Israeli Hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025. (Reuters)

Can Netanyahu survive the odds after Gaza peace deal?

Netanyahu faces mounting legal, political, and public challenges after Gaza war, with corruption trials, opposition criticism, and 64% of Israelis believing he should resign over security failures.

October 21, 2025

Palestinians celebrate following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting, outside Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP)

Erdogan says Turkey to join 'task force' to monitor Gaza deal

The agreement, which will be signed in Egypt on Thursday, involves freeing the remaining hostages and is seen as a major step towards ending the two-year war.

October 9, 2025

Israeli bombing must stop for Gaza hostage release: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Israel must halt airstrikes in Gaza for Hamas to proceed with hostage releases, emphasizing that negotiations cannot continue amid active military operations.

October 5, 2025