Hamas has announced the release of Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. This exchange raises the total hostages freed since January 19 to 18, with Israel releasing 383 Palestinian detainees as part of the deal
The direct route between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) marks the UAE’s only non-stop connection to the American city, enhancing travel options for passengers seeking convenience and flexibility
The release occurred in a low-key ceremony, highlighting the delicate nature of the exchange. The ICRC facilitated the handover, marking a key moment in the ongoing ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, potentially easing tensions between the two sides
The second strike, which targeted the neighboring town of Zawtar, injured four more people. The region, located north of the Litani River, lies only about 10 kilometers from the Israeli border
The complex agreement, negotiated over months by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, offers a six-week truce and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, a region devastated by 15 months of intense conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with top security officials on Tuesday to assess the situation. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the agreement was ready for implementation, depending on Hamas' acceptance
The assault, which the Israeli military described as a terrorist attack, took place near the village of al-Funduq, located on Highway 55. The dead victims have been identified as two women in their 70s and a 35-year-old police officer
“We will strike [the Houthis’] strategic infrastructure and decapitate its leaders. Just as we did to Haniyeh, Sinwar, and Nasrallah in Tehran, Gaza, and Lebanon, we will do in Hodeidah and Sanaa,” Katz declared at a ceremony commemorating Israeli security officers
Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed sorrow over the incident, calling it "a very painful and sad moment for the people of Israel." His statement reflected the growing concerns over a recent surge in violence across the region
The IDF stressed that it was responding to what it called a provocation by Hezbollah, which fired mortars at an Israeli army position in the Mount Dov area, a disputed region on the Israel-Lebanon border known internationally as Shebaa Farms
The ceasefire, brokered after intense fighting, was agreed upon by both sides, with its terms intended to halt hostilities between the Israeli military and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as criminal gangs and looters hinder critical aid distribution in southern regions. Aid workers report growing lawlessness, with these groups operating unchecked, obstructing vital relief efforts amid already dire conditions for local residents
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, stated that a US ceasefire proposal was awaiting Israel’s approval. The plan, spearheaded by US presidential adviser Amos Hochstein, has been described as a last-ditch effort to halt hostilities
Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas official, called for an immediate ceasefire as violence rages in Gaza and Israel intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The plea was made from Doha, where Qatar is facilitating ceasefire negotiations
Hamas has announced the release of Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. This exchange raises the total hostages freed since January 19 to 18, with Israel releasing 383 Palestinian detainees as part of the deal
The direct route between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) marks the UAE’s only non-stop connection to the American city, enhancing travel options for passengers seeking convenience and flexibility
Al Muhairi has already etched her name in UAE sporting history. In 2023, she became the first Emirati snowboarder to compete internationally at the Snowboarding Junior World Championships in Cardrona, New Zealand
St. Kitts and Nevis is proud to serve as a Vice Chair on the Inter-Governmental Negotiation Committee to draft the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation.