Iran Delays Retaliation Against Israel, Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Negotiations

22 Aug 2024

Iran has indicated that its retaliation against Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh will be delayed, according to a spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Ali Mohammad Naeini stated that the response could be prolonged and will not be immediate. The escalation follows last month's...

Israel Has Accepted Ceasefire Deal, Says US Secretary Of State Anthony Blinken

20 Aug 2024

In a significant development aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on August 19 that Israel has accepted a ceasefire deal designed to bridge differences and facilitate the release of hostages. Blinken urged Hamas to also agree to the proposal, though he...

UN Security Council Votes in Favor of US Proposal for Gaza Ceasefire

11 Jun 2024

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, now in its eighth month, the United Nations Security Council voted on Monday (local time) to pass a resolution proposed by the US for a permanent ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza. The US-drafted resolution calls...

Hamas Chief Says Will Not Accept ‘Gaza Ceasefire Deal’ Without Security For Palestinians

08 Jun 2024

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh made a firm statement, asserting that Israel cannot impose its decisions on the Palestinian group. He emphasized that the Gaza Ceasefire deal must ensure security for Palestinians, indicating a stance against accepting agreements without such assurances. Haniyeh highlighted ongoing Israeli military actions, characterizing them as "massacres...