The president of Columbia University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, announced during a hearing in the American Congress that she had fired a professor who had sided with Hamas in the aftermath of the massacre of Israelis on 7 October. The announcement was made in response to the Republican Elise Stefanik, … Read more
Israel went on alert after Iran’s threat to retaliate for attacks in Syria. (AFP) ISRAEL is on alert after arch-foe Iran threatened retaliation for an attack in Syria this month that killed two Iranian generals, and as the war against Hamas continues in Gaza. Days after Israel strengthened its air defenses and suspended the leave … Read more
Divided and weakened but not defeated. This is how Hamas appears six months after the attack on Israel on 7 October, according to the analysis of experts and sources close to the group, who underline that it still controls large parts of the Gaza Strip de facto, including those where the majority of of the … Read more
Back to Home / Middle East THE APRIL 12 THREAD The European Union sanctions armed arms of Hamas and Islamic Jihad for “widespread sexual violence” committed on October 7. On a regional scale, tension reaches a new level: the United States sends reinforcements to the Middle East after Iran’s threats targeting the Jewish state. For … Read more
Hamas said it was currently unable to identify and track the 40 Israeli hostages needed for the first phase of the ceasefire agreement. This was reported by CNN, citing two sources, one of which is Israeli, who raise fears that the number of dead hostages is higher than that known so far. According to the … Read more
Three sons of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh have been killed in an Israeli raid on the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. In addition to the three sons – Hazem, Amir and Mohammed – at least four of Haniyeh’s grandchildren also died: all were killed by a missile that hit the car in … Read more
Palestinians walk among the ruins of buildings in Gaza City destroyed by Israeli attacks. (AFP) NEWS of significant progress in ceasefire negotiations in Cairo, Egypt, between Hamas and Israel was revealed by Egyptian state media. However, Hamas officials denied these claims. A Hamas official said no progress had been made in talks in Cairo, Egypt, … Read more
Protesters in Jerusalem demanding the release of hostages (Menahem Kahana / AFP) Thousands of people gathered on Sunday (7/4) in front of the Israeli parliament building demanding the return of hostages kidnapped by Hamas six months ago. They urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to agree to a ceasefire so that the hostages would be … Read more