Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to agree to Gaza peace deal
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
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President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to support a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
At least 85 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid in one of the deadliest days for aid-seekers since the war began, Gaza's Health Ministry said.
Trump has made it clear that he wants an Israel-Hamas ceasefire to be his next diplomatic achievement. Can he convince Netanyahu the time is right to make a deal?
President Trump, Israel and Iran say a ceasefire he announced earlier between the two nations has begun.
President Trump downplayed Iran's attacks on a U.S. base in Qatar, and said Iran offered early warning.
A Middle East expert weighs in on Iran's retaliatory targets after the Trump administration's surprise strikes against three nuclear sites.
"Out of an abundance of caution we recommend American citizens shelter in place until further notice," the U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar, said Monday amid concerns about retaliation from Iran.
Hamas and the Houthis vow retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iran, as reaction from most world leaders focuses on dialogue and deescalation.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president will make a decision on attack plans on Iran within the next two weeks.
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
As Israel continues striking Iran, Trump says he's still considering whether the U.S. military should provide direct support in an increasingly deadly war.
President Trump cut short his trip to Canada for a meeting with world leaders and took off for Washington late Monday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said it was due to "what's going on in the Middle East."
Israel attacked Iranian state television after Iran fired another wave of missiles at Israel on the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes.
The exchange of fire comes as talks on Iran's nuclear program in Oman between the U.S. and Iran were called off.
Sirens sounded in Israel as Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear facilities.
The question of the Qatari government's plans to donate a luxury 747 jet to the Pentagon loomed large over the visit, despite efforts by both Trump and the country's prime minister to downplay ethical concerns.
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
Mr. Trump is encouraging the two nations to meet in Turkey this week, as he himself prepares for a trip to the Middle East. Willie James Inman reports.
Officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza say the new Israeli assault has killed more than 400 people, as Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to extend the ceasefire.
Hamas says it will not only release more Israeli hostages than expected this week, but the terrorist group will also hand over the bodies of 4 slain captives.
Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.
In a news conferrence with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said the U.S. would "take over the Gaza Strip" and "own it."
Dual U.S.-Israeli national Keith Siegel is among the 3 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in the fourth swap with Israel.
