Netanyahu rejects intimidation after Hamas releases a hostage video, while Israel prepares to defend Germana near Damascus, and reports surface of abuse against Palestinian prisoners. Read more...

Israel has halted aid shipments into Gaza, sparking condemnation from Arab states and the UN. Netanyahu confirmed the import ban, stating "There will be no free meals." Read more...

A roundup of global news: A businessman kidnapped and released, Hamas hostage video, pronatalism concerns, money smuggling arrest, and Netanyahu faces accusations. Read more...

As the initial ceasefire phase concludes, Hamas and Israel disagree on next steps. A hostage video sparks outrage, and Ramadan arrives in Gaza under the shadow of war. Read more...

Recent developments in the Middle East include Hamas expressing readiness to complete a Gaza truce deal, a prisoner exchange agreement, and a terror probe into the BBC. Read more...

Recent developments in Gaza include an Israeli military action resulting in casualties and Hamas releasing a hostage video, escalating tensions as the initial ceasefire phase concludes. Read more...

A liveblog summary of escalating Middle East tensions, including Israel's import ban on Gaza, a new Hamas hostage video, and US military aid for Israel, alongside questions surrounding the Tate brothers' departure from Romania. Read more...