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121. FT: Arab plan seeks Gaza ceasefire and potential Israel ties

Arab states are working on an initiative to achieve a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza. This broader plan could potentially offer Israel a normalization of relations if it agrees to irreversible steps towards creating a Palestinian state....

122. Christodoulides: Reunification in 2024 despite 50 year anniversary

Nikos Christodoulides emphasizes the significance of 2024, marking 50 years since the Turkish invasion and 20 years since Cyprus joined the EU....

123. UN Chief expresses concern over deepening divide in Cyprus

''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...

124. Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage is a bicommunal effort

125. More than 25,000 lives lost in Israel's Gaza actions

In a comprehensive report released on December 17, the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor (EuroMed) sheds light on the devastating human cost of Israel's actions in Gaza....

126. First humanitarian aid shipment en route to Gaza

In a significant milestone for Cyprus, the first ship laden with humanitarian aid is en route to the Gaza coast, marking the initial phase of the country's humanitarian corridor initiative....

127. Biden warns Israel as derogatory soldier videos surface

President Joe Biden, a staunch supporter of Israel, broke from tradition by openly criticizing the Israeli government's approach to the two-state solution....

128. Allegations of forced population shift amidst Gaza offensive

In a recent development, an Israeli government spokesperson, Eylon Levy, vehemently denied what he termed as ''outrageous and false'' allegations....

129. Israel's 'Gospel' AI raises alarms in Gaza strikes

In the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel's military has taken a tech-forward approach, deploying an AI-based target-creation platform known as ''the Gospel.''...

130. IDF strikes Gaza targets after ceasefire breach by Hamas

Israel's military swiftly resumed operations in Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the seven-day truce....

131. 81 hostages released, 180 prisoners freed in Israel-Hamas deal

In the latest turn of the Israel-Hamas conflict, twelve more hostages were released by Hamas, adding to the intricate dynamics of the ongoing ceasefire....

132. FT: Hamas releases fifth batch of hostages in ongoing ceasefire

In a significant development on Tuesday, Hamas released a fifth consecutive group of hostages amid a temporary ceasefire....

133. A 9-year-old's heartbreaking journey from hostage to home

In a harrowing ordeal, Emily Hunt spent her ninth birthday as a hostage in Gaza, caught in the crossfire of a Hamas attack in southern Israel. Reuniting with her father after fears of her demise, Emily's story sheds light on the toll of conflict. ...

134. Israel releases 17 hostages, including Russian and Thai nationals

In the latest chapter of the ongoing conflict, the third exchange of hostages and prisoners between Hamas and Israel unfolded amidst a fragile four-day truce in Gaza....

135. Hostage release delayed as Hamas demands aid access

Hamas's armed wing, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam brigades, has announced a delay in the second release of hostages scheduled for Saturday....

136. International Red Cross secures release of civilian hostages in Gaza Strip (LIVE)

In a significant development, the International Red Cross has taken custody of 24 civilian hostages held in the Gaza Strip, as reported by Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman. ...

137. Israel-Hamas truce sparks anticipation for families

A four-day ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict began today, providing a temporary respite for the war-weary residents of Gaza and Israel. The truce, initiated at 7 a.m. local time, paves the way for the release of hostages held since Hamas' October 7 attack....

138. Gaza ceasefire set for tomorrow, Friday, at 7am

A ceasefire in Gaza will commence at 7 a.m. on Friday morning, as announced by Qatar....

139. Controversial billboards stir emotions

Take a drive along any Cypriot highway and you’re confronted with billboard images of Israeli women and children kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on 7 October. ...

140. Israel anticipates release of hostages by Hamas

In a promising development, Israel's ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog, revealed that Hamas might release a substantial number of Israeli hostages ''in coming days.''...

141. Jews in LA protest for ceasefire in Gaza

In a rain-soaked protest on Hollywood Boulevard, over 1,000 demonstrators demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. ...

142. Abraham’s Tinderbox

I’ll begin by clearly condemning Hamas and its terrorist thugs and express grief at the horrors inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians on 7 October....

143. Babies among 12 dead in Israel-Hamas fuel dispute

Hamas has denied refusing an offer of fuel from Israel for Gaza's biggest hospital, which the World Health Organisation says is "not functioning" due to bombing and gunfire....

144. Netanyahu's rejection shakes up Gaza crisis

Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a deal for a five-day ceasefire with Palestinian militant groups in Gaza in return for the release of some of the hostages held in the territory early in the war, according to sources familiar with the negotiations....

145. Israel steps in as Hamas exits, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will assume "total responsibility for security" in the Gaza Strip indefinitely following the conclusion of the conflict with the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas....

146. Netanyahu advocates extended security responsibility in Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will have ''overall security responsibility'' in Gaza for an "indefinite period" after its war with Hamas....

147. Biden administration plans $320M bomb transfer to Israel

President Joe Biden's administration has informed the U.S. Congress that it is planning a $320 million transfer of precision bombs for Israel, a source familiar with the plan said on Monday....

148. Gaza's clean water shortage sparks health emergency

Palestinians who fled to southern Gaza, after warnings from Israel to leave their homes, are standing in line for hours to get contaminated water they believe is making them ill....

149. Israel rejects Gaza ceasefire according to Hamas

The first British nationals have left Gaza via the Rafah border crossing from the Strip into Egypt, the Foreign Office has said....

150. Biden urges humanitarian 'pause' in Israel-Hamas conflict

President Joe Biden said he thought there should be a humanitarian “pause” in the Israel-Hamas war, after his campaign speech Wednesday evening was interrupted by a protester calling for a cease-fire....