Tag Archives: mideast

Hamas claims it will 'protect' hostages, release them 'when circumstances on the ground allow'

Hamas is reportedly claiming that it will “protect” its hostages taken during the war with Israel and will only release them “when circumstances on the ground allow.” The comments surfaced Monday in a video message from Abu Obeida, whom Reuters says is the spokesman of the Palestinian terrorist group’s armed …

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Biden says Israel will stop fighting in Gaza when Hamas 'no longer maintains the capacity to murder'

President Biden said Wednesday that he thinks Israel’s military operation in Gaza will stop when Hamas “no longer maintains the capacity to murder, abuse, and do horrific things to the Israelis.” Speaking at a press conference after his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Biden called on the Israeli military …

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IDF chief says Israel 'prepared to continue fighting,' vows to 'dismantle Hamas' after cease-fire expires

Israel’s military chief shared his country’s priorities in the current Israel-Hamas war during a press briefing on Tuesday and revealed what the Israeli army intends to do after the current cease-fire expires. Israeli army Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Herzi Halevi said Tuesday that Israel’s first goal was to secure the …

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El-Sissi's re-election considered imminent as polls close in Egypt

Voting closed on Tuesday in Egypt’s presidential election that is almost certain to see President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi secure a third term. The election has been overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, a conflict on Egypt’s eastern border that threatens to expand into wider regional turmoil. Voting began Sunday. …

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Iraqi prime minister condemns US strike on a high-ranking militia commander

Iraq has condemned the United States after U.S. forces carried out a drone strike in central Baghdad on Thursday that killed a high-ranking militia commander. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said Friday that the U.S. targeting and killing Mushtaq Taleb al-Saidi — or “Abu Taqwa,” the leader of the …

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Turkey general election: What's at stake and why it matters

Turkey’s national parliamentary election on June 7th matters. The future direction of one of the Middle East’s strongest, most economically successful, most populous countries is at stake. While President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s name is not on the ballot, this Sunday’s general election may determine whether the most accomplished vote-getter in …

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UN gives long round of applause after Palestinian Authority president accuses Israel of 'genocide'

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas received a warm and extended round of applause from world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly during a speech in which he slammed Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza, insisted his party is ready to take over security and governance of the Gaza Strip — and …

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Trump envoy Witkoff visits IDF base in northern Gaza as peace deal advances, thousands return home

White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff was photographed Saturday visiting an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) base in the northern Gaza Strip as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be holding for a second day. The image was obtained exclusively by Fox News. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) leader Adm. …

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DR. MARC SIEGEL: From Horror to Hope: What Gaza's freed hostages teach a weary world

Any person who can survive captivity under extreme conditions is a hero in anyone’s book. Yes, there are variations in the degree of starvation, torture, mental anguish and deprivation; the degree of exposure to respiratory and gastrointestinal infections; not to mention the compounded torment for those who have been injured, …

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Trump credits Iran nuclear strikes for kickstarting Israel-Hamas peace deal

President Donald Trump told Fox News in an exclusive interview Monday that he credits the U.S. strikes on key Iranian nuclear sites for making the Israel-Hamas peace deal possible. Trump made the comments to Fox News’ Trey Yingst in Israel after Hamas freed the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages from …

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