Hamas says ‘ready’ for ceasefire in Gaza, hours after Israel-Hezbollah truce

"We have informed mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey that Hamas is ready for a ceasefire agreement and a serious deal to exchange prisoners."

Nov. 27, 2024

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Israel expected to decide on ceasefire with Hezbollah as US confirms progress

Israel’s security cabinet is set to vote Tuesday on a US-brokered ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah, amid escalating violence in Lebanon and Syria.

Nov. 26, 2024

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Iraq accuses Israel of seeking pretext for aggression amid soaring tensions

Iraqi leaders have accused Israel of seeking a pretext for aggression after a UN Security Council complaint alleged Iran-backed militias in Iraq launched attacks on Israeli territory

Nov. 22, 2024

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Iraq commends ICC’s arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant as ‘historic’ 

The Iraqi government on Thursday welcomed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s former defense minister Yoav Gallant, saying the court took a "courageous and just stance" by implicating them in "committing war crimes"

Nov. 21, 2024

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ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Hamas leader over Gaza war

The arrest warrant for Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif was issued for his involvement in the October 7 attack, while the arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant were issued for Israel's actions in Gaza following that date

Nov. 21, 2024

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‘No ceasefire’ in Lebanon: Israel defense minister

"In Lebanon, there will be no ceasefire and there will be no respite,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a post on social media platform X following a meeting with Israeli military commanders.

Nov. 12, 2024

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Iraq urges Arab support for Palestine at Riyadh summit amid Gaza, Lebanon crises

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday to participate in the Second Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, focused on addressing the ongoing crises in Gaza and Lebanon.

Nov. 11, 2024

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Sudani congratulates Trump, expresses desire for stronger ties

Iraqi PM Sudani held a phone call with US President-elect Trump, during which they expressed desire to strengthen bilateral ties beyond security concerns

Nov. 09, 2024

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Hezbollah’s new leader pledges continued resistance, support for Gaza in first address

In his first televised address as Hezbollah’s new secretary-general, Sheikh Naim Qassem committed to continuing the group’s resistance against Israel and reaffirmed support for Gaza.

Oct. 30, 2024

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