By The World Reports StaffJerusalem | October 12, 2025 Israel and Gaza are making final preparations for a large-scale exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, a critical step in the ceasefire deal that could mark the end of the two-year war in Gaza. Under the terms of the agreement, Hamas must release all surviving…
Gaza officials say Israeli forces carried out a new wave of strikes that killed 118 people over four days, from the dawn of Saturday, Oct. 4, through the end of Tuesday, Oct. 7. The Gaza Government Media Office accused Israel of pressing on with the bombing despite a call from US President Donald Trump to…
The Israeli navy has reportedly intercepted and boarded several vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission carrying aid and activists bound for Gaza. Organisers say the operation occurred in international waters, while Israel insists its actions were part of enforcing its long-standing blockade of the territory. The incident has sparked diplomatic backlash, particularly…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have unveiled a 20-point peace proposal for Gaza, issuing a stark warning to Hamas: accept the deal or face severe repercussions. The leaders, speaking at a joint White House press briefing, described the plan as a “historic breakthrough” for the Middle East. The proposal…
US President Donald Trump has declared he will not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, in a direct challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition. Speaking from the Oval Office ahead of Netanyahu’s UN address, Trump told reporters: “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. It’s not going to…
ROME – Italy has dispatched a second navy vessel to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), an international aid mission attempting to deliver humanitarian supplies to Gaza, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto announced on Thursday. The flotilla, which comprises approximately 50 civilian boats, faced drone attacks while navigating international waters off Greece, heightening concerns for the…
