Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal

Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal

  • Netanyahu’s office said his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the agreement until Hamas backs down
  • Senior Hamas official said group “is committed to the ceasefire agreement,” which was announced by mediators
By AP ·

World leaders urge aid, war’s end after Gaza deal

World leaders urge aid, war’s end after Gaza deal

  • World leaders urged Israel and Hamas to stick to deal and facilitate urgent aid to Gaza civilians
By AFP ·

Palestinians react to news on a ceasefire deal with Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, January 15, 2025.Reuters

Saudi Arabia welcomes ceasefire agreement in Gaza

  • Kingdom stresses need for adherence to the deal, end to aggression against Gaza, and withdrawal of all Israeli forces from the occupied territories
By Arab News ·

Saudi Social Entrepreneurship Summit launched

Saudi Social Entrepreneurship Summit launched

  • Prince Saud bin Khalid bin Faisal praised the significant support provided by leaders of the social entrepreneurship sector
  • Prince Saud bin Khalid bin Faisal emphasized that the forum served as a national platform, bringing together leaders of government, and the private and non-profit sectors
By Arab News ·

WHO appeals for $1.5 billion to tackle ‘unprecedented’ global health crisis

WHO appeals for $1.5 billion to tackle ‘unprecedented’ global health crisis

  • The UN health agency estimated that health crises would leave 305 million people in need
  • “WHO is seeking $1.5 billion to support our life-saving work for the emergencies,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said
By AFP ·

Media watchdog welcomes Gaza ceasefire, calls for media access and war crimes investigations

Media watchdog welcomes Gaza ceasefire, calls for media access and war crimes investigations

  • International journalists have been barred from entering the Strip, forcing global news outlets to rely on local reporters working under extreme duress and facing targeted attacks
  • Committee to Protect Journalists said ‘prolonged war has decimated a generation of Palestinian reporters and newsrooms’
By Arab News ·

Media watchdog welcomes Gaza ceasefire, calls for media access and war crimes investigations

Media watchdog welcomes Gaza ceasefire, calls for media access and war crimes investigations

  • International journalists have been barred from entering the Strip, forcing global news outlets to rely on local reporters working under extreme duress and facing targeted attacks
  • Committee to Protect Journalists said ‘prolonged war has decimated a generation of Palestinian reporters and newsrooms’
By Arab News ·

Inside ‘States of Light,’ Princess Reem Al Faisal’s photography exhibition  

Inside ‘States of Light,’ Princess Reem Al Faisal’s photography exhibition  

  • The acclaimed photographer discusses her black-and-white imagery and her upcoming shift to color 
By Afshan Aziz ·
Red-hot Marmoush has Frankfurt flying and Europe on high alert

Red-hot Marmoush has Frankfurt flying and Europe on high alert

  • The Egyptian’s stunning 2024-25 has led to speculation of a winter move to faltering English champions Manchester City
  • Frankfurt last finished in the top four in 1992-93 and risk being a victim of Marmoush’s success should the 25-year-old move on
By AFP ·