By Joke Kujenya PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend the planned peace summit in Egypt, his office announced Monday, citing observance of the Jewish holiday Simchat Torah. The statement followed an earlier declaration by Egypt’s presidency that Netanyahu was expected to join the high-level meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh alongside Uni...
By Joke Kujenya THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE filled Israel’s parliament as United States President Donald Trump declared the Gaza ceasefire “the historic dawn of a new Middle East,” marking the first address by an American president to the Knesset since 2008. The event coincided with the release of the final 20 surviving hostages held by Hamas, ending...
By Joke Kujenya THE SUSPENSION of aid deliveries into Gaza has intensified tensions, with Israel warning of repercussions if Hamas does not agree to an extended ceasefire proposal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Sunday that all goods and supplies into Gaza would be halted until Hamas accepts the proposed truce...
