Israel wants to enforce any Lebanon ceasefire deal, Netanyahu tells US envoys
Beirut, Lebanon Reuters Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoys on Thursday that Israel’s ability to counter threats to its security from Lebanon and return displaced people to the north were key elements of any ceasefire deal with Lebanon. He was speaking shortly after a Hezbollah attack on northern Israel’s Metula killed five people […]
Hamas, Israel trade blame for not reaching Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
Cairo, Egypt Reuters Israel and the Islamist group Hamas traded blame on Monday over the lack of progress in reaching a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Gaza Strip despite international mediation. Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of adding new conditions and demands to a US-backed truce proposal, after the latest talks […]
US sees “breakthrough” in Israel-Hamas talks, senior official says
Washington DC, US Reuters Hamas made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel, a senior US administration official said on Thursday, expressing hope that it would lead to a pact that would be a step to a permanent ceasefire. The sun sets over Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas […]