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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed a sweeping U.S. peace proposal for Gaza that would force Hamas to disarm in exchange for aid and reconstruction — leaving the militant group to decide whether to accept what amounts to surrender or face renewed devastation. President Donald Trump unveiled the 20-point …

President Donald Trump on Sunday delivered what he described as his “last warning” to Hamas, pressing the Palestinian militant group to accept a U.S.-brokered deal that would free hostages held in Gaza and open the way for a ceasefire. “The Israelis have accepted my Terms. It is time for Hamas …

Former President Donald Trump’s call for expanded humanitarian aid to Gaza has ignited sharp divisions within the Republican Party, revealing a rare public rift with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and deepening an already volatile debate on Capitol Hill over the U.S. response to the crisis. Trump’s recent suggestion to …

The United States abruptly ended its participation in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas on Thursday, with President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff accusing the militant group of showing “a lack of desire” to reach a truce. “While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed in Washington Monday morning for a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump, aiming to finalize a long-sought ceasefire deal to pause the near two-year-long conflict in Gaza. The visit comes amid intensifying negotiations between Israeli officials and Hamas intermediaries and follows a weekend of …

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the conditions for a proposed 60-day ceasefire with Hamas, marking a significant step toward ending the nearly nine-month conflict that has devastated Gaza and left tens of thousands dead. “My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis …

The U.S. Senate rejected Friday, 47-53, a resolution authored by Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine to block American forces from hostility against Iran. Though a shaky ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel has held this week, somewhat diminishing the urgency of the vote, proponents of the resolution made two major arguments during …

President Donald Trump sharply criticized both Israel and Iran on Tuesday morning, just hours after heralding what he called an “unlimited” ceasefire between the two longtime adversaries — a fragile agreement that now appears dangerously close to collapsing. “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and …

Israel and Iran reached a truce in their 12-day-old war Monday, President Donald Trump said on social media. The ceasefire will go into effect at midnight Eastern, he said. “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE … …

The United States has entered the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, launching a dramatic and unprecedented joint military strike on Iranian nuclear sites early Saturday alongside Israeli forces, President Donald Trump confirmed on his Truth Social platform. “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites …

President Donald Trump abruptly departed the G7 summit Monday, skipping a final day of meetings as the escalating Israel-Iran conflict took center stage. The U.S. president issued a chilling warning on social media: “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!“ Trump’s sudden exit followed a weekend of tense diplomacy among world leaders …

President Donald Trump on Friday called on Iran to swiftly reenter negotiations over its nuclear program just hours after Israel launched a wave of strikes targeting Tehran’s key nuclear and military infrastructure. The rapidly unfolding crisis has jolted the Middle East and reignited fears of regional war. While Trump insisted …

U.S. officials have been informed that Israel is fully prepared to launch a military operation against Iran, several sources told CBS News, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and prompting a swift evacuation order for Americans in Iraq. The State Department on Wednesday directed all non-emergency U.S. government personnel …

Hamas announced Sunday that it will release Edan Alexander, the last known U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza, as part of ongoing ceasefire mediation efforts involving the United States, Qatar, and Egypt. Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli-American, has been held by Hamas for 583 days following his abduction on October 7, …

Israel’s Security Cabinet has unanimously approved a new military plan to seize full control of the Gaza Strip, signaling a dramatic escalation in the war against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the decision late Sunday, describing the upcoming operation as “intensive” and “powerful,” with the objective of permanently defeating …