Arab Israeli Conflict

The Arab Israeli Conflict: From peace efforts to suicide bombers. News updates and breaking news from the heart of the Israeli – Palestinian conflict that has been shaping the Holy Land for a century.

Rubio tells Egypt of need to cooperate to stop Hamas governing Gaza again

Trump's suggestion to 'clean out' Gaza was not mentioned in the US State Department statement released on Tuesday after the call between Rubio and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.

By REUTERS
29/01/2025
 An Israeli airstrike hit a vehicle in Tulkarm, January 27, 2025.

IDF airstrike vehicle in Tulkarm, killing al-Qassam Brigades commander

The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that one of the passengers was killed and the other was moderately injured, according to Israeli media reports.

Israel Police raid the Al Jazeera offices in east Jerusalem on May 5, 2024

CPJ list Israel as 'second worst jailers of journalists' in 2024

However, the report does not account for journalists being linked with Hamas or PIJ when being detained or killed by Israeli authorities.

20/01/2025

Al-Qassam spokesman calls for ‘West Bank escalation’ following ceasefire agreement

In a pre-recorded speech delivered through Hamas’s outlets, Al-Jazeera, spokesperson Abu Obeida also lauded Iran and its proxies and warned against attempts to integrate Israel in the region.

19/01/2025

Doctors may face dietary challenges with freed hostages after almost 500 days

With the hostages now in Israel's custody, one of the main concerns is preventing life-threatening complications such as salt imbalances and refeeding syndrome.

 People gather as Hamas militants terrorists for the handover of hostages to the Red Cross

Hamas emerges from Gaza’s tunnels, showing it never lost control

Hamas has impressive control over every aspect of Gaza, from local media to hospitals and schools. It will galvanize all of this to help portray this as a victory for the group.

  Uzi Dayan

Uzi Dayan: Civilian control of Gaza, direct talks with Hamas could've gotten better, faster deal

Dayan’s ideas on the issue, despite being politically right-wing throughout his post IDF years, in some areas outflank traditional right-wing and left-wing views.

 Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani speaks in Doha, January

Qatar confirms Israel, Hamas agreement of Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal

A three-stage deal to release hostages has been reached • Ninety-eight hostages remain in Gaza, 33 to be released in first phase

 Israeli soldiers operating in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, on November 28, 2024

IDF begins preparations to partially withdraw from Gaza

Some sources confirmed that the early stages of such preparations are underway, while others have not denied them.

 A woman sits between placards with pictures of US President-elect Donald Trump, January 11, 2025

Trump: Election win brought hostage deal, Gaza will never become terror haven

Trump said he's thrilled American and Israeli hostages will return to be united with their families and loved ones. 

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