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1. Trump seeks approval for $1 billion arms sale to Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-seeks-approval-for-$1-billion-arms-sale-to-israel

The Trump administration has formally asked Congress to approve a $1 billion arms package for Israel, including thousands of bombs and heavy-duty engineering equipment, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Monday....

2. Hamas announces release of another three hostages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-announces-release-of-another-three-hostages

Hamas announced on Friday that three hostages—Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, and Keith Samuel Siegel—are expected to be released from Gaza on Saturday. ...

3. Four Israeli soldiers freed, but disputes over civilian release spark tension

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-israeli-soldiers-freed-but-disputes-over-civilian-release-spark-tension

Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers on Saturday in a second wave of hostage releases under a fragile ceasefire agreement. The women, who had been held since the October 7 attacks, were handed over in a dramatic public display in Gaza City. ...

4. Hamas to release more hostages in second exchange

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-to-release-more-hostages-in-second-exchange

Hamas has announced plans to release the names of four hostages on Friday, who are set to be freed on Saturday as part of the second exchange in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. ...

5. UN Chief warns of ''serious violation'' if Israel annexes West Bank

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-warns-of-serious-violation-if-israel-annexes-west-bank

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised serious concerns today over the potential annexation of the West Bank by Israel, calling it a ''very serious violation of international law.''...

6. 90 Palestinian prisoners freed as Hamas releases Israeli hostages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/90-palestinian-prisoners-freed-as-hamas-releases-israeli-hostages

In an emotional scene early this morning, a jubilant crowd gathered in the West Bank as two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners passed through Beituniya on their way to Ramallah....

7. First hostages released in Gaza ceasefire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-hostages-released-in-gaza-ceasefire

Three women, held hostage by Hamas for over a year in tunnels beneath Gaza, were finally released and reunited with their families as part of a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the conflict....

8. Biden and Trump clash over credit for Gaza ceasefire deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-and-trump-clash-over-credit-for-gaza-ceasefire-deal

After months of intense negotiations, a long-awaited ceasefire agreement in Gaza was finally achieved, but not without a little drama over who should take the credit. ...

9. Israel reaches hostage deal amid coalition threats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-reaches-hostage-deal-amid-coalition-threats

In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed early this morning that an agreement has been reached to secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip....

10. Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage exchange

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-and-hamas-agree-to-ceasefire-and-hostage-exchange

Israel and Hamas have struck a pivotal agreement to end the fighting in Gaza, marking a potential conclusion to a 15-month-long war that has devastated the region....

11. Former President Anastasiades honored with EJA King Solomon Award

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-president-anastasiades-honored-with-eja-king-solomon-award

Former President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades received the prestigious EJA King Solomon Award on Monday evening in Larnaca. The award, presented by the European Jewish Association (EJA) and the Jewish Community of Cyprus,...

12. 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. ...

13. 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). ...

14. 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....

15. 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....

16. 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....

17. 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. ...

18. 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. ...

19. 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. ...

20. 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....

21. 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....

22. 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....

23. 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....

24. 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....

25. 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. ...

26. 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,”......

27. 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....

28. 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....

29. 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....

30. 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....

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