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Israel Set to Release South African Global Sumud Flotilla Activists

(MENAFN) After several days held in an Israeli prison, South African members of the Global Sumud Flotilla are set for release and will return to South Africa via Jordan, the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation...

Hamas to Give Remains of Four Israeli Captives

(MENAFN) The Palestinian organization Hamas has announced its intention to deliver the remains of four Israeli captives on Monday, as part of a truce arrangement currently in effect in Gaza. In an official declaration, the Qassam Brigades—the...

Israel refutes claims of tormenting Greta Thunberg

(MENAFN) Israel has denied allegations that it mistreated Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and other members of the Global Sumud flotilla, calling the claims “brazen lies.” At the same time, a senior Israeli minister defended the harsh...

Israel Plans Deporting Greta Thunberg to Greece

(MENAFN) Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is set to be expelled to Greece on Monday following her arrest aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy attempting to challenge Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip. According to an Israeli...

Israel will deport Greta Thunberg to Greece on Monday

(MENAFN) Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is set to be deported to Greece on Monday after being detained aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attempting to reach the Gaza Strip to challenge Israel’s blockade, according to reports. She will...

Israel Plans Beginning Indirect Prisoner Swap Talks with Hamas

(MENAFN) Israel announced on Sunday that a diplomatic delegation will head to the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday to engage in indirect discussions with Hamas concerning a potential prisoner exchange, as outlined in US...

Myseum Awarded Israeli Patent for Advanced Digital Privacy Technology

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myseum, Inc. (Nasdaq: MYSE) (“Myseum” or the “Company”), a privacy-first social media and technology company, today announced that the Israel Patent Office has granted patent no. 290546 for...

Red Cross, Egypt collaborate to search for hostage remains in Gaza

(MENAFN) Egyptian teams and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been permitted to search for the bodies of hostages killed during the 7 October attacks, Israeli authorities confirmed. The teams are allowed to operate beyond...

Hostage-detainee swape to start between Israel, Hamas

(MENAFN) The initial stage of a highly anticipated hostage swap between Hamas and Israel is set to begin, with Hamas expected to release 48 Israeli hostages, of whom 20 are believed to still be alive. The exchange is scheduled to start around 8:00...

Russia Mediates Peace Between Israel, Iran

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that Russia is acting as a mediator between Israel and Iran. He mentioned that West Jerusalem has reached out to Moscow for help in communicating its commitment to peace and its intention to avoid...

Guterres hails release of Israeli captives detained in Gaza

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday welcomed the return of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and called on all parties to respect the terms of the ongoing ceasefire. “I very much welcome the release of the Israeli hostages held in...

Tensions Rise Over Israel’s Participation in 2026 Eurovision

(MENAFN) The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna next May, is becoming a source of increasing political friction. Members of Austria’s ruling party have issued warnings that the nation might withdraw from hosting the event if...

U.S. Declares No Intent to Send Troops to Gaza, Israel

(MENAFN) US Vice President JD Vance confirmed that despite America’s involvement in brokering the new Gaza ceasefire agreement, there are no plans to send US troops to Gaza or Israel. "We're not planning to put boots on the ground," Vance told...

Gaza flotilla Bangladeshi activist reports Israeli abuse in detention

(MENAFN) Bangladeshi photographer and human rights advocate Shahidul Alam reported on Saturday that Israeli forces attacked the Gaza flotilla he was aboard and detained activists, subjecting them to torture. Alam participated in the Freedom...

Venezuela’s Maria Machado gets criticized over support for Israel

(MENAFN) Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, honored with the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to restore democracy in her country, has become the focus of intense debate due to her previous support for Israel and...

UN Chief Hails Israeli Hostages’ Release, Urges Adherence to Ceasefire

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday hailed the liberation of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and called on all involved parties to uphold ceasefire agreements. In a statement delivered from Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh, Guterres...

Israel Continues Killing Palestinians in Gaza Despite Peace Calls

(MENAFN) At least six Palestinians were killed and many more injured on Sunday in ongoing Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, despite Israel's claims of reducing its military operations. According to medical sources and eyewitnesses, Israeli...

Israel to Move Forward with First Stage of Trump’s Truce Plan

(MENAFN) Israel is moving ahead with the initial stage of a ceasefire framework proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, following an official endorsement from Hamas, the office of the Israeli Prime Minister announced Saturday. “The Israeli...

Israel presumes killing Palestinians in Gaza in spite of truce

(MENAFN) Israeli military operations in Gaza on Saturday killed at least 60 Palestinians, including a young girl, and injured many others, continuing despite US President Donald Trump’s call for an immediate halt to the bombardment, according to...

Israeli Strikes Kill Over Sixty Palestinians in Gaza

(MENAFN) At least 60 Palestinians, including a young girl, lost their lives and numerous others were wounded in ongoing Israeli military operations throughout the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to reports from local sources and healthcare...