Trump lands in Tel Aviv as Israeli hostages begin return home

Donald Trump arrives in Israel as the first Israeli hostages are released from Hamas' captivity.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire set to begin on the evening of October 9

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is scheduled to take effect on the evening of October 9, pending Israeli government ratification.

Iran's foreign minister calls for return to diplomacy after missile accusations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 7 of attempting to manufacture an "imaginary threat" from Iran.

Palestinian Hamas denies reports of gradual disarmament agreement

Hamas denies media reports claiming movement agreed to gradual disarmament under international supervision, describing claims attributed to Al Hadath network source as baseless and false.

Tehran Friday prayers speaker says Iran will plough Tel Aviv and Haifa

Iran's temporary Friday prayer leader rejects international pressure to halt uranium enrichment, saying it is "better to die".

Ukraine's receipt of Israeli missiles part of Israel's greater geopolitical plot

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that his country received a Patriot air defence system from Israel

Tony Blair in discussions to run Gaza

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is set to run an interim Gaza government following the collapse of Hamas, the White House hopes.

Netanyahu defies international pressure with combative UN address on Gaza

Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza operations as diplomats stage mass walkout during his appearance at the UN.

Trump vows to block West Bank annexation as Israel orders Gaza loudspeaker broadcasts

Trump blocks Israeli West Bank annexation saying "time to stop" as Israel prepares loudspeakers to broadcast Netanyahu's UN speech to Gaza residents from border positions.

Lockheed Martin unveils Vectis drone for collaborative combat missions

US-based Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has introduced the Vectis, a Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft designed to operate alongside fifth-generation and next-generation fighter jets.

Indonesia pushes two-state solution, possible recognition of Israel at the UN

Addressing the High-Level Conference on Palestine and the Two-State Solution in New York, the Indonesian president delivered a stark condemnation of the violence in Gaza, framing Israel’s military campaign as genocidal.

Palestinian President Abbas calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire in UN address

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas demanded immediate Gaza ceasefire at UN, calling Israeli actions genocide whilst condemning Hamas attacks and reaffirming Palestinian readiness to govern Gaza.

Slovenia bans Israeli PM Netanyahu

Slovenia imposes ban as debate intensifies within the EU over how to respond to Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, where humanitarian conditions have deteriorated sharply.

Argentina's Milei criticises UN in fiery General Assembly address

Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a scathing critique of the United Nations during his address to the 80th General Assembly on September 24, accusing the organisation of "overreach" while calling for fundamental reforms.

UPDATE: Yemeni drone strikes Israeli tourist area, injuring 22 people

Houthi drone penetrates Israeli air defences to strike tourist area in Eilat, injuring 22 people as Iron Dome interceptor missiles fail to stop the attack from Yemen.

Pilgrims defy war to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Ukrainian city of Uman

France and European states recognise Palestine at UN two-state summit

France has joined a growing list of Western countries formally recognising the State of Palestine, in a move President Emmanuel Macron described as “the only path to peace.”

Erdogan accused of securing Trump White House meeting with promise to buy 300 Boeing jets

Opposition leader Ozel launches scathing attack on Turkey’s leader for joining “Trump’s team” even as Israel “sets Palestine on fire with US backing”.

UK updates official maps to show 'Palestine' following recognition

Britain has redrawn its maps of the Middle East to label the "State of Palestine" for the first time, causing a buzz on Arabic language social media.

Netanyahu suggests peace with Lebanon and Syria possible

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said recent military gains against Hezbollah may have opened the way to peace with Lebanon and Syria.