Netanyahu says Israel, US considering 'alternative options' against Hamas

by Naharnet Newsdesk 25 July 2025, 17:41 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said that Hamas was obstructing a deal to released hostages held in Gaza, as indirect negotiations hit a dead end. "Hamas is the obstacle to a hostage...

Nine more die of malnutrition in Gaza, health ministry says, as Israel to allow foreign aid airdrops

Nine people in Gaza died from malnutrition in the last 24 hours, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The death toll from hunger has now reached 122, with 83 of the victims being children. The announcement comes as Israel says it will allow...

UN chief condemns Israel's targeting of Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the killing of more than 1,000 Palestinians attempting to access food aid since May 27, denouncing what he described as a shocking lack of "humanity" and "compassion" for the people of...

Israel blames UN for Gaza aid shortage, says Hamas exploiting famine claims at talks

KEREM SHALOM CROSSING, Gaza border — Israel on Thursday blamed a “lack of cooperation from the international community” for the limited aid entering the Gaza Strip while dismissing Hamas’s “famine narrative” as a tactic used in the hostage talks....

Israel recalls negotiating team from talks in Qatar following Hamas response

Israel says it has decided to recall its negotiating team from indirect talks with the Islamic group Hamas that have taken place in Qatar based on a US-proposed 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

Carney says Israel violating international law as allies call for Gaza aid

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday accused the Israeli government of failing to prevent a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and of violating international law by denying aid. In a post on X, Carney said Israel’s control of aid...

Israel seeks permanent seizure of Gaza-bound 'Freedom Flotilla' ship

Israel has filed a request to permanently confiscate the Gaza-bound ship Madleen from the “Freedom Flotilla,” after it attempted to break the naval blockade on the Gaza Strip. The request, submitted Thursday by the Haifa District Attorney’s Office...

Israel Condemns France’s Recognition Of State Of Palestine, Says It's Another Iranian Proxy

The Israeli government has condemned France's recognition of the State of Palestine. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, shared the country's position on his official X handle. "We strongly condemn President Macron’s decision to recognise...

Israel Adesanya issues bold preview of potential Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev fight

Israel Adesanya is highly anticipated for the potential welterweight title matchup between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev. Adesanya praised Della Maddalena's abilities inside the cage and backed him to prevail over Makhachev. Earlier...

HRW calls on UN member states to end decades of Israel “impunity”

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the United Nations member states scheduled to convene for the Palestine conference on 28-29 July 2025 in New York to take immediate and concrete actions towards ending decades of “impunity” for Israel’s...

“Not a single ton:” Colombian President orders navy to ban coal shipments to Israel

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has escalated his protest against Israel’s military operations in Gaza by ordering the Navy to intercept and block all coal shipments leaving Colombian ports en route to Israel. This move comes nearly a year after...

Behind the Scenes of Barrack-Berri Meeting: “Israel Untrustworthy”

Lebanese Newspaper Al-Akhbar released some details of the meeting between Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri and US envoy Tom Barrack earlier this week. In a report on Friday, Al-Akhbar mentioned that the Lebanese speaker told the US envoy that the...

Israel measles outbreak rises to 246 cases

JERUSALEM, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Israel's Health Ministry on Thursday reported 55 new measles cases, bringing the total number of verified infections to 246 since the outbreak began in early April. According to the ministry, there are currently 91...

Israel and US recall teams from Gaza truce talks, blame Hamas

JERUSALEM/CAIRO - Israel and the United States recalled their delegations from Gaza ceasefire talks for consultations on Thursday, with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff accusing the Palestinian militant group Hamas of failing to act in good faith in the...

Israel studies Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire plan as fighting rages

A view of destroyed buildings in Gaza, July 23, 2025. /VCG A view of destroyed buildings in Gaza, July 23, 2025. /VCG Israel is reviewing a revised response from Hamas to a proposed ceasefire and hostage-release deal, Prime Minister Benjamin...

Israel, U.S. protesters decry Gaza starvation as 'war crime'

Protesters took to streets in Tel Aviv and New York recently and called for the end of the Israeli military operations and its "starvation policy"in Gaza. The ongoing conflict and Israel's blockade have exacerbated the humanitarian disaster in the...

Australian army officer stripped of security clearance over Israel loyalty leaves defence force

An officer in the Australian army, stripped of his security clearance because Asio believed he was more loyal to Israel, has left the Australian defence force. In February, Guardian Australia revealed the man had his clearance revoked after the...

Israel, US Recall Teams From Gaza Ceasefire Talks After Hamas Proposal

Home west asia Gaza Israel, US Recall Teams From Gaza Ceasefire Talks After Hamas Proposal U.S. envoy Witkoff said mediators had made a great effort, but "Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith". Israel and the United...

George Deek: Azerbaijan-Israel cooperation may become regional power

Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Israel can become a regional power, Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan George Deek said at a press conference on the results of his diplomatic tenure, APA reports. He noted that "for Azerbaijan to have achieved...

Hamas doesn't really want to stop fighting Israel, President Trump says