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Israel identified hostage Ronen Engel’s body after Hamas handed over two bodies via the Red Cross. The Rafah crossing remains closed as Israel demands return of all deceased hostages. Ceasefire talks enter a new phase amid U.S. warnings against Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his candidacy for the 2026 elections, aiming to extend his long leadership. Meanwhile, the Rafah crossing remains closed amid a ceasefire, with Israel linking its reopening to Hamas’s compliance in returning hostage bodies

Prime Minister Modi welcomed the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, expressing India’s support for President Trump’s peace efforts. The statement came ahead of a global peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, where India endorsed a two-State solution

Hamas released seven hostages as part of a major ceasefire deal with Israel after two years of war in Gaza. The agreement includes exchanging 20 hostages for 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, while global leaders, including Trump, discuss Gaza’s postwar future

A new academic study reveals the U.S. has provided at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since the Gaza war began in 2023. Additional regional operations raised U.S. Middle East spending to over $31 billion in two years

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Hamas, demanding acceptance of his 20-point Gaza peace plan by Sunday evening. The plan includes a temporary technocratic government and a ceasefire, with all captives returned within 72 hours. Trump warned of severe consequences if the deal is rejected.

A new US peace plan for Gaza, unveiled by President Trump and accepted by Israeli PM Netanyahu, proposes Israeli withdrawal, hostage-prisoner swaps, and an international force. Hamas is reviewing it. Critics say the plan may serve political aims more than peace

PM Modi welcomed Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, calling it a viable pathway to lasting peace. The plan, backed by Netanyahu, proposes a technocratic Gaza government, international oversight, and hostages’ release.

Hamas has received a US-backed ceasefire plan delivered by Qatari and Egyptian mediators. While Arab and Muslim nations welcomed it, Islamic Jihad rejected the proposal, and Israel warned of consequences if refused.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. on a potential Gaza ceasefire plan ahead of a meeting with President Trump. The proposed deal includes a 48-hour hostage release and gradual Israeli withdrawal, amid rising global pressure and soaring Palestinian casualties

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a strategic mutual defence pact, pledging joint response to any aggression. The agreement strengthens defence ties amid regional tensions, including Israel’s recent actions in Qatar, and follows recent India-Pakistan military clashes

An Israeli strike on Hamas officials in Qatar has sparked fears in Turkiye that it could be the next target. Ankara warns of regional escalation, boosts defences, and strengthens support for Hamas amid rising tensions with Israel in Syria and beyond

In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched a precision airstrike on Hamas' political leadership in Doha, Qatar, as top officials convened to discuss a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. The attack, which occurred on the soil of a key American ally, drew sharp condemnation from Qatar, calling it a breach of international law and a threat to regional stability.

Two-year-old Shamm Qudeih, evacuated from Gaza to Naples for treatment of severe malnutrition and a rare genetic disorder, has gained weight under specialised care. Her case highlights Gaza’s worsening child hunger crisis amid war, blockades, and the loss of journalist Mariam Dagga

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Gaza City could face destruction unless Hamas accepts ceasefire terms, including hostage release and disarmament. His statement followed PM Netanyahu’s authorisation for a possible military seizure of the city, escalating threats amid the ongoing conflict

Israel is preparing a large-scale military operation in Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists even as negotiators push for a ceasefire to end 22 months of war. Human rights groups warn the assault could worsen Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz reviewed plans for a full-scale takeover of Gaza City, approved by the security Cabinet. The operation aims to defeat Hamas, rescue hostages, and end the conflict, drawing warnings from Hamas and Israeli opposition over potential human and financial costs.

Israel’s Mossad chief, David Barnea, visited Doha to discuss a Gaza hostage deal with Qatar’s Prime Minister. Israel said phased releases are off the table, now seeking a full deal to free all hostages amid ongoing military operations in Gaza.

Over 100 NGOs, including Oxfam and Doctors Without Borders, accused Israel of using aid as a political tool in Gaza. They warn new vetting rules endanger staff and block relief, as Israel denies the claims and blames Hamas exploitation.

Hundreds arrested as pro-Palestinian rallies and hostage release march intensify tensions in UK