Palestine

TEL AVIV BLOG: Israeli society reacts to resumption of Gaza conflict and ceasefire collapse

Mathew Cohen in Tel Aviv March 18, 2025

Israeli society is torn over the latest early morning airstrikes on Gaza, with those connected with the abducted urging calm.

More than 420 killed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry reports

bnm Gulf bureau March 18, 2025

More than 420 people have been killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrikes, according to the latest numbers out of the Hamas-run health ministry.

US enters unprecedented direct talks with Hamas, triggering Israeli response

bnm Tel Aviv bureau March 6, 2025

The Trump administration has established direct communication channels with Hamas to negotiate the release of US hostages held in Gaza and discuss a potential broader deal to end the war.

One killed, four injured in stabbing attack in Haifa, Israel

Mathew Cohen in Tel Aviv March 3, 2025

A 70-year-old man was killed and four others wounded in a stabbing attack at the Marine Center in Haifa on the morning of March 3.

Are Syria’s Druze about to break away with Israel’s help?

bnm Gulf bureau bnm Gulf bureau March 2, 2025

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

bnm Gulf bureau March 2, 2025

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

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.

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.

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