Israel deploys tanks to Northern West Bank

Israel Says Hamas Violated Ceasefire as One Returned Body Was Not a Hostage

Israel has accused Hamas of violating a ceasefire agreement after discovering that one of the bodies handed over during Thursday’s exchange did not belong to any known hostage. The military is demanding the return of the missing remains.

Explosions Hit Empty Buses Near Tel Aviv; Two Devices Disabled

Three bombs exploded on empty buses near Tel Aviv in a major attempted attack, while two other devices were disabled. Israeli authorities are investigating, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed retaliation against Hamas.

Netanyahu Vows Revenge After Hamas Returns Hostage Bodies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed revenge after Hamas returned the bodies of four hostages, including infants, in a highly publicised handover. The move comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations and a deadly 16-month-long war.

Lebanon calls for international pressure as Israel retains positions in south

As Israel maintains control over key positions in southern Lebanon, the government in Beirut is calling for international pressure to ensure the full implementation of the November 27 ceasefire and increased support for Lebanese security institutions.

Hamas hands over bodies of hostages under ceasefire deal

Hamas handed over the bodies of Israeli infant Kfir Bibas and his four-year-old brother Ariel, along with their mother Shiri Bibas and hostage Oded Lifschitz, on Thursday under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Red Cross vehicles carried the four black coffins, each bearing a photo of the hostages.

Netanyahu continues testimony in his corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived at the Tel Aviv District Court to take the stand in his long-running corruption trial.

Hamas confirms a release of the last living hostages

A senior Hamas official has said the group will release on Saturday the six remaining hostages who are alive within the first phase of the Gaza hostage deal. In addition, four bodies will be handed over on Thursday.

Israel to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel is set to begin negotiations on the second phase of its Gaza ceasefire deal, which is expected to include an exchange of the remaining Israeli hostages with Palestinian detainees, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on Tuesday.

Israel appoints Eyal Zamir as new Chief of Staff

The Israeli cabinet officially approved Major General Eyal Zamir as the next Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff.

The outgoing Israeli army chief is set to visit the US

Israel's Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, is set to travel on an official visit to the United States from February 17 to 20, 2025.

Iran defends nuclear program as US and Israel vow to counter ambitions

Iran has firmly defended its nuclear activities, asserting its rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty, a day after Israel and the U.S. pledged to stop its nuclear ambitions and regional influence.

Trump clears shipment of heavy bombs to Israel

Israel receives MK-84 bombs from the U.S. after Trump administration lifts export block, strengthening military support between the two nations.

Israel and Hamas finalize sixth exchange of hostages and prisoners

Israel and Hamas successfully completed their sixth swap of hostages and Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, marking a brief moment of relief amid the ongoing Gaza ceasefire. The three hostages appeared in better physical condition than those released in previous exchanges.

Thousands in Tel Aviv Demand Release of Remaining Hostages

Tel Aviv—Thousands of protesters have rallied, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure the release of all remaining hostages in Gaza before the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Israeli hostages released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire deal holds

Tensions escalate in Lebanon amid Israeli overflights and pending military withdrawal

Diggers clear rubble in West Bank’s Al Faraa refugee camp after Israeli withdrawal

On February 12, diggers began clearing the destruction in Al Faraa refugee camp in the West Bank, following the Israeli military's 11-day operation aimed at militants. The campaign has displaced thousands of Palestinians, leaving extensive damage across the region.

Erdogan calls for end to Israeli occupation, compensation for damages

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories and compensate for the damage caused.

Trump says US might lose patience with ceasefire deal

President Donald Trump expressed frustration over the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, stating that he was losing patience after seeing footage of Israeli hostages released over the weekend, whom he compared to Holocaust survivors.

Turkish President: The financial cost of destruction by Israel in Gaza is estimated at $100B

'From economy to diplomacy, from trade to security, we need a new approach and a new global order to solve problems,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Iran's President doubts U.S. readiness for negotiations amid new sanctions

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, expressed doubts about the United States' readiness for negotiations, accusing President Trump of undermining diplomatic efforts with new sanctions aimed at weakening the Iranian revolution.

Israeli airstrike kills 6 in eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire

2 others injured in attack on Baalbek district from Israeli forces