by Michael Wilkins | May 16, 2025 | News
As hostage negotiations resumed in Doha this week, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff informed Arab mediators that Washington will not pressure Israel to end its war in Gaza, despite international calls for a ceasefire. Two Arab officials told The Times of Israel that hopes had...
by Michael Wilkins | May 16, 2025 | News
Israel has engaged in secret talks with Syria’s new leadership, exploring the possibility of Damascus joining the Abraham Accords, multiple sources reported Thursday. The discussions follow a historic meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Syria’s interim...
by Michael Wilkins | May 14, 2025 | News
Israel launched a massive airstrike Tuesday targeting Muhammad Sinwar, Hamas’s top military leader in Gaza, at an underground command center beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has not confirmed Sinwar’s death, but security...
by Michael Wilkins | May 14, 2025 | News
A ballistic missile launched at Israel by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels was successfully intercepted by Israeli air defenses, the military confirmed Tuesday. No injuries or damage were reported. The missile triggered air raid sirens in Jerusalem and nearby towns....
by Michael Wilkins | May 13, 2025 | News
Following the release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a negotiation team will head to Doha on Tuesday to pursue another temporary ceasefire and hostage release deal. The decision came after Netanyahu...