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Putin noted the criticism of Russia’s action in Ukraine but sought to deflect attention from it by pointing at civilian suffering in the Israel-Hamas war

The pact is expected to come into force on Thursday and will allow for the release of 50 Israeli hostages in exchange for the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners. The agreement also includes allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza

The pontiff asks to ‘pray a lot for peace’ at his weekly public audience in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican

The authorities in the Strip fear that, in addition to the more than 14,000 people killed during the war, there are between 5,000 and 6,000 unrecovered bodies

The Mexican actress Melissa Barrera, a rising star in Hollywood, has also been cut out of the next installment of ‘Scream’ after stating on social media that ‘Gaza is being treated like a big concentration camp’

The origin, nature and ideology of the Palestinian militia is far removed from that of the jihadist group, although the tactics used in the October 7 attack have led the Netanyahu government to equate them

The pact, which includes the entry of hundreds of trucks with aid supplies into the Strip, represents the greatest diplomatic milestone of the war

Under the deal, over a four-day period, the militant group will free dozens of prisoners. Israel said it would extend the lull by an additional day for every 10 captives released

The war in the Middle East spotlights the value of precious metals as safe havens for investors

Qatar, which is acting as a mediator, said this is the closest the sides have been to reaching an agreement in the 46 days of war

‘We’re hopeful, but there’s still work to be done. And nothing is done until it’s all done,’ National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Monday

The Israeli army also accuses this medical complex of harboring Hamas facilities and is escalating its efforts to prove that the civilian targets it attacks are being used for military purposes

The ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority and Indonesia chose to start in Beijing a tour to permanent members of the United Nations Security Council

In an interview in Jerusalem, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs emphasizes that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is ‘absolutely horrific’ and admits that the Palestinian-Israeli conflict ‘is very divisive in Europe’

The 708-kilometer long barrier has left residents’ homes surrounded by Israeli settlements and makes it difficult for Palestinians to access their lands

Austin’s second trip to Ukraine takes place when the world’s attention is drawn to the Middle East and signs of fatigue set in with the almost 21-month Russia-Ukraine war

The far-right economist wants to reduce the functions of state to a minimum and adopt a policy of ‘zero tolerance’ against crime

The group warned that it would continue to target ships in international waters that were linked to or owned by Israelis until the end of Israel’s campaign against Gaza’s Hamas rulers

The support of the United States and the ineffectiveness of the United Nations when there is no consensus among its members are the main factors that allow Israel to act against the political will of the international community

Ayman Safadi’s harsh assessment, alleging Israel was committing ‘war crimes’ by besieging the Gaza Strip and cutting off food, medicine and fuel shipments, shows how strained relations have become between Israel and Jordan

The American diplomat, who overseas human rights and civilian security, talks to EL PAÍS about the future of Gaza, the rise of Islamophobia, and why the United States is opposed to a cease-fire

Israeli forces have signaled they could expand their offensive toward Gaza’s south while continuing operations in the north

The entry of food through Egypt is stopped due to the lack of fuel for the vehicles that distribute it to the refugees. Gaza’s death toll has risen to 12,000, including 5,000 children, according to authorities in the Strip

The Education Department announced the inquiries on Thursday, calling it part of the Biden administration’s effort to take ‘aggressive action’ against discrimination

Their relationship is at times tense. Biden criticizes Mexico on topics such as fentanyl production and the killing of journalists and the Mexican president isn’t afraid to snub the U.S. leader