Israel
Israel deleted the message of condolence on the death of Pope Francis
Israeli Foreign Ministry officials said Pope Francis had made "statements against Israel" and that the social media message was posted "by mistake."
Israel-Palestine War
End of ceasefire: Israel bombed more than 30 targets in Gaza
Gaza cease-fire collapses, more than 400 dead in Israel's latest attack
The war in Gaza
Israel agreed to a ceasefire
Israel has decided to accept the United States' proposal for a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced on Saturday evening, March 1.
Exchange in Gaza
Hamas released two more hostages
Two Israeli hostages freed by Hamas on Saturday 22 February from the Gaza Strip have arrived in Israel, the Israeli military said, while the family of hostage Shiri Bibas confirmed that her remains had been returned home
Luxury real estate
Gaza Strip: What a wonderful business opportunity for Trump
Donald Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner have been looking at the Middle East through the prism of real estate projects for years, and the latest statements about Gaza only confirm that trend. While millions of Palestinians live in extremely difficult conditions, Trump envisions Gaza as a luxury coastal destination
Exchange in Gaza
Hamas releases three Israeli hostages, Israel releases 183 prisoners
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has released three Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. Tel Aviv, on the other hand, will release 183 Palestinian prisoners, but only when they are convinced that the three hostages are safe
Near East
If Trump were to evacuate Gaza, the Palestinians strongly criticize him
At a joint conference with the Israeli prime minister, Donald Trump announced that the US will play a key role in the reconstruction of Gaza. This plan includes the permanent displacement of Palestinians, which many have condemned as an attempt to expel the population
Near East
The Return of Displaced Palestinians to Gaza: Between Hope and Uncertainty
The mass return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza is taking place under difficult conditions, despite a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas
Near East
Hamas has fresh blood: They are coming for revenge
Not that the "destruction" of Hamas, announced by the Israeli government, did not occur, but that terrorist organization is allegedly recording an influx of new fighters. Why is that so?
Gaza Strip
The first three hostages from Gaza arrived in Israel
Three hostages from Gaza have arrived in Israel. In exchange, Israel will release 2000 Palestinian prisoners. Because of 15 months of Israeli aggression, Gaza now has 6 percent fewer inhabitants
The war in Gaza
Ceasefire in Gaza since January 19
The Palestinian Authority has announced that it is ready to take full responsibility in the Gaza Strip after a ceasefire agreement is implemented
A truce between Israel and Hamas
Trump boasts of an "epic" peace deal in Gaza
A few days before his second inauguration, Donald Trump writes that he is responsible for the "epic" peace agreement between Israel and Hamas. What did the Biden administration manage to agree on with the mediation of Qatar
The war in Gaza
Agreed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
A deal is possible in "a few hours or days", officials say, 15 months after the start of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip
The war in Gaza
Humanitarian aid needed for at least 945.000 Palestinians
More than 10 women and children were killed in attacks that hit different places in central Gaza, and the total number of people killed in the past 24 hours is 56
Near East
Palestinians without a home, Israel considers occupation
Almost all Palestinians from the Gaza Strip have lost their homes or been displaced. In Israel, there is a lively discussion about whether to reoccupy the strip and build Jewish settlements
Near East
HRW: Israel's Mass Killing of Palestinians in Gaza Is an "Act of Genocide"
"What we found is that Israeli authorities have been deliberately killing Palestinians in Gaza by denying them the water they need to survive," HRW's Middle East director said.
Near East
More than 80 dead in Israeli bombardment of Gaza, IDF claims numbers 'exaggerated'
The Hamas media office announced that more than 80 people were killed in an Israeli attack that hit a multi-story building and several houses in northern Gaza.
Near East
Anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel: Clash over fate of Gaza hostages
The October 7 attack by Hamas, which killed 1.200 people and kidnapped about 250, led to an instant solidarity among Israelis. However, society now faces deep divisions - some demanding negotiations to free the hostages, while others are calling for the continuation of the war in the name of the fallen soldiers.
Near East
Iran and its allies: Who is attacking Israel?
Since the start of the Gaza conflict last fall, Israel has faced attacks from various actors linked to Iran. These groups, from Hamas in Gaza to the Houthis in Yemen, are conducting coordinated attacks, backed by Iranian military and logistical aid.
United Nations
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres: Impunity and inequality create an unsustainable world
United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned at the start of the UN General Assembly's annual debate that impunity, inequality and uncertainty create an unsustainable world. At the UN General Assembly, more than 140 world leaders and state representatives are expected to pay the most attention to the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Israel-Palestine War
'Worst death and destruction': Despite Guterres' offer, clashes in Gaza continue
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has offered the UN to monitor a possible cease-fire in Gaza, while clashes between Israel and Hamas continue to claim a large number of civilian casualties.
The war in Gaza
Pauses in fighting yield results: A quarter of children in Gaza vaccinated
More than 161.000 children under the age of 10 were vaccinated in central Gaza during the first two days of the campaign, surpassing the target of around 150.000 in two days.
Arms export
BIRN: Serbia is among the main suppliers of weapons to Israel during the conflict in Gaza
Despite UN appeals, Serbia continues to export weapons to Israel during the Gaza conflict, ignoring accusations of war crimes. According to data, this year Serbia exported weapons worth 23 million euros to Israel
Near East
More than 40.400 people were killed in the Gaza Strip
According to information from the Palestinian Authority, more than 40.400 Palestinians have been killed since the beginning of the war, while around 93.500 have been wounded. Israel claims it is doing everything to avoid civilian casualties
Conflict in the Middle East
Israel targeted a school in Gaza, killing more than 100 people, mostly civilians
More than 100 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in an Israeli attack on a school in the Gaza Strip where displaced people were housed, the government of the Gaza Strip led by the Hamas movement, which the US and the EU consider a terrorist organization, said on Saturday.
Conflict in the Middle East
Israel's "week of resistance": Anti-government activists demand elections be called
Activists have announced that they will block major roads, and the protests are expected to end with a massive anti-government demonstration in front of Israel's army headquarters in Tel Aviv.
The Middle East conflict
Five Palestinian journalists were killed in the past 24 hours in Gaza
Since the start of the Israeli military offensive in Gaza on October 7 last year, 158 Palestinian journalists have been killed