BREAKINGBREAKING, Israeli PM orders military not to begin the ceasefire until the names are released. Hamas says delay due to ‘technical field reasons’. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military not to begin the ceasefire in Gaza, scheduled to start at 8:30am (06:30 GMT), until Hamas issues the names of the captives to … Read more
Israeli PM Delays Gaza Ceasefire Until Hamas Releases hostage Names Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to delay the implementation of a ceasefire in Gaza,scheduled to begin at 8:30 am (0630 GMT),until Hamas provides the names of the captives to be released. This decision, announced by Netanyahu’s office on Sunday, has added … Read more
A ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas is set to take effect on Sunday, January 19, after an agreement was announced on Wednesday to end Israel’s devastating 15-month assault on the Gaza Strip. The three-phase agreement includes a temporary ceasefire, the release of Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners, and the return of displaced … Read more
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement after 15 months of devastating war that has left Gaza – home to 2.3 million Palestinians – in ruins. The deal, which is expected to be implemented in three phases starting on Sunday, was approved by the Hamas group on Wednesday. An Israeli Cabinet meeting, which was … Read more
At least 32 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds of others injured in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Tuesday, the enclave’s health authorities said, even as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas appear to be gaining momentum. Civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said the attacks primarily targeted the cities of Deir … Read more
Rocket Sirens Sound in Tel Aviv and Central Israel as Missile Launched from Yemen Intercepts On Tuesday morning, rocket sirens echoed through Tel Aviv and central Israel as a missile, believed to be launched from Yemen, was intercepted, reported the IDF. The swift reaction of Israel’s defense systems brought relief to residents as the threat … Read more
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Support for Salam shows a big shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted PM Mikati to keep the job. Nawaf Salam, the head of the International Court of Justice, is set to become Lebanon’s prime minister after more than half of lawmakers backed him for the post. Monday’s development … Read more
Barcelona hammered rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a wild Spanish Super Cup Clasico final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to win the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era. Kylian Mbappe put Madrid ahead, but a dominant Barcelona hit five in response before their goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off in the second half. Madrid … Read more
“[President-elect Donald] Trump’s return to the White House will inevitably lead to significant shifts in US policy, both internationally and regionally, due to his contrasting worldview and leadership style compared to Biden,” US policy expert and a senior researcher at the Institute for Policy and Strategy at Reichman University, Dr. Shay Har-Zvi told Maariv … Read more
Who: Real Madrid vs BarcelonaWhat: Spanish Super Cup finalWhere: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaWhen: 10:00pm (19:00 GMT) on SundayFollow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo build-up and commentary stream. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his players can avenge their thrashing earlier this season by Barcelona by winning the Spanish Super Cup on … Read more