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Israeli politician claims Netanyahu's son forced into exile for assaulting father

bnm Gulf bureau February 24, 2025

Israeli Labor Party MP Naama Lazimi, claimed during a Knesset Finance Committee meeting on February 23 meeting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son Yair was forced into exile after allegedly hitting his father.

Israeli Prime Minister calls for disarmament in southern Syria

bna Cairo bureau February 23, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the disarmament of Daraa, Suwayda, and Quneitra in southern Syria saying the new Syrian administration should not enter these provinces.

Six Israeli hostages released from Gaza amid critical Bibas family update

Mathew Cohen in Tel Aviv February 22, 2025

Three Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas in Gaza as part of the latest prisoner exchange scheme between the group and the Israeli state.

Israel receives bodies of four deceased hostages including Bibas family

Mathew Cohen in Tel Aviv February 20, 2025

The remains of four Israeli hostages - Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas, Shiri Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz - were transferred to Israeli custody on the morning of February 20.

INTERVIEW: Kandice Ardiel, UNIFIL's deputy spokesperson in Lebanon

Josiane Hajj Moussa for bne Beirut bureau February 17, 2025

A series of interconnected events has heightened tensions in Lebanon this weekend, beginning with a violent attack on United Nations peacekeepers that has drawn international condemnation.

US and Israel vow to prevent nuclear Iran as Rubio makes first Middle East visit

bnm Tel Aviv bureau February 16, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Tel Aviv on the evening of February 15, marking his first visit to the Middle East since taking office, as negotiations continue for the release of six remaining hostages and tackle Iran's influence.

Israel releases Palestinians in sixth prisoner swap

bne IntelliNews February 15, 2025

Israel begins release of sixth group of Palestinian prisoners from Ofer prison, as stories of decades-long imprisonment emerge.

Saudi Arabia spearheads counter-proposal to Trump's Gaza displacement plan

bnm Gulf bureau bnm Gulf bureau February 15, 2025

Saudi officials are rushing to counter US-Israeli efforts to remove Palestinians from Gaza.

Hamas in Gaza releases American, Russian and Argentine-dual national Israelis in sixth prisoner swap under ceasefire deal

bnm Gulf bureau February 15, 2025

Hamas has released three Israeli hostages in Gaza's southern city of Khan Yunis on February 15 under a continuing ceasefire agreement with Israel.

Trump Gaza plan backed by “murderer” Netanyahu “major threat to world peace”, says Erdogan

bne IntelliNews February 14, 2025

On visit to Pakistan, Turkish leader asserts: “The homeland for which the Palestinians have sacrificed tens of thousands of their children is not up for bargaining.”

North Korea condemns Trump's Gaza resettlement proposal

bnm Gulf bureau February 12, 2025

North Korea has issued a rare rebuke of US President Donald Trump's plans to redevelop Gaza by relocating its residents to Jordan and Egypt.

UN estimates $53bn required for Gaza reconstruction

bnm Gulf bureau February 11, 2025

Rebuilding Gaza will require more than $53bn, with $20bn needed in the first three years to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the war-torn territory.

COMMENT: Jordan is in no position to reject Trump's Gaza plans

Mathew Cohen in Tel Aviv February 6, 2025

Jordan has been making waves about not being part of a solution to end the Gaza crisis but it has not legs to stand on.

Israel's defence minister orders IDF to facilitate Trump resettlement plan

bnm Tel Aviv bureau February 6, 2025

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF on January 6 to develop a plan facilitating voluntary emigration from Gaza, following US President Donald Trump's recent proposal to relocate Gaza residents permanently.

Malaysia rejects Trump proposal for Palestinian displacement from Gaza

bno - Surabaya bureau February 6, 2025

Malaysia has issued a firm statement opposing any initiatives that would involve the forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, responding to former US President Donald Trump's recent proposal

Trump reveals his plan to take over Gaza following meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

bnm Tel Aviv bureau February 5, 2025

US President Donald Trump announces plans for American control and redevelopment of the Gaza Strip following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signalling a major shift in US policy towards the region.

Turkey could set up airbases in Syria’s desert, brief Damascus sources

bne IntelliNews February 5, 2025

Speculation over Ankara’s intentions mounts as interim Syrian president al-Sharaa meets Turkish leader Erdogan.

Hamas confirms death of top military commander Mohammed Deif

bnm Tel Aviv bureau January 30, 2025

Hamas has belatedly confirmed for the first time that its senior military commander, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike last year in Gaza's Khan Younis area.

Argentina's Milei seeks to establish right-wing international alliance

Mathew Cohen January 30, 2025

Argentina's President Javier Milei is working to establish an international ideological forum to combat what he calls a crumbling "global hegemony" of left-wing politics.

Hostage Agam Berger returned to Israel with two other Israelis and five Thai nationals set to be released

bnm Tel Aviv bureau January 30, 2025

IDF soldier and hostage Agam Berger has been released from Hamas captivity in northern Gaza's Jabalya area and transferred to the Red Cross

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