At fiery farewell press conference, Blinken calls ceasefire delay temporary ‘loose end’ Two fringe, anti-Israel activist-journalists were removed from the State Department press briefing after accusing the secretary of state of complicity in war crimes for supporting Israel. Andrew Bernard Jan. 16, 2025
Dealing with the devil Why is any negotiation with Qatar taking place at all? Melanie Phillips Jan. 16, 2025
CAIR slams Biden, praises Trump in welcoming hostage agreement “Let’s be clear. President Biden and his failed foreign policy team deserve zero credit for this belated deal,” the anti-Israel group stated. Jan. 16, 2025
Deri: Israel-Hamas deal back on track "A few minutes ago, I received the final word that all obstacles have been overcome," the former War Cabinet observer said. Jan. 16, 2025
Gaza hostage deal ‘100%’ due to Trump, evangelical leader says The Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem will host an event for the U.S. presidential inauguration. Etgar Lefkovits Jan. 16, 2025
US working to resolve issues with Hamas deal, Kirby says The White House remains confident that the ceasefire can still be implemented on Sunday. Jan. 16, 2025
Israel’s friends and foes praise ceasefire-for-hostages deal The Jewish state's enemies treated the truce as a victory. Israel's allies called it a chance to "break the cycle of violence." David Isaac Jan. 16, 2025
Hundreds rally in Jerusalem against ‘blasphemous’ hostage deal "You are directly responsible for all the blood that will be shed," bereaved father Eliyahu Libman said in remarks directed to the Israeli government. Jan. 16, 2025
Hamas will ‘expel’ Israel ‘at the earliest time possible’ Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya also thanked Turkey, South Africa, Algeria, Russia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Belgium, Spain and Ireland for their support. Akiva Van Koningsveld Jan. 16, 2025
