U.S. Embassy in Lebanon praises ’12 hours of peace’ on Israel border

Following 12 hours of calm along the Blue Line marking the border between Lebanon and Israel, the U.S. embassy in Lebanon expressed hope for a better tomorrow for Lebanon. This temporary ceasefire brought a renewed energy to the region, giving residents a welcomed break from the daily exchanges of fire between the armed group Hezbollah …

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Israel Defense Forces Uncover and Destroy Hamas Terrorist Tunnels

GAZA CITY (TND) — Following an announcement from Israel’s military, it was revealed on Friday that an extensive network of tunnels used by Hamas terrorists had been completely eliminated. “The [Israeli Defense Force](IDF) has completed its operational preparations according to the defensive positions of the pause,” the IDF stated via X. “Earlier this morning, our …

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Inside the Intense Five-Week Negotiations for the Hamas Hostage Deal

Secret negotiations involving U.S., Israeli, Qatari, and Egyptian officials, the CIA, the Mossad, and President Joe Biden culminated in securing a four-day cease-fire with the potential to free 50 hostages from Hamas. These talks underscored the complex obstacles in rescuing approximately 240 captives taken during Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel. An involved diplomat …

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Progressives urge cease-fire as tensions rise despite Israel-Hamas hostage deal

Progressives stand firm on the need for a prolonged cease-fire in Gaza, even following a hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas that will temporarily stop the battle for four to five days. For weeks, these lawmakers have criticized the administration’s policies, urging President Joe Biden to demand a cease-fire and place conditions on U.S. military …

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Hamas Hostage Stories: Accounts of Israeli Victims Held Captive

Amidst ongoing hostilities in Gaza, Israel’s cabinet has recently approved a groundbreaking deal with Hamas aimed at securing the release of 50 of the estimated 240 hostages being held in the region. Notably, the hostages slated for release include women and children, who Hamas agrees to free over a four-day pause in fighting outlined in …

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Israel-Hamas War: Real-time Updates and News on Gaza Conflict

created to ensure the safe and unimpeded passage of humanitarian aid and urgent supplies to those in need.””Third, a comprehensive international effort should be launched to address the region’s root causes and chart a course for a durable and lasting settlement to the conflict,” Xi added.China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a separate statement …

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Hamas Leader Announces Impending Truce with Israel

The head of Hamas informed Reuters on Tuesday that the Palestinian militant group was on the brink of reaching a ceasefire agreement with Israel, even as the deadly assault on Gaza continued and rockets were being launched into Israel. Hamas officials are “close to reaching a truce agreement” with Israel, and they have submitted their …

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