Israel launched an airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas, killing five members and a Qatari security officer. The Trump administration claims Qatar was warned in advance, but Qatar denies receiving any prior notice. Trump says the decision was Israel’s alone and promises such an incident won’t recur. Tensions flared between the United States and Qatar on … Read more
Trump warns Hamas to accept peace deal, says it’s the last opportunity. Israel has reportedly agreed to a 60-day ceasefire under Trump’s terms. Negotiations continue amid rising tensions and recent deadly attacks. United States President Donald Trump has issued what he described as a final warning to Hamas, urging the group to accept the peace … Read more
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has publicly confirmed for the first time that Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Tehran in July. Katz made the revelation during a speech in which he vowed to target the leadership of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, responsible for launching missiles and drones at Israel. EDITOR’S … Read more
Israel is investigating claims by Hamas after the group released images purportedly showing the body of a female hostage in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking during Sunday’s cabinet meeting, stated that Israeli authorities could not confirm the authenticity of the photos at this stage. “We are in contact with the family, and a notification … Read more
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif. In a statement, the pre-trial chamber rejected Israel’s objections to the court’s jurisdiction and cited “reasonable grounds” to believe the three men bear “criminal responsibility” for alleged … Read more
Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim announced on Friday that the group is willing to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, provided Israel adheres to specific terms. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will Face … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has accused Israel of committing “collective genocide” in Gaza, marking some of his most severe criticism of the country since the conflict began last year. Speaking at a gathering of Islamic leaders in Riyadh on Monday, MBS said: “The Kingdom reiterates its condemnation and absolute refusal of … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Yechiel Leiter, a U.S.-born former chief of staff in the Finance Ministry, as the next Israeli ambassador to the United States. “Yechiel Leiter is an exceptional diplomat with strong oratory skills and a deep knowledge of American culture and politics,” Netanyahu announced in a statement on Friday. EDITOR’S … Read more
In recent weeks, Qatar agreed to expel Hamas from its territory following a U.S. request, according to U.S. and Qatari sources reported by CNN. The decision concludes months of unsuccessful negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, whose senior leaders have been residing in Doha, Qatar’s capital. EDITOR’S … Read more
At least 93 individuals are reported dead or missing following an Israeli airstrike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Rescue teams indicated that a five-story residential building was struck, with social media footage showing bodies covered with blankets on the ground. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized on Wednesday that “now is the time” to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza, urging Israel to prevent further escalation with Iran. Israel is currently engaged in combat against Hamas, which is backed by Iran, in Gaza, as well as Hezbollah in Lebanon. The country has … Read more
A drone launched from Lebanon exploded near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on October 19. According to Reuters, there were no casualties as Netanyahu and his wife were not at home during the incident. The drone attack occurred amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, heightening security concerns in the region. … Read more
An Israeli airstrike has reportedly killed at least 33 people, including 21 women, in a northern Gaza refugee camp, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run authorities. Israel has yet to comment on the attack in Jabalia, a camp that has been under siege for weeks. Although the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar sparked hopes for a … Read more
Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader believed to have played a pivotal role in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, is feared dead following an Israeli operation in Gaza. Israeli authorities are investigating this possibility, but official confirmation has yet to be made. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
At least 26 people were killed and 93 injured in Israeli airstrikes targeting a mosque and a school sheltering displaced civilians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to the media office of Gaza’s Hamas-run government. Palestinian health officials reported an additional 20 casualties since Saturday night in northern Gaza, following Israeli tank deployments in … Read more
Israel’s military has opened an investigation after soldiers were caught on video throwing the bodies of three Palestinians off a rooftop during a raid in the occupied West Bank. The footage, recorded in the northern town of Qabatiya near Jenin, also appears to show an Israeli military bulldozer collecting and removing the bodies afterward. The … Read more
As President Joe Biden’s time in office winds down, the prospect of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza appears increasingly unlikely. Despite concerted efforts by US officials, Qatar, and Egypt, the two sides remain entrenched in their positions. The stakes are high, with the conflict having already claimed thousands of lives and … Read more
No fewer than 40 people have been killed and dozens more injured in southern Gaza due to Israeli airstrikes on a designated humanitarian zone, according to the Hamas-run Civil Defence authority. The Israeli military confirmed its aircraft targeted an operations centre in Khan Younis, allegedly used by Hamas fighters, and claimed to have taken precautions … Read more
At least 40,265 people have been killed and 93,144 wounded in Gaza due to Israeli military attacks since October 7, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry. Al Jazeera, citing the ministry, reported that within the past 24 hours alone, 42 Palestinians were killed and 163 were wounded. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on October 7, … Read more
Hamas said any resumption of ceasefire negotiations concerning the Gaza conflict should be based on existing plans, rather than initiating new rounds of discussions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that International mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States recently urged both Israel and Hamas to participate in talks scheduled for August 15, aiming to establish … Read more