Mia Khalifa praises ceasefire, states ‘Palestine won this battle’

Mia Khalifa praises ceasefire, states ‘Palestine won this battle’

Lebanese-American former adult actress Mia Khalifa has lauded the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and celebrated the release of Palestinian detainees under ongoing truce talks. Khalifa, known for her outspoken views on social media, shared a series of posts on X and Instagram voicing her thoughts and paying tribute to Palestinians who died in conflict … Read more

Ramped up aid to Gaza will be difficult, says aid chief

Ramped up aid to Gaza will be difficult, says aid chief

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire mandates the entry of 600 truckloads of aid into Gaza every day for the initial six-week period, Chief of the International Rescue Committee David Miliband told Reuters on Monday. Of the 600 trucks, 50 are to carry fuel.  Miliband said the increase in aid was “a big step up [and] will … Read more

Iran’s top commander declares Gaza ceasefire a ‘biggest defeat’ for Israel

Iran’s top commander declares Gaza ceasefire a ‘biggest defeat’ for Israel

The commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Esmail Qa’ani on Sunday, January 19 lauded the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian-based resistance group Hamas. Qa’ani termed the ceasefire as the “biggest defeat” in the history of Israel, stressing it was the Israeli regime that had to agree upon … Read more

The Gaza ceasefire will reverberate across the Middle East

The Gaza ceasefire will reverberate across the Middle East

The ceasefire in Gaza will have wide-ranging implications across the Middle East. How this takes place will take time to process. This is because the ceasefire has phases, and it is not clear what may come next. However, we know already how those who oppose Israel will want to spin the ceasefire. Hamas is … Read more

UN chief demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon by January 27

UN chief demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon by January 27

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres directed Israel to entirely withdraw from Lebanese territory by January 27, Emirates News Agency WAM reported. This came after he visited the Lebanese border town of Naqoura, home to the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which was recently vacated by Israeli forces. He met with … Read more

Hostage release to start as ceasefire goes into effect

Hostage release to start as ceasefire goes into effect

The first three Israeli hostages who will be released from Hamas captivity will be released after 4:00 p.m. local time on Sunday, the Prime Minister’s Office announced. Hamas provided Israel with a list of the three hostages to be released after a long delay that halted the ceasefire from going into effect, the PMO … Read more

Israel States Ceasefire In Gaza Postponed Until Hamas Provides List Of Hostages To Be Released

Israel States Ceasefire In Gaza Postponed Until Hamas Provides List Of Hostages To Be Released

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has stated that a ceasefire in Gaza, scheduled to begin this morning, will not take place unless Hamas provides a list of hostages to be released. A long-anticipated ceasefire for Gaza, which has been the target of a significant military campaign by Israel for the past 15 months, was … Read more

Israel reserves right to return to war if Gaza ceasefire deal fails: Netanyahu

Israel reserves right to return to war if Gaza ceasefire deal fails: Netanyahu

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel reserves the right to resume fighting Hamas if its ceasefire-for-hostages deal with the militant group falls apart and that it would have US backing in doing so. In a televised address made hours before the ceasefire is set to begin Sunday morning, Netanyahu praised … Read more

What the Houthi attacks on Israel mean for the Middle East

What the Houthi attacks on Israel mean for the Middle East

The Iranian-backed Houthis carried out two attacks on Israel on Saturday on the eve of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. This is an important symbol of how the Islamist Yemen-based terrorist movement intends to show that they have not been deterred by Israel’s strikes and are prepared to continue attacking Israel if the … Read more

735 Palestinian prisoners to be released in 1st phase

735 Palestinian prisoners to be released in 1st phase

Jerusalem: Israel is set to release 735 Palestinian prisoners in the first phase of the Isreal Hamas ceasefire deal, the Israeli Ministry of Justice announced on Saturday, January 18 This initial phase, set to commence on Sunday, January 19 and span 42 days, will see Israel gradually release the prisoners as well as 1,167 residents … Read more