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Netanyahu rival Gantz criticizes stance on Philadelphi, urges hostage deal

“We will be able to return to Philadelphi if and when we are required,” Gantz said, also calling for new elections JERUSALEM - Israel...

Saudi FM discusses developments in Palestinian territories with Moroccan, Indonesian counterparts

Prince Faisal and Marsudi discussed developments in the Palestinian territories in light of efforts to restore all legitimate rights to the State of Palestine and its people

Israeli finance minister asks attorney general to submit request to courts to halt strike

The call for a one-day general strike by Arnon Bar-David, whose Histadrut union represents hundreds of thousands of workers, was backed by Israel’s main manufacturers and entrepreneurs in the high-tech sector

Malaysia, New Zealand PMs call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Anwar said prospects for a ceasefire did not look encouraging at present KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his New Zealand counterpart Chris...

Kamala Harris says ceasefire and hostage release deal needed in Gaza

WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris told CNN on Thursday that a ceasefire and hostage release deal was needed in Gaza while she reiterated support for Israel and maintained her position that...

Egypt’s key role in ending the civil war in Sudan

Efforts by Egypt to address the conflict in Sudan between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces may eventually bear fruit and end a civil war that has lasted almost...

Israeli strike kills 3 in occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say

It said the apparent strike was carried out overnight into Thursday in the Tulkarem refugee camp The Palestinian Health Ministry says three people have been...

Blinken heads back to Middle East as Gaza truce hopes rise

US officials said they made progress and offered a proposal to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas, with talks to resume later in the coming week in Cairo

Hamas says killed Israeli hostage, wounded two others in ‘incidents’

Abu Obeida said Hamas had formed a committee to investigate the shootings Israel has killed more than 40,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run territory’s health ministry

Iran dismisses European calls for restraint amid Mideast tensions

Three European countries issued a statement on Monday calling on Iran and its allies to refrain from attacks against Israel DUBAI: Iran’s foreign ministry said...