Syria’s de facto leader declares himself president, abolishes constitution
Sharaa, on Wednesday abolished the country’s constitution and declared himself president during a meeting of armed factions in Damascus. The former rebel leader will “assume the duties of the ...
Israeli ban on UN Palestinian aid agency comes into effect
The laws block the UNRWA from operating on Israeli territory and prohibit Israeli officials from having any contact with the ...
Hamas is set to free 3 Israelis and 5 Thais in next hostage release, Israeli official says
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli official said Wednesday that Hamas will release three Israelis, including two women and an ...
Top U.S. Envoy Makes Rare Trip to Gaza Strip to Bolster Cease-Fire
Steven Witkoff, who played an important role in brokering the truce between Israel and Hamas, also met with Israel’s prime ...
Qatar Will Help Trump 'Pressure' Israel and Hamas to Uphold Gaza Ceasefire
Ali Al-Ansari, media attache to the Qatari Embassy to the United States, told Newsweek his nation "appreciates the important ...
Fear hits east Jerusalem as Israel moves to close UN Palestinian refugee agency
On Thursday, laws passed by Israel in October come into effect banning the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, known as UNRWA, ...
Trump envoy Witkoff in Israel to oversee ceasefire deal
Trump sent Witkoff to ensure the ceasefire agreement advances to the second phase, which will require hashing out more thorny ...
The next stages of the Gaza cease-fire face serious obstacles
These developments do not bode well for the success of the next phases of the cease-fire, let alone a lasting peace.
For Gazans Returning North, Elation Mixed With Despair
As families reunite, they also confront the devastation wrought by the 15-month war. Tens of thousands of tents are being ...