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Published on 07:51 GMT

West Bank retaliatory operation: Hamas says Palestinians will keep fighting against Israel

The Hamas resistance group has praised a retaliatory shooting operation in the occupied West Bank, saying Palestinians will continue to fight against Israeli crimes and plots to steal more land. Hamas made the announcement on Wednesday, after a passing …

Source: Press TV - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 07:37 GMT

Israel sends negotiators to Cairo to extend phase-one of Gaza ceasefire

Israel announced on Thursday it was sending negotiators to Cairo for talks, seeking to extend a first phase of a ceasefire due to expire in two days, in the apparent aim of securing the release of more hostages while delaying any final deal on Gaza's …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending
Published on 07:54 GMT

Israel targets Gaza hospitals to ‘make life impossible’ for Palestinians: Analysis

Source: Cairns Post - Neutral
Published on 03:08 GMT

New aid group: We’ll start Gaza operations by June; Israel to lift blockade in interim

A US-backed aid organization established to manage a new model for distributing humanitarian assistance in Gaza announced Wednesday that it would begin operating in the enclave by the end of the month and that Israel would lift its over two-month blockade …

Source: The Times of Israel - Right-wing
Published on 03:05 GMT

Despite skipping Israel, Trump signals strong support through Abraham Accords push - editorial

US President Donald Trump stirred concerns over the past week over potentially dwindling support for Israel amid his Middle East tour, during which Israel is not a stopping point. His actions on this trip so far, however, prove that Israel is still on his …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on 07:10 GMT

Israel's concerns grow over US-Saudi arms deal

US President Donald Trump's visit to Riyadh represents a pinnacle moment in his diplomatic journey across the Middle East, designed to bolster American influence throughout the region. The US administration has finalized an enormous weapons agreement …

Source: Israel Hayom - Right-wing
Published on 06:58 GMT

Hamas: Israel using starvation as weapon against over 2 million Gazans

The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has condemned Israel for persistently using starvation as a tactic against over two million people in the Gaza Strip, in clear violation of international law. Hamas announced in a statement on Wednesday that the …

Source: Press TV - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 06:58 GMT

Trump meets Syrian president in Saudi Arabia, urges him to establish ties with Israel

DOHA - US President Donald Trump met with Syria’s president in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and urged him to normalise ties with longtime foe Israel after a surprise U.S. announcement that it would lift all sanctions on the Islamist-led government. Trump …

Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
Published on 06:52 GMT

Israel In Eurovision Spotlight At Second Semifinal

Israel's participation in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest has drawn protests but its competitor Yuval Raphael -- who escaped the Hamas attack on her country -- is hotly tipped to qualify from Thursday's semifinal. Raphael survived the October 7, …

Source: International Business Times - Australia - Pending
Published on 07:05 GMT

Police reveal key link, images of suspects in Adass Israel Synagogue arson attack

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral