African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Hundreds of freed Palestinian prisoners and detainees have been welcomed with tears, ululations, and screams of joy as they were released by Israel to reunite with their families in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The large-scale release — one of the most significant in years — involved about 250 prisoners convicted of serious crimes, […]
Summary Ceasefire due to start 24 hours after Israeli ratification Hostages could be released 72 hours later Israelis gather at ‘Hostage Square’ in anticipation of official start Trump expresses hope for ‘everlasting peace’ and is invited to speak to Knesset Tel Aviv / Gaza City – Israel’s government has ratified a landmark ceasefire deal with the […]
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt — After two years of relentless bloodshed and destruction in Gaza, negotiators from Israel and Hamas are facing a narrow window of opportunity to end one of the most devastating conflicts in modern Middle Eastern history. The talks, taking place in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, aim to halt […]
Tel Aviv/Gaza City – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed for the first time that his government is supporting armed Palestinian factions in Gaza, revealing that local clan militias are being used to assist in the military campaign against Hamas. In a video statement posted to X on Thursday, Netanyahu said that “powerful local […]
Hamas has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander on Monday, the group said, paving the way for a possible return to ceasefire talks for the war-torn enclave. The Palestinian militant group said it is ready to be involved in negotiations to reach a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire agreement. The Hamas statement did not indicate when the […]
