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Trump making final determination on Iranian ceasefire deal

(The Center Square) – A final determination is being made on whether the U.S. and Iran will agree to a memorandum of understanding that would extend the ceasefire for 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump announced Friday. Trump reiterated repeated demands that Iran “never have

Israeli court rejects flotilla activists' appeal challenging detention

Israeli court rejects flotilla activists' appeal challenging detention

An Israeli court on Wednesday rejected an appeal contesting the detention of two foreign activists seized by Israeli forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, with the rights group representing them denouncing the ruling as "unlawful." Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national of Palestinian origin, and Brazilian Thiago Avila

Israel court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists

Israel court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists

An Israeli court on Sunday extended for two days the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, who were brought to Israel for questioning, a rights group representing them said. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy to break

Israel quizzes two Gaza flotilla activists, angering Spain

Israel quizzes two Gaza flotilla activists, angering Spain

Two activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, arrested off the coast of Greece, have been brought to Israel for questioning, a move Spain has condemned as "illegal". The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an

Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete

Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete

Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces off Crete left their boats on Friday, many taken to hospital on the Greek island while others were flown out. Greek officials said 31 of the roughly 175 activists had been taken to hospital on Crete. Turkish

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: — Air defences activated in Iran: local media - Air defences were heard in the Iranian capital Tehran on Thursday night after they were activated to counter small aircraft and drones, Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported. Air defences were active

Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

Israel said on Thursday that dozens of activists intercepted by its military on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters off Crete would be taken to Greece. Israel's foreign ministry earlier said around 175 activists had been taken off more than 20 boats. The flotilla was the