US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that he is "confident" and "fully" expects the agreement between Israel and Hamas to come into effect. According to him, this will happen on January 19, CNN informs.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Egypt's foreign minister on Tuesday it was important to ensure Hamas can never govern Gaza again, the State Department said, with their call coming after President Donald Trump suggested Egypt and Jordan should take more Palestinians.

The American Academy of Pediatrics sent a letter asking the State Department to investigate the well-being of a physician in Gaza identified as a member of Hamas

When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.

The sources said that while Hamas has successfully recruited new members, many are young and untrained and are being used for simple security purposes.

Hamas warned Israel that the ongoing airstrikes in Gaza could kill the remaining captives before the break-through cease-fire and hostage exchange deal even begins.

The return of fighters to Gaza streets highlights how Israeli bombardment has failed to achieve Netanyahu’s goal or eradicating Hamas as a political force.

The directive follows President Donald Trump’s executive order Monday pausing new obligations and disbursements of foreign aid pending review.

Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced criticism over the handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict by the Joe Biden administration. Two journalists erupted Blinken's last press briefing. One of them called Blinken a 'criminal".

Antony Blinken has a book deal that promises a look at Biden administration responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and other crises.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to combat antisemitism, including on U.S. college campuses. The order includes many directives, such as working to