Gaza ceasefire talks live: Trump warns Hamas faces ‘complete obliteration’ if it refuses to cede power

Hamas will face 'complete obliteration' if it refuses to cede power in Gaza, Trump saysIn an interview with CNN, the US president, Donald Trump, said Hamas will face “complete obliteration” if the Palestinian militant group refuses to give up...

Israel defense minister says about 900,000 Palestinians displaced from Gaza City

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that the military's offensive in Gaza City has so far displaced approximately 900,000 Palestinians. "The decision to occupy Gaza, the collapse of multi-story buildings, and the intensity of...

Tony Blair’s Return to Gaza: Does Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Recycle Old Failures?

Tony Blair is back in the Middle East. Nearly two decades after his disastrous role in legitimizing the Iraq invasion, Blair has been appointed by Donald Trump to serve as the central figure in a proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza. In Trump’s...

Hamas ready to reach Gaza deal, start prisoner swap 'immediately'

A senior Hamas official said Sunday the group is ready to reach a deal to end the war and carry out a prisoner exchange with Israel as negotiators gather in Egypt for talks. Israeli and Hamas negotiators are set to iron out details during talks in...

UK Police to Be Granted More Powers to Prevent Protests over Palestine Demonstrations

LONDON (AP) – British police will get stronger powers to restrict repeated protests, the government said Sunday, after almost 500 people were arrested at a demonstration in support of a banned pro-Palestinian group. The Home Office said police...

Eight muslim nations welcome Hamas response to Trump’s Gaza plan

Published on: October 5, 2025 3:43 PM ISLAMABAD – Eight Muslim-majority countries have welcomed Hamas’s partial acceptance of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan for Gaza, describing it as a significant opportunity to end Israeli aggression...

Greek PM Pledges Economic and Defense Boosts Amid Global Uncertainty

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed the government’s commitment to shielding citizens from rising costs, emphasizing that recent measures aim to bolster disposable income and mitigate the impact of inflation. Posting his weekly...

‘Extremely hopeful’: Gaza offensive halted as start of 20-point peace plan

Sky News host Caleb Bond discusses Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling off the Gaza offensive as a start for United States President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan. “He hoped all the hostages held in Gaza would be brought back...

European protesters condemn Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza

Hundreds of thousands of Italians and Spaniards have taken to the streets in Rome, Barcelona, and Madrid to express their fierce opposition to the Israeli military’s genocidal war on Gaza. The Saturday protests in nearly all significant Spanish...

“It’s Now or Never,” Trump Warns as Ceasefire Talks Begin for Gaza Plan

Supporters of families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza participate in a protest, calling for a stop to the war and the release of hostages outside the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, 04 October 2025. Credit: EPA/ABIR...

Muslim countries that worked with Trump on Gaza plan welcome Hamas’s response: FO

The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Indonesia, Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt have welcomed the steps taken by Hamas regarding US President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war in Gaza, release...

Israel Slaughters 60 Palestinians in Relentless Gaza Onslaught, Ignoring Ceasefire Calls

Witnesses and medical sources described scenes of destruction across Gaza City and Khan Younis as entire neighborhoods were flattened. Intensive air and artillery strikes pummeled Gaza City and Khan Younis throughout the day, reducing residential...

Creeping towards a Gaza peace deal

Trump’s latest attempt at peace-making is not ideal but it was a collective effort At last, there is a glimmer of hope of reaching an end to the killing in Gaza. Following the UN General Assembly last week there has been an incredible amount of...

Hamas criticizes Israel over Gaza attacks ahead of planned talks

The Islamic group Hamas is criticizing Israel for continuing attacks on the Gaza Strip ahead of planned talks to discuss the release of hostages. Concern is growing that the criticism could have an adverse impact on the negotiations. Authorities...

Arab-Islamic Statement Stresses Importance of ‘Immediate Launch of Negotiations’ on Gaza

Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt welcomed on Sunday steps taken by Hamas on a peace proposal put forward by the US President to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip....

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Hails Gaza Aid Flotilla as ‘Noble,’ Urges Global Support, and Warns of Regional Instability

ISTANBUL, October 5, 2025 – In a powerful address on Turkish broadcaster TRT News, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla as “a rare and noble action” aimed at raising international awareness about the...

Houthi Spokesperson Vows Action Against Israel Based on Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

(FILE) Houthi troopers take part in a protest against a multinational operation to safeguard Red Sea shipping and in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Sana’a, Yemen, 29 December 2023. Photo: EFE. October 5, 2025 Hour: 5:46 am Yemen’s...

What America thinks of Blair’s political comeback

It was an oddly familiar scene: Sir Tony Blair, back in the White House. Only this time, he was endorsing peace, not war. Sir Tony’s reputation precedes him in Washington, with anti-war liberals and Maga isolationists united in their distrust for...

Israeli Airstrikes Claim 70 Lives in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Talks, Hamas Denounces Escalation

GAZA CITY, Palestine/ISTANBUL – A wave of Israeli airstrikes and shelling across the Gaza Strip on Saturday left at least 70 Palestinians dead, including women and children, according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The devastating...

SA hopes for permanent ceasefire in Gaza

On Friday, Hamas said it was ready to release the hostages under US President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan. Trump has told the militant group to speed up the process. The US president says a ceasefire in Gaza...