Conflicts in the East

U.S. hopes to reach Gaza ceasefire deal by end of week

U.S. hopes to reach Gaza ceasefire deal by end of week

The United States hopes that an agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of hostages held in the enclave will be reached by the end of this week and that this agreement will lead to a lasting peace in Gaza, U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said.

Israel and Hamas close to truce

Israel and Hamas close to truce

The Palestinian Hamas movement has responded positively to the new proposal for a hostage deal, the Israeli media outlet Ynet reported.

Israel reveals death toll from Iran conflict

Israel reveals death toll from Iran conflict

Twenty-eight people died in Israel after Iranian missile strikes during the 12-day escalation, adviser at the Israeli prime minister’s office Dmitry Gendelman said.