Rayan Chami, 2025-10-07 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Hamas Middle East Gaza October 7
Two years ago today, Hamas launched the “Al-Aqsa Flood” attack on Israel, an offensive that devastated Gaza and set the Middle East ablaze. A look back at the defining moments of this ordeal, which may soon end with Trump’s plan for lasting peace.
This is Beirut, 2025-10-07 10:56 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Gaza Hamas October 7
Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack on Tuesday, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, at the close of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the ...
This is Beirut, 2025-10-07 10:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Hamas Palestine Gaza
Indirect talks in Egypt between Israel and Hamas have been "positive" so far, two sources close to the Palestinian militants' negotiating team told AFP on Tuesday, with discussions set to resume around midday. "The talks were positive last night, with the first round lasting four hours," one of the sources said. "The indirect negotiations are ...
This is Beirut, 2025-10-06 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
European Union Kaja Kallas Donald Trump Gaza
The European Union is seeking a role in US President Donald Trump's transitional authority for the Gaza Strip, its top diplomat Kaja Kallas told reporters on Monday. "Yes, we feel that Europe has a great role, and we should also be on board with this," Kallas said when asked if the EU wanted to take part in Trump's "Board of Peace." The EU is a ...
This is Beirut, 2025-10-06 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan on Monday, as negotiators from Hamas, Israel and the United States converged on Egypt to discuss a hostage-prisoner exchange and ceasefire. "I can only extend my praise and appreciation for US President Donald Trump for his initiative that seeks a ceasefire in ...
This is Beirut, 2025-10-06 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hamas Egypt Gaza Ceasefire
Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with President Donald Trump urging negotiators to "move fast" to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza. Both Hamas and Israel have responded positively to Trump's proposal for an end to the fighting and the release of captives in Gaza in exchange ...
This is Beirut, 2025-10-06 01:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Gaza Palestine Hostages
Hamas on Sunday called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel, as negotiators from both sides headed to Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza. The diplomatic push follows Hamas's positive response to Donald Trump's roadmap for an end to the fighting and the release of captives in ...
This is Beirut, 2025-10-05 19:29 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hamas Gaza Marco Rubio Benjamin Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump told CNN via text message that Hamas faces “complete obliteration!” if it attempts to cling to power in Gaza. When asked about claims that Hamas had effectively rejected his proposal by refusing disarmament and setting conditions for a hostage release, Trump replied, “We will find out. Only time will ...
This is Beirut, 2025-10-05 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Gaza Hamas Donald Trump
A Hamas source told Al-Hadath that the movement has agreed to hand over its weapons to a joint Palestinian-Egyptian body under international supervision as part of the Gaza plan’s initial phase. According to reports from Arab media outlets, the Hamas delegation has arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to participate in negotiations concerning the ...
This is Beirut, 2025-10-05 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Israel Katz Gaza Hamas
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that the military's offensive in Gaza City has so far displaced approximately 900,000 Palestinians. "The decision to occupy Gaza, the collapse of multi-story buildings, and the intensity of Israeli army operations in the city have led to the evacuation of roughly 900,000 residents to the south, ...
This is Beirut, 2025-10-04 16:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Recep Tayyip Erdogan Gaza Hamas Donald Trump
International reactions have been pouring in following Hamas's positive response on Friday to US President Donald Trump's plan to free Israeli hostages in Gaza and end the nearly two-year conflict. Here are some of the main reactions from around the world: United States "Based on the statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for ...
This is Beirut, 2025-10-04 14:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Gaza Hamas United States Egypt
Israel said Saturday its troops were still operating in Gaza and warned residents not to return, despite calls from the families of Israeli hostages and US President Donald Trump for an immediate halt to the fighting. Trump issued the appeal to the key US ally after Palestinian militant group Hamas said it was ready to release all hostages and ...