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Are Syria’s Druze about to break away with Israel’s help?
Syrian Druze are becoming increasingly concerned with the makeup of the new Damascus regime and are fighting back.
Druze militiamen in Syria's south clash with new Damascus Islamist-led regime
Violent clashes broke out in Jaramana, a suburb near Damascus, between Syria’s new Turkish-backed administration security forces and local Druze militias.
Six Israeli hostages released from Gaza amid critical Bibas family update
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
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.
US and Israel vow to prevent nuclear Iran as Rubio makes first Middle East visit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Arab countries reject Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan
Arab foreign ministers on February 3 unanimously rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan.
Hamas confirms death of top military commander Mohammed Deif
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.
Hostage Agam Berger returned to Israel with two other Israelis and five Thai nationals set to be released
IDF soldier and hostage Agam Berger has been released from Hamas captivity in northern Gaza's Jabalya area and transferred to the Red Cross
IDF Chief of Staff resigns over October 7 security failure
IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi has announced his resignation effective March 6, 2025, citing responsibility for the military's failure to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack.
IDF launches major operation in Jenin, four Palestinians killed
Israeli forces launched a large-scale counter-terrorism operation in Jenin on January 21.