahu: Israel isn’t preventing hostage deal

In a statement delivered at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marks six months since October 7, vowing that Israel will achieve complete victory over Hamas and calling for unity among …

US welcomes Israel's move in Gaza

US welcomes Israel's move in Gaza

Washington welcomed the decision of the Jewish state's authorities to increase the delivery of humanitarian aid to the territory of the Palestinian enclave. In particular, the port of Ashdod and the Erez Crossing will be opened for the delivery of aid.

Tel Aviv ready to operate in Rafah

Tel Aviv ready to operate in Rafah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is ready to operate in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. …

Israel agrees to Hamas hostage exchange

Israel agrees to Hamas hostage exchange

Israel has agreed to a U.S. proposal on a prisoner-hostage exchange that would release around 700 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of 40 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. There are those serving life …

Netanyahu explains his dislike of Biden

Netanyahu explains his dislike of Biden

Netanyahu said that the tension in his relationship with Biden occurred due to the fact that he (Netanyahu) refused to recognize Palestinian independence. He also stated that the conciliatory position towards the USA was unacceptable to him.