Israel arrests-key Hamas commander
The Israel Defense Forces and the domestic security agency Shin Bet said in a joint statement that they had arrested a key Hamas commander in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday.
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Israel preparing to open Rafah crossing on Gaza-Egypt border
The Rafah crossing on the Gaza-Egypt border will open on Sunday, February 1, Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced.
Fidan names conditions for resuming trade between Türkiye and Israel
Türkiye will not restore trade relations with Israel while military operations continue in the Gaza Strip and the humanitarian crisis remains unresolved, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated.
Hamas has no choice - Witkoff on Gaza ceasefire
The USA has stated that the radical Hamas movement has no alternative but to lay down its arms, with the White House expecting this to occur soon.
Transition of power in Gaza begins but may be delayed - report
Israel believes that Hamas will soon relinquish authority over the Gaza Strip to a newly formed committee of Palestinian technocrats, The Times of Israel reported.
Board of Peace not to replace UN - Rubio
The Board of Peace, established at the US' initiative, is not intended to replace the UN, Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor to the President, said.
Azerbaijan joins Board of Peace Charter
The Board of Peace Charter, established at the initiative of U.S. President Donald Trump, has welcomed Azerbaijan as a founding member, according to a statement published on the organization’s X social media account.
Trump to be able to appoint officials to Gaza via Board of Peace - report
The Board of Peace has developed a plan granting U.S. President Donald Trump virtually unlimited powers to govern the Gaza Strip, The New York Times reported, citing a draft resolution.
All hostages returned from Gaza to Israel - IDF
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced the return of all hostages from the Gaza Strip to Israel, following the identification of the last deceased captive.
Russia awaits response on proposal to fund Board of Peace - Peskov
According to Dmitry Peskov, the Russian authorities have not yet received a response to the proposal to allocate $1 billion from frozen Russian assets for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
Azerbaijani and Israeli FMs discuss situation in South Caucasus and Gaza
Azerbaijan-Israel relations are developing positively year by year and encompass various fields, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said at a joint press conference with Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Moshe Sa'ar.
Israel agrees to limited reopening of Rafah Crossing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said it has agreed to a limited reopening of the Rafah Crossing as part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza.
Israeli army searching for body of last remaining hostage in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that it was searching for the remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage held in the Gaza Strip, on the Israeli side of the ceasefire line in the enclave’s north.
Israeli and US military officials discuss situation around Iran - Media
The Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) held talks with the head of US Central Command (CENTCOM) during the latter's visit to Israel.
IDF destroys 4-kilometer tunnel in Gaza Strip
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported destroying an extensive tunnel network used by militants in the southern Gaza Strip, with a length of four kilometers.
Turkish Intelligence Head meets with Hamas representatives in Istanbul
Representatives of Turkish intelligence and Hamas discussed the Gaza peace plan in Istanbul.
Rafah crossing to reopen next week
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to fully reopen and resume operations next week.
Vladimir Putin to meet with Mahmoud Abbas today
Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas at the Kremlin.
Putin thanks Trump for Board of Peace invite
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for an invitation to join a “Board of Peace” initiative.
Vatican receives invitation to join Board of Peace
Pope Leo XIV has been invited to join the Board of Peace, which is being assembled by the U.S. to manage the Gaza Strip, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
