Hamas Signals Progress Toward Resumed Hostage Releases

Iran's Diplomatic Efforts for Islamic UnityDuring the Eid al-Adha holiday, Iran has initiated high-level phone calls with regional nations to promote Islamic unity and strengthen its diplomatic ties, particularly in light of recent Israeli airstrikes affecting its proxies. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke with Egyptian officials about bilateral relations and regional issues, while President Masoud Pezeshkian reached out to UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, emphasizing the need for cooperation amid ongoing...

Gaza's civil defense agency reported that Israeli forces killed at least 36 Palestinians, including six near a US-backed aid distribution center in Rafah, amid ongoing violence following Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel. The Israeli military claimed the troops fired warning shots at individuals posing a threat, while an aid boat with activists, including Greta Thunberg, approached Gaza to address the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the blockade. The overall toll from the conflict has reached...

Beginning early Saturday, Israeli air strikes and gunfire resulted in the deaths of at least 65 Palestinians and injuries to around 100 in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian sources. On the second day of Eid al-Adha, a significant number of casualties occurred, including at least 15 people, among them six children, in strikes on residential areas, with ongoing rescue efforts indicating a potential rise in the death toll. This escalation is part of a...

More than a month after a deadly attack in Pahalgam, tensions between India and Pakistan remain high, highlighting the dangers of nuclear deterrence in a volatile region. The conflict, rooted in the Kashmir dispute, underscores the plight of Kashmiris who suffer under occupation, often overlooked in geopolitical narratives. While India seeks to assert its power through militarization and alignment with the West, the reality of its internal divisions and the potential for catastrophic escalation loom...

On Saturday, Gaza's civil defense agency reported that Israeli forces killed at least 36 Palestinians, including six near a US-backed aid distribution center in Rafah, with the Israeli military claiming they fired "warning shots" at those advancing toward troops. Amidst ongoing tensions, an activist boat, including Greta Thunberg, approached Gaza to highlight the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the Israeli blockade, while the death toll from the Gaza war reached 54,772, primarily civilians. Additionally, Israeli forces...

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Halts OperationsThe Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) announced a temporary pause in operations due to threats from Hamas against its staff, stating that these threats endangered innocent lives and hindered aid distribution. GHF accused Hamas of seeking to control and exploit aid for its agenda, but affirmed its commitment to safe and independent aid delivery, planning to adapt operations to resume distributions. Additionally, GHF had halted aid distribution on Friday due to overcrowding,...