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Hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel are expected to be released starting Sunday, according to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas raises hopes for peace and rebuilding in Gaza, but challenges remain as ongoing conflict casts doubts on the implementation of the agreement.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a phased deal to end the 15-month-long Gaza war, starting with a six-week ceasefire and the exchange of prisoners and hostages, marking a significant step toward regional peace.
U.S. President Joe Biden highlights his foreign policy achievements amid criticisms over conflicts and humanitarian challenges in the Middle East and beyond.
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has appointed Nawaf Salam as the new Prime Minister. Salam, president of the International Court of Justice, is tasked with forming a new government amid economic challenges.
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun appoints Nawaf Salam, president of the International Court of Justice, as the new prime minister after he secures majority parliamentary support.
Local authorities in Gaza report that 46,565 Palestinians have been killed and over 109,660 injured due to Israeli airstrikes since October 7, 2023.
Lebanon’s newly-elected President Joseph Aoun will make his first official trip to Saudi Arabia following an invitation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, signaling strengthened bilateral ties.
Israel and Hamas remain locked in disputes over ceasefire talks and hostage releases as Israeli strikes intensify in Gaza, escalating the humanitarian crisis and leaving civilians in peril.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi criticizes the West for double standards on the Gaza conflict, urging support for a ceasefire accepted by the Palestinians.
Local authorities report 45,658 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 7, highlighting a devastating escalation in the conflict and a critical humanitarian crisis.
Syrian student Hamza Abbas shares his hopes to return to university in 2025 and envisions Syria’s economic revival as a key hub linking Europe and the Gulf countries.
Amidst the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Gazan student Malak Ahmed Youssef hopes for a peaceful 2025, where she can begin her university studies and achieve academic success.
Lebanon faces an uncertain future as 2024 ends, following intense conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite a ceasefire, the impact of over two months of fighting continues to challenge the nation.
On December 26, 2024, the Israeli military conducted overnight strikes on Gaza City, resulting in deaths and injuries. The attacks have escalated regional tensions, drawing international concern.
China has signed agreements with Palestine to send emergency humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip through Egypt, demonstrating its commitment to alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile strike on a military target in central Israel’s Jaffa area, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
Yemen’s Houthi movement claims it struck a military target in central Israel’s Jaffa area with a ballistic missile, causing injuries and escalating regional tensions.
Leaders from Egypt, T\u00fcrkiye, and Iran gathered at the D-8 Summit in Cairo to address regional challenges in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, emphasizing the need for cooperation and sustainable development.
Leaders from Egypt, Türkiye, Iran, and other nations met at the D-8 Summit in Cairo to address Middle East turmoil and promote economic cooperation, emphasizing unity and support for regional development.