Syria's al-Sharaa meets Lebanese PM in bid to improve long-fraught ties
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Damascus on Saturday in a bid ...
CBS News5d
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal begins with release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners
Three Israeli hostages were released Sunday as part of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. They are the first of 33 that Hamas is expected to free during the first phase of the deal.
CBS News6d
Israel blames Hamas for delay in Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, fighting continues
The long-awaited ceasefire and hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel that had been set to go into effect on Sunday morning in the Middle East was delayed, with Israel's military accusing ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs4d
IDF chief Herzi Halevi to step down in March, cites military failure on October 7
Halevi's resignation in keeping with promise to take responsibility for October 7 • OC Southern Command Yaron Finkleman follows suit IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi praises the bravery ...
The New York Times4d
Israel Embarks on an ‘Extensive’ Military Operation in the West Bank
The announcement came shortly after President Trump rescinded Biden-era sanctions on Israeli settlers and Jewish extremists raided Palestinian villages in protest against the cease-fire in Gaza.
AOL5d
Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal takes effect as first 3 hostages are released
Three Israeli hostages were released Sunday as part of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. They are the first of 33 that Hamas is expected to free during the first phase of the deal.
The Washington Post4d
Gaza ceasefire holds, Israel launches raid on Jenin in West Bank
This live coverage has ended. For the latest updates, please go here. The Israeli military on Tuesday launched a large raid in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, killing 10 people and ...
The New York Times4d
Israel’s Military Chief to Step Down Over Hamas Attack
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the Israeli military throughout 15 months of war in Gaza, said he was resigning over its failure to protect against the 2023 assault. By Aaron Boxerman ...
New York Post3d
Israel’s top general resigns over Oct. 7 failures as it launches major operation in West Bank
Israel’s top general announced Tuesday he’s stepping down from his post as he accepted responsibility for the failures connected to Hamas’ slaughter of 1,200 Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023, that ...
Reuters4d
Saudi foreign minister says Trump does not raise risk of Iran-Israel war
Saudi minister is attending World Economic Forum in Davos Plays down risk of Israel-Iran war due to Trump's return Calls for international 'helping hand' to new Syrian leaders Qatari PM lauds ...
Arutz Sheva5d
Israel frees 90 terrorists in exchange for three hostages
In accordance with the hostage release deal, Israel freed 90 terrorists early Monday morning in exchange for the three hostages who were freed from Hamas captivity on Sunday. 78 of the terrorists ...
Los Angeles Times3d
Israel’s top general resigns over Oct. 7 failures, adding to pressure on Netanyahu
JERUSALEM — Israel’s top general resigned Tuesday, taking responsibility for security failures tied to Hamas’ surprise attack that triggered the war in Gaza and adding to pressure on Prime ...