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Ceasefire offers Israel opportunity to end its international isolation

 A ceasefire in Gaza is raising hopes among many in Israel that the country can begin to repair its image abroad, after months of deepening isolation due to the toll of the two-year conflict.

Hamas gives Israel another hostage body, vows to return rest

Hamas handed over to Israel the remains of one more hostage on Friday night, after insisting it was committed to returning all the dead captives still unaccounted for under Gaza's ruins after two years of war.

‘Everything turned to ash’: Gazans return to razed homes

As a fragile ceasefire holds, displaced Palestinian residents of Gaza City have returned to their homes only to find rubble, with many of them forced to camp out in makeshift shelters.

Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal

Israel's defence minister threatened Wednesday to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza.

India says priority is consumers after Trump comments on stopping Russian oil

India said Thursday that its energy priority was the interest of its citizens, after US President Donald Trump said New Delhi had promised it will stop buying Russian oil.

Hamas launches Gaza crackdown as Trump vows to disarm group

Hamas tightened its grip on Gaza's ruined cities Tuesday, launching a crackdown and executing alleged collaborators, even as US President Donald Trump vowed to disarm the group.

World leaders sign Gaza deal after Israel-Hamas prisoner swap: As it happened

Israel has released 250 imprisoned Palestinians after Hamas handed over all 20 living Israeli captives

What Gaza needs: Billions required for recovery from Israel’s devastation

Experts estimate $50 - $70B needed for reconstruction of Gaza, Will Middle Eastern countries help?

Hamas Rejects Participation in Gaza Peace Deal Signing, Citing Concerns Over Plan

Hamas announced it will not attend the signing of the US-brokered Gaza peace deal in Egypt, citing reservations over parts of President Trump’s plan

Trusting Trump: Why Hamas gambled on giving up Gaza hostages

Hamas has harshly criticized Donald Trump, calling him a racist and a "recipe for chaos" with an absurd vision for Gaza. Yet, a remarkable phone call last month convinced the group he might enforce a peace deal with Israel, even if they released all hostages.

New Chapter in U.S.-Qatar Relations: Air Force Partnership Takes Off in Idaho

The U.S. has approved Qatar’s construction of an air force facility at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Base to host F-15 jets and pilots, strengthening defense cooperation between the two nations

Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect as IDF Withdraws Under Trump-Brokered Deal

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come into effect, with the IDF confirming troop withdrawals from Gaza under the deal.