Both Israel and Hamas’s leaders believe there is more to gain by fighting on Decision-makers on either side of the conflict are biding their time in order to secure the best ceasefire deal The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024
Turkey seeks to reassert regional influence following Abbas visit In a bid to break out of increasing international isolation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week hosted Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara – positioning Turkey as a key player in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Radio France Internationale · Aug 17, 2024
Friday briefing: As Middle East peace talks continue, the threat of Iran looms large In today’s newsletter: Israel’s reluctance to compromise is under mounting pressure – will Tehran’s intentions change the prospect of peace? The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024
‘Cautious optimism’: Gaza ceasefire talks expected to continue on Friday Negotiations in Doha come amid fears of regional escalation as Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 40,000. Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2024
Iran will fall into Netanyahu’s trap if it hits Israel hard – but it can still avoid disaster A major attack would strengthen the Israeli leader and scupper peace talks over Gaza. A ceasefire should be Tehran’s priority, says Middle East thinktank founder Esfandyar Batmanghelidj The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024
Hamas Leader Seeks Ceasefire Deal Amid Mounting Pressure Hamas ceasefire interest, US pressure on Netanyahu, complex Israeli politics, tensions in Middle East, crucial ceasefire negotiations. Top News · Aug 12, 2024
Hamas urges return to existing Gaza ceasefire proposal The group has said it wants a truce plan based on US President Joe Biden’s May 31 ceasefire proposal. Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2024
Hamas Leader Pushes For Ceasefire Deal Amid Political Tensions Hamas leader seeks ceasefire with Israel amidst internal opposition and external pressure. Tensions rise in the Middle East. Top News · Aug 11, 2024
Order by Iran’s Khamenei to ‘punish’ Israel will be implemented: IRGC Iranian official says retaliation for killing of Hamas’s Ismail Haniyeh will be carried out ‘in the best possible way’. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2024
Hamas has a new political chief. What will Yahya Sinwar mean for Gaza? Ceasefire negotiations could still progress with Sinwar at the helm, but the Israeli side has been a roadblock. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2024
Macron says war in Gaza 'must stop', backs mediation efforts French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called for an end to the fighting in Gaza, saying France was lending its "full support" to mediation efforts in the war between Israel and Hamas. Radio France Internationale · Aug 9, 2024
Israeli Troops Launch New Assault In Southern Gaza City Israeli forces target Hamas in Khan Younis amid cease-fire negotiations, leading to civilian displacement and humanitarian crisis. Top News · Aug 9, 2024
US, Qatar and Egypt call on Israel and Hamas to resume urgent ceasefire talks Joint statement says framework agreement is ‘on the table’ and there are no excuses ‘from any party for further delay’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024
International Criminal Court judges mulling arrest warrants consider legal arguments on jurisdiction Dozens of countries, academics and rights groups have filed legal arguments either rejecting or supporting the International Criminal Court’s power to issue arrest warrants in its investigation into the war in Gaze and Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024 Israeli troops launch a new assault into Gaza's Khan Younis as mediators push for cease-fire talks Israeli troops have launched a new assault into the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis
The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024 Gaza update: Hamas appoints new leader as Middle East braces for more violence Iran is going to launch a retaliatory strike against Israel for the dual assassinations of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, on July 31 and Hezbollah’s number two, Fuad Shukr, just hours before. The only questions are when, where and how far will Iran go, which leads to its own supplemental question:…
The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024 Ceasefire in Gaza more remote with the assassination of Haniyeh and promotion of Sinwar Yahya Sinwar has been “unanimously” chosen as the successor to Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas who was assassinated in Tehran on July 31. Sinwar is reported to be more extreme than his predecessor and is widely understood to be the architect of the October 7 attacks in which…
International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024 Iran Says Israel Seeks To 'Expand War' Amid De-escalation Push Iran accused Israel on Thursday of wanting to spread war in the Middle East, as diplomatic efforts sought a regional de-escalation following the killings of Tehran-allied militant leaders.
International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024 Iran Says Hamas Leader's Killing A Costly 'Strategic Mistake' By Israel Israel committed a costly "strategic mistake" with its killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week, Iran's acting foreign minister told AFP in an interview on Thursday.
Reason · Aug 8, 2024 Iran Speaks of Israel's 'Annihilation' Plus: Tim Walz's bad free speech comments, Planned Parenthood being sued, the metamorphosis of dining, and more...
International Business Times UK · Aug 7, 2024 Who Is Yahya Sinwar: New Hamas Leader Is Reportedly Hiding In Gaza's Underground Tunnels Following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader, who is currently believed to be hiding in underground tunnels.
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024 Who is Yahya Sinwar, the new leader of Hamas? The new leader of the militant group Hamas has a brutal reputation and a deep understanding of Israel
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024 Hamas has a new leader. How will that affect the war in Gaza and cease-fire efforts? Yahya Sinwar’s appointment as the top leader of Hamas formalizes a role he assumed in the early hours of Oct. 7, when the surprise attack into Israel that he helped mastermind ushered in the bloodiest chapter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
International Business Times · Aug 7, 2024 'He Embodies Their Cruelty': Israelis Decry New Hamas Leader Israelis railed against new Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Wednesday, with some hoping he will meet the same fate as his predecessor who was killed last week.
Top News · Aug 7, 2024 Israel Vows To Target New Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Israel targets Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar for his role in past terrorist attacks and ongoing conflict, with U.S. acknowledging his influence on potential ce...