Hamas Rejects Disarmament Claims, Demands Palestinian Statehood First
Hamas denies U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s claim of willingness to disarm, reaffirms it will not lay down arms until a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is established. Humanitarian crisis and hostage tensions escalate in Gaza.
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Hamas Agrees to Release 10 Hostages Amid US Ceasefire Proposal, Seeks Amendments on Gaza Withdrawal and Aid
Aimed at halting the devastating conflict in Gaza, Hamas Agrees to Release 10 Hostages Amid US Ceasefire Proposal, Seeks Amendments on Gaza Withdrawal and Aid. Hamas has officially responded to the US ceasefire proposal. The Palestinian group agreed to release 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in exchange for the release of a number of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. This move aligns with the plan presented by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who proposed a 60-day ceasefire aimed at easing tensions and opening humanitarian corridors in Gaza.
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“Unimaginable Horrors”: Over 50,000 Palestinian Children Killed or Injured in Gaza Since October
Gaza conflict has led to “Unimaginable Horrors”: Over 50,000 Palestinian Children Killed or Injured in Gaza Since October. Since the eruption of hostilities in October 2023, the Gaza Strip has witnessed a staggering humanitarian crisis, with over 50,000 Palestinian children reportedly killed or injured. The Gaza conflict, ignited by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, has spiraled into what international observers and human rights groups describe as an unprecedented catastrophe for civilians, especially children.
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Israeli Right-Wing Leaders Blast Netanyahu Over Gaza Aid Resumption Amid Mounting Famine Crisis
Netanyahu Reverses Course as Israeli Right-Wing Leaders Blast Netanyahu Over Gaza Aid Resumption Amid Mounting Famine Crisis. In a controversial move that has ignited political fire across Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the resumption of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, triggering fierce backlash from right-wing leaders, members of his Likud party, and hostage families. The decision, which bypassed a cabinet vote, comes amid mounting U.S. pressure, dire warnings from the military, and a looming famine in Gaza.
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