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1. The International Criminal Court is another casualty of October 7

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-international-criminal-court-is-another-casualty-of-october-7

In 1998, at the time of the adoption of the Statute of the International Criminal Court, the head of Israel's delegation, Judge Eli Nathan, expressed both hope and fear for its future. ...

2. Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire now in effect after 13 months of conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-now-in-effect-after-13-months-of-conflict

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, starting at 4 a.m. local time (2 a.m. UK time). ...

3. Israeli Embassy slams ICC's arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-slams-icc-s-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant

In a strong rebuttal to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Embassy in Cyprus accused the court of undermining its own credibility and legitimacy....

4. Netanyahu fires defense minister amid growing political tensions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-fires-defense-minister-gallant-amid-growing-political-tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after prolonged disputes on national security and domestic issues, further straining Netanyahu's coalition government....

5. IDF confirms death of Hamas leader Sinwar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/idf-confirms-death-of-hamas-leader-sinwar

Israeli forces announced Thursday night that they had killed Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's Gaza leader and mastermind of the October 7 attack on southern Israel, during a firefight in Rafah, southern Gaza. The operation occurred on Wednesday, though Sinwar’s identity was only confirmed later through DNA testing....

6. Israel probes possible death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza strike

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-probes-possible-death-of-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar-in-gaza-strike

The Israeli military said it is investigating whether Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza since 2017, was killed during its operations. ...

7. Over 100 US troops deployed to Israel as war in Gaza escalates

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-100-us-troops-deployed-to-israel-as-war-in-gaza-escalates

The United States is deploying one of its most advanced missile defense systems, along with approximately 100 troops, to Israel, deepening its involvement in the escalating conflict in the Middle East ahead of an expected Israeli offensive on Iran, according to U.S. media reports. ...

8. A night of remembrance as Israel honors victims of the Oct 7th massacre

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-night-of-remembrance-as-israel-honors-victims-of-the-oct-7th-massacre

On the evening of October 7, 2024, the Israeli Embassy organized a poignant memorial ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus. ...

9. Cyprus Archbishop urges global action for peace, hostages' release

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-archbishop-urges-global-action-for-peace-hostages-release

Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus, who received October 7 terrorist attack survivor, Gal Gilboa Dalal, called on the leaders of the powerful countries in the world to exercise their influence for peace in the region and for all the hostages to return to their homes, according to a statement from the Archbishopric....

10. Hezbollah strikes Haifa as Israel marks one year since Hamas attack on festival

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-strikes-haifa-as-israel-marks-one-year-since-hamas-attack-on-festival

Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel's third-largest city, Haifa, early Monday, coinciding with the first anniversary of the Gaza war, which has heightened tensions across the Middle East....

11. U.S. sends more troops to Middle East as tensions rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-sends-more-troops-to-middle-east-as-tensions-rise

The U.S. is planning to send more troops to the Middle East to help evacuate Americans if fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon gets worse, according to defense officials....

12. Israel faces mass strike amid anger over hostage deaths

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-faces-mass-strike-amid-anger-over-hostage-deaths

A general strike threatened to shut down much of Israel on Monday as public anger erupted over the killing of six hostages in Gaza and frustration grew with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the ongoing conflict with Hamas....

13. Ten months after Hamas attack, conflict continues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/ten-months-after-hamas-attack-conflict-continues

Ten months after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, the Middle East is currently at a critical juncture....

14. Hamas leader killed in alleged Israeli airstrike

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-leader-killed-in-alleged-israeli-airstrike

Hamas's top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in Iran, the group confirmed on Wednesday. ...

15. Protesters clash with Netanyahu’s defense of Gaza war at Capitol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-clash-with-netanyahu-s-defense-of-gaza-war-at-capitol

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, telling U.S. lawmakers, “our enemies are your enemies,”......

16. US and Israel fund far-right groups blocking Gaza aid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-israel-fund-far-right-groups-blocking-gaza-aid

Under U.S. pressure, Israel has pledged to deliver substantial humanitarian aid to Gaza....

17. Gantz resigns from war cabinet over Gaza strategy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gantz-resigns-from-war-cabinet-over-gaza-strategy

Benny Gantz, Israel's war cabinet minister, announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government, citing dissatisfaction with Netanyahu’s approach to the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza....

18. Four hostages rescued in daring IDF operation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-hostages-rescued-in-daring-idf-operation

Israeli forces have successfully rescued four hostages, Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrei Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, who were kidnapped by Hamas during the Nova music festival attack in October....

19. Qatari Emir and Cyprus president discuss investment prospects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/qatari-emir-and-cyprus-president-discuss-investment-prospects

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, have expressed their mutual commitment to enhancing bilateral relations during the Emir's first official visit to Cyprus....

20. Palestinian delegation urges action, not just words, from Australia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palestinian-delegation-urges-action-not-just-words-from-australia

Palestinian officials have asked for Australia’s help in ''building vibrant democratic institutions'' and fighting corruption, as part of talks aimed at meeting the Albanese government’s conditions for recognising Palestine as a state....

21. Mistreatment of Israeli hostages caught on camera

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mistreatment-of-israeli-hostages-caught-on-camera

Families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas released a harrowing video on Wednesday depicting the mistreatment of women detained by the militant group....

22. ICC seeks arrest warrants for Hamas leader and Israeli PM

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/icc-seeks-arrest-warrants-for-hamas-leader-and-israeli-pm

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

23. Erdogan warns Israel may target Turkey after Hamas defeat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-warns-israel-may-target-turkey-after-hamas-defeat

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday asserted that Israel would target Turkey if it succeeds in defeating Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Agence France-Presse reported....

24. Israel denies ceasefire agreement with Hamas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-denies-ceasefire-agreement-with-hamas

Israel’s war cabinet suggests it is determined to proceed with a full-scale ground offensive into Rafah. ...

25. Israel offers Hamas 40-day ceasefire and prisoner release deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-offers-hamas-40-day-ceasefire-and-prisoner-release-deal

Israel has made a significant offer to Hamas, proposing a 40-day ceasefire and the release of potentially thousands of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages....

26. Israeli intelligence chief quits after Hamas attack

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-intelligence-chief-quits-after-hamas-attack

The head of Israel's military intelligence directorate, Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, resigned on Monday, marking the first senior figure to step down over the failures surrounding Hamas' unprecedented Oct. 7 attack....

27. Tehran avoids escalating conflict with Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tehran-avoids-escalating-conflict-with-israel

Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war....

28. Gaza crisis deepens as Hamas rejects ceasefire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-crisis-deepens-as-hamas-rejects-ceasefire

Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. It said any agreement must end Israel's war in Gaza. ...

29. Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release on Easter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-calls-for-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-release-on-easter

Pope Francis renewed his calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in a peace-focused Easter Sunday address, marking Christianity's most important day....

30. UN resolution backfires as Hamas rejects cease-fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-resolution-backfires-as-hamas-rejects-cease-fire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly stated that Israel will not acquiesce to Hamas' demands for a cease-fire after the militant group rebuffed the most recent proposal for a truce. ...

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