Hamas warns hostages doomed unless Israel meets demands
GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Hamas warned Sunday that no hostages would leave Gaza alive unless its demands for prisoner releases are met. read more
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Syria intercepts Israeli rockets fired on Damascus surroundings
DAMASCUS: Syria’s air defense intercepted Israeli rockets fired at the surroundings of the capital Damascus, Syrian state media said on Sunday. read more
Arab, Turkish foreign ministers call for urgent Gaza ceasefire during Canada visit
LONDON: A delegation of Arab and Turkish foreign ministers on Saturday reiterated the importance of an immediate ceasefire to return security and stability to the Gaza Strip during a visit to the Canadian capital. The delegation, headed by Saudi Foreign … read more
Yemen’s Houthi militia threaten Israel-bound Red Sea ships
SANAA: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels threatened on Saturday to attack any vessels heading to Israeli ports unless food and medicine were allowed into the besieged Gaza Strip. The latest warning comes amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea and surrounding … read more
’Bring them home’: Israelis call for hostages’ release
TEL AVIV: Hundreds of Israelis gathered in what has come to be known as Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Saturday to call for the release of nearly 140 people still being held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. … read more