News & Insights Across Asia
France, Britain, and Canada may recognize Palestinian statehood at September’s UN General Assembly, potentially reshaping Middle East dynamics amid growing pressure on Israel.
UN officials call for restraint as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, raising global concerns over regional stability and humanitarian impacts.
Israeli forces recover Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar’s body from Gaza tunnel as conflict death toll surpasses 54,000, escalating regional tensions.
Reports indicate ICC member states may not enforce arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant, as per Israeli estimates.
Israel has blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza, causing essential goods prices to skyrocket. The UN urges immediate access to deliver lifesaving assistance.
Israel’s decision to block humanitarian aid to Gaza has sparked widespread condemnation from Palestinian factions, regional countries, and international bodies, intensifying the humanitarian crisis.
Israel has blocked aid trucks into Gaza and conducted airstrikes as negotiations over a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover intensify.
Israel has agreed to a U.S.-proposed temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during Ramadan and Passover, aiming to reduce regional tensions during important religious holidays.
Hamas and Israel have agreed to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli hostages as part of an ongoing Gaza ceasefire deal. Discussions continue amid potential truce extension.
Hamas mistakenly released an unidentified body instead of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas, threatening the fragile Gaza ceasefire and escalating tensions.
The Israeli military reports that one of the bodies released by Hamas does not belong to any hostages, accusing the group of violating the ceasefire agreement.
Hamas has announced the return of four Israeli hostages’ bodies, including three from the Bibas family and journalist Oded Lifshitz, as part of a ceasefire agreement.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms troops will remain in five positions in south Lebanon beyond the truce deadline, escalating tensions with Hezbollah.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced a new directorate dedicated to promoting the voluntary departure of Gaza’s Palestinian population, offering support packages for emigration.
Israel receives MK-84 bombs from the U.S. following the lifting of a Biden-era export block, sparking condemnation from Gaza amid a ceasefire.
Israel has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs from the United States after a temporary delivery ban was lifted, marking a significant boost to its defense capabilities.
Israeli PM Netanyahu warns the “gates of hell” will open if Hamas doesn’t release all hostages, following his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
An Israeli drone strike in southern Gaza killed three police officers on Sunday, targeting armed individuals approaching Israeli troops, according to sources.
Chinese and Israeli foreign ministers discuss Gaza and the path to a lasting ceasefire at the Munich Security Conference.
Hamas and Israel have completed the latest exchange, freeing three Israeli hostages and releasing 369 Palestinian detainees, following mediation that averted a ceasefire collapse.
