The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a renewed ground offensive in central and southern Gaza, regaining control of a strategically significant land corridor. This development follows intense aerial bombardments that killed over 400 people and effectively ended a fragile two-month-old ceasefire with Hamas. The IDF announced the new "pinpointed" ground operations through an official statement, explaining that the military action aims to expand a security zone and establish a

At least 100 people were killed in Gaza early Tuesday as Israel launched a wave of intense airstrikes, shattering the fragile ceasefire that had held since January. The attacks targeted multiple locations across Gaza, including Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah. The strikes marked the most intense Israeli bombardment since the ceasefire agreement took effect. According to Palestinian health officials, many of the victims were children as airstrikes struck heavily populated resi

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of hostages held in Gaza. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump called Hamas "sick and twisted" for keeping hostages and withholding the bodies of those killed. He emphasized that if Hamas fails to comply, there will be severe consequences, promising Israel full support to eliminate the group.This warning comes amid direct talks between the U.S. and Hamas regarding t

Tensions between Israel and Hamas have escalated once again as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced a complete halt to aid and supplies into Gaza. This decision follows a deadlock in ceasefire negotiations, with Israel demanding a new hostage release deal and Hamas rejecting the revised proposal.The fragile six-week ceasefire, brokered with the help of Egypt and Qatar, now hangs in the balance as both sides refuse to compromise on key demands. While Israel insist

Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, issued a statement on Monday expressing its resolve to rebuild Gaza, which has suffered extensive destruction following more than 15 months of Israeli airstrikes. The group stated that Gaza's people would rise again to rebuild what Israel has destroyed and remain steadfast in their resistance against the occupation. Hamas emphasized the unwavering determination of Gaza's population to face aggression despite the continued violence. The

India strongly condemned the Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan civilians, which resulted in at least 51 deaths, including women and children, in Afghanistan’s Paktika province on December 24. In a statement on Monday, Indian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the attack, describing it as part of Pakistan's longstanding practice of blaming its neighbors for its internal problems. The airstrikes targeted areas in Paktika, particularly affecting the village of Laman,

Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on military targets in Syria after Israeli troops seized a buffer zone, previously established after the 1973 Middle East war. The military said it would deploy forces in additional locations essential for Israel’s defense, though it denied advancing toward Damascus. On the same day, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his long-running corruption trial, denying charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Netanyahu called the charge

In recent developments, Israeli airstrikes have killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip, further intensifying the ongoing conflict. Simultaneously, Russia has granted asylum to Syrian President Bashar Assad as his regime faces an uncertain future following a series of upheavals. The U.N. Security Council has scheduled emergency consultations to address the Syrian crisis, with calls for war crimes accountability and a smooth political transition. The U.N. human rights chief, Volker Tü

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recommended a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, aimed at ending over 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing Gaza war. Despite Israeli bombardment escalating in the hours before the ceasefire proposal, Netanyahu is optimistic that the deal will isolate Hamas and shift Israel's focus to Iran, Hezbollah's backer. The ceasefire, brokered by the U.S., would temporarily halt fighting between Israel and Hezbollah for two months,

On Sunday, fierce fighting continued between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel striking Hezbollah’s stronghold in southern Beirut. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched one of its largest attacks in months, firing around 250 rockets into Israel, wounding at least seven people. Israeli air defenses intercepted some of the rockets, but others caused damage to houses, including in the Tel Aviv area. Hezbollah also claimed responsibility for launching a swarm of attack drones targeti

In a new strategy to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7, 2023 attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel will pay $5 million for each hostage returned, along with safe passage for the person bringing the hostage out of Gaza. Netanyahu's offer comes as part of Israel's ongoing efforts to fulfill its promise to bring home the hostages taken by Hamas militants. Netanyahu made the announcement on Tuesday, urging Ga

In a significant escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israel has confirmed the elimination of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in a military operation in the southern Gaza Strip. Foreign Minister Israel Katz declared Sinwar a "mass murderer" responsible for the October 7 attacks that resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 Israelis. Despite the military's announcement, Hamas has yet to confirm Sinwar's death. This development follows a year-long pursuit of Sinwar, who had

On Tuesday, a devastating Israeli airstrike targeted a humanitarian zone in Gaza's Khan Yunis, resulting in 40 fatalities and 60 injuries, according to Gaza's civil defense agency. The strike hit Al-Mawasi, a designated safe area where tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians had sought refuge. The Israeli military stated that the strike was aimed at a Hamas command center operating within the humanitarian zone, but the attack has drawn significant criticism from humanitarian organ