A key mediator on Tuesday stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after Hamas showed a "positive response" to a proposal from Arab countries, but Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive in some of the territory's most populated areas.

Protesters in Israel escalated their ongoing campaign on Sunday to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.

Germany's foreign minister has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas after a meeting in Indonesia. Johann Wadephul met Wednesday in Jakarta

U.S. special envoy to Lebanon to discuss potential ceasefire agreement with Israel after Beirut endorses plan to disarm Hezbollah terrorist group.

As the Iranian nation suffers from water and electricity shortages, a major general close to Ayatollah Khamenei diverts attention toward the

The US must clarify what steps Israel should take in return for the Lebanese government’s vote on disarming Hezbollah, sources close to the group said on Tuesday. Hezbollah, which has already rejected the vote,