Evening Report — Israel demurs after Hamas agrees to cease-fire deal
Negotiations over a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip have reached a “critical stage”, with Israeli and Hamas leaders continuing to work on a proposal. Dr. Bassem NaimHamas’ head of political and international relations, confirmed to The Hill on Monday that Hamas had communicated with Egyptian and Qatari mediators that it had accepted a cease-fire […]
Hamas Suddenly Begs for Ceasefire, with Israeli Attack on Rafah Looming
Palestinian terrorist group Hamas claimed on Monday that it had rushed to accept a ceasefire, just hours after Israel warned residents of Rafah, Hamas’ last stronghold in the Gaza Strip, to evacuate due to an impending invasion. International media reported late Monday local time that after weeks of resisting a deal with Israel, Hamas suddenly […]
Hamas Accepts Egypt-Qatar Ceasefire Proposal, Israel Yet To Respond
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement, displaced Palestinians wait for transport with their belongings in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, following an evacuation order by the Israeli military on May 6, 2024. (Photo credit: AFP) (Photo credit: -/AFP via Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke Mallory10:45am – Monday, May 6, 2024 […]
Biden, Jordan’s King Abdullah II have ‘informal’ meeting as Gaza ceasefire seems unlikely
President Joe Biden will meet with Middle East ally King Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House on Monday, but prospects for a ceasefire in Gaza remain slim, with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and Israeli officials blaming each other for the impasse. There is. On Sunday, Hamas demanded an end to the war in […]
CIA director to travel to Israel for more cease-fire and hostage talks
CIA Director William Burns is scheduled to visit Israel on Monday to continue ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, as Israeli leaders downplay the possibility of a deal that would end the conflict, the Associated Press reports. Reported. Burns has repeatedly traveled to the Middle East to assist in negotiations between the two countries, working […]
Turkey Suspends All Trade With Israel Until Permanent Cease-Fire Is Reached
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to the media during a press conference after Friday noon prayers in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, May 3, 2024. On Thursday, Turkey suspended all imports and exports to Israel due to the ongoing military operations in Gaza and vowed to: This measure will continue until the Israeli government allows humanitarian […]
Are we on the brink of a ceasefire deal for Gaza? Podcast | World news
The outlook for Gaza looks bleak. Starvation looms unless more aid comes, and Israel says it is preparing to invade the southern city of Rafah, where half of Gaza’s civilian population has fled. But there is also a glimmer of hope. A deal between Israel and Hamas has been presented in Cairo, and both sides […]
Blinken meets with Netanyahu, hoping ceasefire prevents Rafah operation
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli leaders on Wednesday as the United States hopes Hamas will accept the most recent ceasefire terms that would delay an Israeli military operation in Rafah the U.S. does not support. He met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli President Isaac Herzog as he continued […]
Middle East crisis live: Hamas reportedly ‘positive’ on ceasefire talks; Biden urges Netanyahu against Rafah invasion | Israel
important events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature There are conflicting local media reports on the death toll from Israel’s overnight airstrikes. RaphaSome retailers have as many as 22. Meanwhile, the Israeli military, despite continued diplomatic efforts to avoid further fighting, is still preparing troops on the border with […]
Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows over Rafah and Gaza ceasefire talks | Israel-Gaza war
Joe Biden reiterated his “unequivocal” opposition to the Rafah invasion in a conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. The long-running war in Gaza comes as pressure mounts on Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement that would release some Israeli hostages and bring about a nearly seven-month ceasefire. In the face of global […]