Israeli Prime Minister Enters Syrian Territory During Security Tour Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to Syrian territory emphasizes strategic presence in the buffer zone. Top News · Dec 17, 2024
Israel's Netanyahu tours buffer zone inside Syria Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered Syrian territory on Tuesday during a security tour of the buffer zone seized by Israel in the past few days since the fall of Bashar Assad The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Gaza ceasefire believed to be close as expectations grow over deal Hamas says a Gaza ceasefire will only be signed if Israel stops setting new conditions for peace The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
‘Deep slander’ to accuse Ireland of being antisemitic, Irish president says Michael D Higgins made the remarks as a Palestinian ambassador was formally appointed at Aras an Uachtarain. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Hopes for Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal rise Israeli officials, Hamas sources, and US and Arab figures say deal may be within reach – perhaps within days The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024
Israeli minister says hostage deal ‘closer than ever’ as Trump sends warning to Hamas US president-elect Donald Trump also said he had a ‘very good talk’ with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Trump lauds ouster of Syria’s al-Assad as ‘unfriendly takeover’ by Turkiye US-president-elect gives wide-ranging foreign policy news conference weeks before taking office for second term. Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2024
Turkey condemns Israel plan to double Golan Heights population Ankara says plan would ‘seriously undermine’ efforts to bring stability to Syria after Bashar al-Assad’s fall The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
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First Thing: Israel strikes Syria as Netanyahu approves settlement expansion The Israeli PM approved plan to double Israeli population in Golan Heights. Plus, South Korea’s constitutional court begins reviewing presidential impeachment The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
Middle East crisis: Syrians dismiss Assad’s claim that he wanted to stay and fight – as it happened Syrian dictator says he left country on evening of 8 December in first comments since his regime was toppled by rebel offensive The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
Israel launches ‘most violent’ strikes on Syrian coast as it vows to double settler numbers in Golan Heights Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will ‘hold onto it, cause it to blossom and settle in it’ The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Netanyahu says he held ‘friendly’ talks with Trump over Syria and Gaza hostages Israeli PM spoke of ‘warm’ discussion with US president-elect amid pressure from Trump camp for progress on hostage releases The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2024
Israel Aims To 'Double Population' In Annexed Golan: PM The Israeli government approved on Sunday a plan to increase the population of the annexed Golan Heights, while insisting it had no intention of confronting Syria after seizing a UN-monitored buffer zone. International Business Times · Dec 15, 2024
Top News · Dec 15, 2024 Israeli Prime Minister Discusses Gaza War With US President-Elect Israeli PM Netanyahu and US President-elect Trump discuss Israel's conflict with Hamas, Syria, Hezbollah, and hostage release in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2024 Israel approves plan to surge settler population in occupied Golan Heights Move comes days after rebel groups toppled Syrian leader al-Assad, weeks before Trump becomes US president again.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024 The Bibi Files review – documentary argues the case against Netanyahu The Israeli PM’s corruption case comes under the spotlight in a telling portrait of a man desperate to cling to power – and stay out of jail – at any cost
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024 Israel to close Dublin embassy after Ireland supports ICJ genocide petition Israeli foreign minister says move was prompted by Irish government’s ‘extreme anti-Israeli policies’
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024 The world failed to save Syria. Now its people must be free to chart their own path Self-serving meddling by Israel, Turkey and other foreign powers puts the revolution at risk. They should back off now
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024 The Observer view on Syria: we must reach out a hand of friendship to Damascus The challenges facing Ahmed al-Sharaa’s new government are numerous, complex and daunting. But the west must not attempt to dictate events
The Guardian - US · Dec 14, 2024 Syria’s future must be determined by Syrians, not outside powers The Assad family’s brutal half-century reign has just ended and the US, Israel and Turkey are already vying for influence
Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2024 Could Israel’s Netanyahu be about to agree to a Gaza ceasefire? Rumours that Israeli prime minister may finally put his name to an agreement with Hamas abound, but why now?
Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024 Dutch court rejects bid to halt arms exports to Israel as Gaza war rages Court says ‘all claims dismissed’ after rights groups file lawsuit to stop arms sales, citing genocide convention.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024 Trump made a controversial promise about the Middle East. But it might not be so far-fetched Trump has an ‘opportunity’ to curb Netanyahu where Biden failed, one top Saudi leader tells John Bowden. Others on the right tend to disagree — but they might have to fall in line if Trump truly intends to keep his promise about peace in the Middle East
Top News · Dec 13, 2024 Israeli Air Force Readying For Potential Strike Against Iran Israeli air force prepares for potential strike on Iran's nuclear program amidst evolving Middle East dynamics and international pressure.