Headlines- "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organization of the Islamic [Republic] of Iran," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on the X social media platform..
- The declaration of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was applauded by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), which described it as "a critical and long-overdue reprieve for civilians who have endured weeks of unrelenting violence."
- The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been welcomed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who expressed optimism that it will lay the groundwork for long-term stability in the Middle East.
- As part of an earlier two-week ceasefire deal between Tehran and the United States to pause the conflict in the Middle East, Iran's Foreign Ministry praised the ceasefire reached by Israel and Lebanon.
- At midnight local time on Friday, gunfire broke out in the southern suburbs of Beirut as a ceasefire with Israel came into effect.
- The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health estimates that since March 2, Israeli forces have killed at least 2,196 civilians and injured another 7,185.
- The Lebanese government urges people not return back to their homes in southern Lebanon, despite Israel and Lebanon have reached a 10-day ceasefire.
- The United States is "very close" to a deal with Iran, President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House.
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Israelis Struggle with Trauma Four Months...
Four months after the terror attack in southern Israel by Hamas on October 7, Israelis still grappling with the consequences of the invasion on their land, the devastation to their families, and concerns about the future.
Journalists Always Face Challenges While Covering...
Reporters say it’s always challenging covering the West Bank.But restrictions on journalists have increased since the Hamas terror incident on October 7. PRESS
Scientists Look over the Effects of...
Countries engaged in war focus, winning the immediate battles over mitigating their negative environmental effects. Researchers are trying to better measure the environmental impacts of ongoing conflicts, but, as they say that there are substantial impacts in conflict zones ranging from Gaza to the Ukraine.
Israelis and Palestinians: Two Tales of...
Israelis were pushed from their kibbutz near the Gaza border on October 7th by the terror attack carried out by Hamas.Palestinian workers who were employed in Israel were found themselves without a place to go.
For Holocaust Survivors,Massacre on October 7...
Many Israelis are making comparisons between the October 7 Hamas massacre and the Holocaust genocide on Saturday, which is Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust survivors themselves made up a portion of the people affected by October 7.
Support for Hamas in the West...
According to a Palestinian pollster, since October 7th, support for Hamas in the West Bank has increased significantly, rising from 12% in October to 44% in December.
Israeli Hostage Families Worry Not Enough...
The family members of the 136 Israeli hostages who are still being held in Gaza say timr is eunning out to bring their loved ones home alive. However, a deal with Hamas would probably mean the end of the Gaza War, which Israeli officials say is not a possibility at this time.
Thousands Turn Out in Washington for...
As the Israel-Hamas war reached its 100th day, thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for a “March for Gaza” rally. The march was a part of a global day of protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza
Growing Tensions in Israel Between Arabs...
Since the October 7th Hamas attack and the ensuing war in Gaza, relations between Israel’s Arab and Jewish people have become more fraught. Many Arab citizens say they are worried about being penalized if they speak out.
Criticizing “Selective Outrage” of Allies, Human...
Human Rights Watch accused Israel of war crimes in its annual report, which was released on Thursday. The rights group also claimed that other governments expressed “selective outrage” over the atrocities committed in the Gaza War.