Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) that he has approved a $35 billion natural gas export deal to Egypt, the biggest gas deal in Israeli history. The agreement could also help repair relations between the two countries strained during the two-year war in the Gaza Strip.

Israel Approves Largest-Ever $35 Billion Natural Gas Deal with Egypt

Israel has approved what it calls the largest natural gas export deal in its history. Under the agreement, Egypt will import gas from Israel’s leviathan field in a contract worth 35 billion dollars. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the deal will boost Israel’s economy, create jobs and strengthen energy ties with Egypt.

Israel, Egypt Okay $35 Billion Gas Deal 

Netanyahu Approves $35 Billion Natural Gas Export Deal to Egypt, Biggest in Israeli History 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) that he has approved a $35 billion natural gas export deal to Egypt, the biggest gas deal in Israeli history. The agreement could also help repair relations between the two countries strained during the two-year war in the Gaza Strip.


From Gaza to Syria, a rare and sharp rift is emerging between the United States and Israel. According to a report by Axios, the White House has issued a stern and private warning to Netanyahu after an Israeli's latest activities in West Asia.


US-Israel rift: White House miffed with Israel's activities in West Asia claims reports

The US is examining whether Israel violated a Gaza ceasefire by assassinating a senior Hamas official, President Donald Trump said on Monday.
Raad Saad was killed alongside three others on Saturday when his car was targeted near al-Nabulsi square in western Gaza City, according to Israeli media reports.

Gaza Ceasefire: Israel Killed Hamas' Weapons Chief

#Gravitas Israel is reportedly expanding its military footprint inside Syria. Israeli troops have reportedly advanced towards a village in southern Syria, near the border of the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. Many Syrians see it as an impending occupation.   

Israel Pushes Deeper Into Syria, Raising Fears of Land Grab

Israeli Prime Minister criticizes Australia, claiming policies are promoting antisemitism, while the Palestinian Foreign Ministry issues a statement rejecting all forms of violence.

Israel Criticizes Australia Antisemitism Palestinian Ministry Rejects Violence

Israel-Gaza: Israel has targeted and killed the Hamas weapons chief in a strike on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of five people. The IDF confirmed the operation was aimed at eliminating a senior Hamas figure involved in weapons procurement, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.


IDF Strike Kills Hamas Weapons Chief, Five Others in Gaza

Israel-Gaza: Israel has targeted and killed the Hamas weapons chief in a strike on the Tel al-Hawa district in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of five people. The IDF confirmed the operation was aimed at eliminating a senior Hamas figure involved in weapons procurement. The strike marks a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

Israel-Gaza: Israel Targets Hamas Weapons Chief in Gaza, IDF Strike Kills Five 

Israel will ban children from using mobile phones in primary schools from February, the education ministry's website said Friday, emphasizing the devices' "negative effects" on students.


Israel says move will reduce external distractions for children

A Pakistani journalist claims the Gaza peace plan could force Islamabad toward engagement with Israel, saying any troop deployment in Gaza would require coordination with the IDF, making Israel–Pakistan communication inevitable.


Pakistani journalist makes big claim, says Gaza peace plan may push Pakistan towards Israel

Israel has agreed to provide funding for the massive cleanup operation in Gaza, following UN reports that the territory is facing 68 million tons of debris from ongoing conflicts. The cleanup is part of broader efforts to restore infrastructure, public safety, and living conditions for Gaza residents.

Gaza Ceasefire: Israel Agrees to Fund Gaza Cleanup as UN Reports 68 Million Tons of Debris 

Seven Ghanaian travelers were allegedly mistreated at an Israeli airport, according to accounts claiming they faced harsh questioning, extended detention, and discriminatory treatment by security personnel.

Seven Ghanaians Allegedly Mistreated at Israeli Airport 

Israel is leveraging battlefield footage from its war in Gaza and from recent operations in Lebanon and against Iran to promote its latest military technology to Western buyers. Delegations from Germany, Norway, the U.K., India, and other nations attended a defence conference in Tel Aviv showcasing “battle-tested” drones and weapons systems. The event drew a larger crowd than last year, even as Israel faces international criticism and ICC arrest warrants for its top leaders. With Europe fearing a potential Russian offensive and ramping up defence spending, Israeli military hardware is in high demand.

