Thousands march across Uruguay calling for justice for Palestinians in Gaza

In a display of solidarity, thousands of Uruguayans took to the streets on Friday, demanding their government's recognition of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as genocide and the severance of diplomatic and economic ties with Israel.

First round of Gaza talks in Egypt ends on ‘positive’ note

The first round of indirect talks between mediators and Hamas in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, concluded Tuesday and was described by participants as positive, producing a roadmap and mechanisms for the current negotiating cycle.

Hezbollah: Israel turns to politics after military failures in Gaza

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza is designed to “polish” Israel's image on the international stage. 

Hamas rejects reports of new ceasefire plan as Trump pushes Gaza blueprint

Hamas has dismissed reports of fresh ceasefire proposals, saying negotiations have been suspended since an alleged assassination attempt against its leadership in Doha earlier this month.

Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible ‘within the next week’

United States President Donald Trump said he believes a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas could be reached within a week, Al Jazeera reported.

Pope Leo decries ‘shameful’ disregard for international law

Pope Leo XIV has lamented what he described as the rise of blunt power over the rules of international law as conflicts rage around the world and global institutions continue to fail to end abuses and war crimes, Al Jazeera reported.

By Wesam Bahrani

Hamas: Captive won’t leave alive

Two more Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza

TEHRAN – Hamas warns the Israeli regime that its occupation forces will not retrieve a captive alive from a besieged area.

Gaza ceasefire talks resume as Israeli assault kills hundreds in 72 hours

Israel and Hamas resumed ceasefire talks on Saturday in Qatar, both sides said, even as Israeli forces ramped up a bombing campaign that has killed hundreds of people over 72 hours, and mobilized for a massive new ground assault, Reuters reported.

Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire in first Sunday message

Pope Leo XIV has called for genuine peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff, Al Jazeera reported.

Hamas says open to releasing all hostages for 5-year truce

A Hamas delegation led by senior leader Khalil al-Hayya agreed on Saturday in Cairo to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a five-year truce, according to an Egyptian security source.

Hamas delegation heads to Egypt to discuss Gaza truce

A senior Hamas official told AFP on Tuesday that a delegation from the Palestinian group had departed for Cairo to discuss "new ideas" for achieving a ceasefire with Israel.

Breaking silence, building solidarity with Gaza

Tehran - Anti-war protests continue to sweep across the globe as activists demand an end to the violence and oppression faced by Palestinians. Demonstrators are calling for an immediate ceasefire, the lifting of the Israeli blockade on Gaza, and a halt to genocide and ethnic cleansing.

Qatar informs Iran on Gaza ceasefire talks

TEHRAN – Qatar's Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, briefed Iran on the ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, as reports indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin is remaining intransigent on conditions unacceptable by Palestinians. 

Iranian diplomat hails Hamas’ non-attendance in Doha talks in face of Western deception

TEHRAN – Mohammad Hossein Soltanifar, head of Iran's office for the protection of interests in Egypt, has lauded Hamas' decision to skip the latest round of ceasefire talks in Doha, Qatar, as analysts warn Washington is trying to buy time for Israel before Iran retaliates for the regime’s assassination of Hamas Political Chief Ismail Haniyeh.