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Arafat's nephew returns to West Bank with plan for post-war Gaza

Palestine

Arafat's nephew returns to West Bank with plan for post-war Gaza

A nephew of late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has returned to the West Bank after four years of self-exile, outlining a roadmap to secure peace in Gaza with Hamas transforming into a political party and declaring his readiness to help govern.

Madagascar's military takes power, says colonel

Politics

Madagascar's military takes power, says colonel

Madagascar's military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a standoff with youth-led protesters and security forces.

Gemayel calls for a new foreign policy in Lebanon

Lebanon

Gemayel calls for a new foreign policy in Lebanon

In a bold political statement, Lebanese MP Nadim Bachir Gemayel, a senior figure in the Kataeb Party, declared that the Iran-Syria axis has reached the end of its influence in the region. 

Who are the Israeli hostages released by Hamas?

Hamas

Who are the Israeli hostages released by Hamas?

Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has released the last surviving hostages it was holding in Gaza, in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian detainees and prisoners, under the terms of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Returning hostage bodies from Gaza may take time, Red Cross says

Israel

Returning hostage bodies from Gaza may take time, Red Cross says

The International Committee of the Red Cross said on Tuesday that it will take time to hand over the remains of hostages and detainees killed in the Israel-Hamas war, calling it a "massive challenge" given the difficulties of finding bodies amid Gaza's rubble.

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