Israel’s military on Wednesday issued a stark warning to Yemenis to avoid Huthi-controlled ports following the interception of a missile fired by the Iran-backed Huthi rebels. The missile, reportedly aimed at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, was successfully shot down, with explosions heard in Jerusalem shortly after air raid sirens were activated. The…
Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Monday after Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages, completing the first exchange under a long-awaited truce aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in Gaza. The three hostages released Sunday, all women, were reunited with their families and taken to hospital in central Israel where a doctor…
A helicopter carrying the three released hostages has arrived at the Sheba Medical Centre in Tel Aviv. Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were said to be in good health after being released earlier, but they will receive further treatment at the hospital. “The three released hostages, together with their mothers, just landed at…
The United Nations Security Council has overwhelmingly voted in favour of a US-proposed ceasefire plan for Israel and Gaza, marking a significant step towards peace in the Middle East. 14 of the 15 members of the Security Council supported the resolution, which lays out requirements for a “full and complete ceasefire,” while Russia abstained. US…
