Eli Sharabi, once held by Hamas for 491 days, speaks of survival, unbearable loss, and the urgent need for peace. As Trump’s plan falters, Sharabi pleads for the release of remaining hostages and warns of war’s devastating consequences

The Global Sumud Flotilla continues its journey toward Gaza after claiming Israeli harassment at sea. With politicians, climate activists, and international backing aboard, tensions mount as Israel vows to stop the boats and foreign governments call for restraint

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is in high-level talks to potentially lead a post-war transitional authority in Gaza, backed by the White House, UN, and Gulf nations, with the aim of stabilising governance before returning control to Palestinians

The inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival faces criticism from Human Rights Watch, which urges performers to speak out against Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses and repression of free speech

The indefinite closure of the Allenby Bridge by Israel cuts off the West Bank’s only external gateway through Jordan. The decision has stranded thousands, blocked trade routes, and sparked political and humanitarian criticism amid intensifying Israeli-Palestinian tensions

Abdullah, 19, was shot dead while waiting at a Gaza food site. His story highlights the desperation of Palestinians amid famine, Israel’s military operations, and accusations of systematic targeting near aid centers run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

UAE has temporarily frozen tourist and work visas for citizens of nine African and Asian nations under its 2026 policy. The ban, citing fraud, health, and security issues, impacts migrant workers, remittances, and tourism, with no official end date announced

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Western powers that Tehran would not yield to pressure over its nuclear program as the UN sanctions snapback deadline approaches, with diplomacy hanging in the balance amid mounting threats and diplomatic rift

Israel has bombed UNRWA schools in Gaza’s al-Shati camp, where displaced families had sought refuge, just after issuing expulsion orders. Residential buildings, including the al-Rayas block, are also under threat as the humanitarian crisis deepens with continued airstrikes

Reports reveal former IDF chief Herzi Halevi urged a ceasefire deal that would have freed all Gaza hostages before Israel’s Rafah invasion, but Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the plan, fearing it signaled weakness and defeat for Israel

Thousands of Israeli reservists have begun reporting for duty as the Israel Defense Forces...

A strike on the Palestine Red Crescent Society headquarters in Khan Younis killed a staff member and injured three others, according to PRCS. The attack highlights escalating risks to aid workers and worsening humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip