This year’s Orthodox Christmas in Gaza was overshadowed by ongoing conflict, with community members gathering for a somber service at the Church of Saint Porphyrius. Many noted the absence of joy and gifts for children, as the 15-month war continues…
Qatar has confirmed that technical-level discussions for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza are ongoing, involving talks between Israel and Hamas representatives. With Qatar, the U.S., and Egypt mediating, negotiations aim to achieve a ceasefire and the release of hostages taken…
In a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan addressed Middle Eastern developments and the need for a peaceful, inclusive transition of power in Syria. Blinken reiterated U.S. support for a…
The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) has condemned the Israeli military for firing on one of its humanitarian convoys in Gaza, labeling the incident as ‘unacceptable’. The convoy, clearly marked, was struck despite securing necessary permissions from Israeli authorities. Fortunately,…
In the devastated Gaza Strip, Palestinians are frantically searching for their relatives under the rubble following recent Israeli airstrikes. While Palestinians report over 100 airstrikes and a high death toll, Israel claims its operations are targeted at Hamas. Concurrently, a…
In an effort to broker peace before the U.S. presidential transition, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. High-level representatives from Israel and the U.S. are…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed confidence that a ceasefire in Gaza could be achieved before or after January 20, when Donald Trump is expected to succeed President Joe Biden. Speaking in Seoul, Blinken highlighted the potential for a…
Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have claimed at least 23 lives, with reports highlighting significant casualties among women and children in residential areas. The Israeli Defense Forces targeted around 100 ‘terrorist goals,’ while Hamas reported a death toll of…
An Israeli military strike on a home in Gaza City resulted in the deaths of 12 people, adding to a total of at least 65 casualties from airstrikes in Gaza since yesterday. Local residents reported that numerous civilians, including children,…
This week’s collection of notable photographs captures diverse global events. Highlights include a tragic plane crash in South Korea, an annual Subbuteo tournament in England, stunning ice sculptures in China, and vibrant New Year’s celebrations worldwide, featuring fireworks in Indonesia…
The German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was prepared for a protocol without a handshake during her meeting with Syria’s de facto leader, Al Joulani. This meeting followed intense violence in Gaza, prompting an Israeli delegation to return to Doha for…
The health ministry in Hamas-controlled Gaza reported that 59 people were killed in the last 24 hours, bringing the total death toll in the ongoing conflict to 45,717. Additionally, over 108,000 individuals have sustained injuries since the war began, which…
