Israel to invest $110 billion in developing independent arms industry The country's military resources have been strained after two years of war on different fronts, with some nations ceasing arm sales to Israel in protest at the death toll in Gaza or imposing restrictions at different points of the war
Senior Hamas commander Raed Saed killed in Gaza strike, Israeli media say The Israeli military struck a car in Gaza City carrying Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023 attacks
Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war Thousands attended the lighting ceremony, including Christians and Muslims, and many who travelled from Palestinian territories and Israel to enjoy the festive spirit
UAE resumes food aid deliveries worth Dh43 million as soon as Gaza's borders open New convoys are transporting essential food supplies and relief parcels for the most vulnerable families
UAE President's adviser says Trump deserves recognition for halting Gaza war Earlier, Trump commended the UAE's prominent role in supporting his peace plan to end the war in Gaza
Trump says plans to leave Sunday for Middle East Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas signed an agreement on Thursday to cease fire and free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
US to deploy 200 troops to Israel for task force, won't go into Gaza US troops would be the core of the task force, but it would also include representatives from Egypt's military, Qatar, Turkey and probably the UAE
Israel government approves Gaza hostage release deal Israel previously said "all parties" had signed the first phase of a ceasefire agreement
Trump says Gaza hostages should be released on Monday or Tuesday Trump opened a White House Cabinet meeting to discuss the deal reached on Wednesday under which the hostages held by Hamas are to be released as part of a first phase of a broader Gaza plan
Gaza boy in Dubai still haunted by war; WHO warns of lasting scars 'Gaza’s many injured will need rehabilitation care and support for years to come,' WHO says