Europe Turns to Israeli Arms After Gaza War as Fears of a Russian Offensive Grow

Displaced families in Gaza are struggling to survive as harsh winter conditions hit the region. This video highlights the humanitarian crisis, showing how residents are salvaging ruins for shelter and resources. We break down the challenges faced by the affected populations, aid responses, and what this means for Gaza’s most vulnerable.


 Gaza Families Salvage Ruins as Harsh Winter Threatens Survival

Gaza Ceasefire: President Donald Trump has announced plans for a Gaza Peace Board, declaring it will be “one of the most legendary boards ever” and a key part of his comprehensive peace initiative for the region. The board, to be unveiled early next year, is designed to oversee reconstruction, coordinate international aid, and guide transitional governance in Gaza following the UN Security Council’s approval of the US-backed peace plan. 


Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Announces Gaza Peace Board Plans, Calls It “Legendary”

Israel's military took journalists into Rafah — the city at Gaza's southernmost point that troops seized last year and largely flattened — as the 2-month-old Israel-Hamas ceasefire reaches a critical point.


Gaza ceasefire: Israeli army takes journalists into a tunnel in Rafah

Hamas has appealed to international mediators to increase pressure on Israel to secure and maintain a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for Israel to honor previous agreements. The group has expressed concern over ongoing hostilities and called for greater diplomatic engagement to enforce compliance with ceasefire terms and alleviate the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

UN: Gaza Malnutrition Puts Newborns At Risk

Hamas has urged the international community to intensify pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, while Israel has announced it will reopen the Allenby Crossing to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The move comes amid ongoing tensions and negotiations, with aid groups hoping the reopening will help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Hamas-Israel: Hamas Demands Ceasefire Pressure, Israel to Reopen Allenby Crossing 

The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it struck infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah in several areas in southern Lebanon, including what it described as a training compound used by the armed group's Radwan forces.
Military structures and a launch site belonging to Hezbollah were also hit in the attacks, the military added in a statement.

Israel-Hezbollah war: Israel defence forces confirm airstrikes in southern Lebanon

US personnel at the Civil-Military Coordination Center in Israel have reportedly raised alarms over alleged Israeli surveillance, aid restrictions, and Palestinian exclusion from planning Gaza’s future.

US Troops Accuse Israel of Surveillance, IDF Calls Allegations Absurd 

Police raided the offices of UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees and their descendants, in East Jerusalem Monday morning, according to the organization’s chief, amid an ongoing Israeli crackdown on the organization’s activities.

UN Condemns Israeli Raid on UNRWA Compound in East Jerusalem

For the first time since the Gaza war began, Hamas has signalled it is willing to negotiate the “freezing or storage” of its weapons as part of a potential ceasefire deal with Israel. The revelation comes after a secret trilateral meeting in New York between officials from Israel, Qatar, and the United States. The development could mark a major shift in the conflict’s trajectory and the prospects for a long-term truce.

Hamas Ready to Discuss ‘Freezing or Storing’ Its Weapons in Gaza

A deepening divide emerges within Hamas leadership. While Ismail Haniyeh’s representative, Khalil al-Hayya, signals willingness to accept a UN-supervised border role, Khaled Mashaal firmly rejects any external oversight on weapons and security. What does this internal split mean for regional diplomacy, ceasefire talks, and future negotiations? Here's a clear breakdown of the developing rift.

Hamas Official: Willing To To Discuss 'Freezing' or Storing Weapons 

Hamas Ready To Discuss 'Freezing' or Storing Its Weapons 

Hamas Internal Rift: Hayya Agrees to UN Border Role While Mashaal Refuses Oversight 

Qatar and Egypt, guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire, called on Saturday for the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of an international stabilisation force as the necessary next steps in fully implementing the fragile agreement.

Qatari PM Urges Withdrawal of Israeli Troops

Hamas Ties Disarmament To Full Israeli Withdrawal

Israel has threatened to carry out expanded strikes on Lebanon amid rising regional tensions. This video covers the latest developments, the potential impact on civilians, and the geopolitical implications of escalating hostilities in the Middle East. Stay updated on this developing crisis and international reactions.


Israel to show US Hezbollah rearmament intel

Gaza mediators Egypt and Qatar, and six other Muslim-majority countries have raised the alarm over Israel’s stated plan for a one-way opening of the Rafah border crossing, which would allow Palestinians to leave their territory, but not to return, and block the entry of humanitarian aid.


Gaza ceasefire: Arab nations oppose Israel's Rafah plan

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