Hamas agrees to release all hostages and asks to negotiate peace plan conditions

(FILE) Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike during an Israeli military operation in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 01 October 2025. EFE/EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

International Desk, (EFE). – Hamas announced Friday it has decided to release all Israeli hostages under the terms presented by United States President Donald Trump and indicated its willingness to negotiate the details of the peace agreement. “In this framework, and in a manner that guarantees an end to the war and a full withdrawal … Read more

Putin warns Tomahawk missiles will escalate tensions with US

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a plenary session of the 22nd annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Krasnodar region, Russia, 02 October 2025. (Rusia) EFE/EPA/MIKHAIL METZEL / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Moscow, Oct 2 (EFE). – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday the Tomahawk missiles Washington plans to deliver to Kyiv are a “powerful” weapon and warned that their use will cause tensions between Moscow and Washington to escalate. “As for the Tomahawk, it’s a powerful weapon. True, it’s not exactly modern anymore, but it’s powerful … Read more

Israel stops Global Sumud Flotilla, transfers crew members to port

(FILE) A flotilla of boats leaves the port of San Giovanni Li Cuti in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy, 27 September 2025. EFE/EPA/ORIETTA SCARDINO

Jerusalem, (EFE). – The Israeli Foreign Ministry reported it had stopped “several vessels” of the Global Sumud Flotilla and transferred the passengers to port. “Already several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port. Greta and her friends are safe and healthy,” said the … Read more

Trump proposes supervising government for Gaza without Hamas, opens door for statehood

US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) after they spoke at a press conference in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, US, Sep 29, 2025. EFE/EPA/JIM LO SCALZO / POOL

By Eduard Ribas i Admetlla Washington, Sep 29 (EFE). – United States President Donald Trump presented a peace plan for Gaza on Monday that includes the creation of a transitional government without Hamas supervised by himself, the demilitarization of the Strip, and the possibility of a Palestinian state in the future. The president detailed his … Read more

World leaders paralyze streets of New York during UN’s high-level week

People protest against the war in Gaza and the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly on Friday in New York, United States. September 26, 2025. EFE/Alberto Boal

By Alicia Sánchez Gómez United Nations (EFE).- Traffic in New York has been disrupted over the last few days due to the high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly, as high-ranking world leaders have been moving from one side of the city to another to participate in debates and parallel events. Political figures who … Read more

UN boycotts a defiant Netanyahu, who reiterates he would not tolerate a Palestinian State

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shows a map at the United Nations (UN) Assembly in New York, United States 26 September 2025. EFE/ Angel Colmenares

United Nations, (EFE).- Dozens of countries rose from their seats and walked out of the United Nations General Assembly upon Netanyahu’s entry on Friday. He gave a defiant speech to the remaining attendees, criticizing “weak-kneed leaders” who have recognized the Palestinian State. He reiterated that this will not happen. For 40 minutes, Netanyahu displayed a … Read more

Ukraine searches for funds for its defense and basic social expenses

(FILE). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a press conference with European Parliament President Metsola following their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, 17 September 2025. EFE/EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Ukraine faces a challenge in securing funds for its basic defense and social expenses in 2026 as reliance on international aid remains critical and the government looks for ways to increase soldiers’ salaries and expand domestic military production. The draft budget, considered currently by Ukraine’s parliament, allocates 52% of state … Read more

UK, Australia, Canada, and Portugal make historic move by recognizing Palestinian State

(FILE). File photo of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara, Turkey. August 15, 2024. EFE/Necati Savas

By Javier Otazu United Nations (EFE).- The United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, three countries traditionally allied with Israel, made the historic move of recognizing the Palestinian State on Sunday. Hours later, Portugal and France also joined. Five other countries are expected to do so on Monday. These four countries appear to have coordinated the recognition … Read more

Doghmush mourn their loved ones in Gaza after suffering Israel’s ground offensive

A truck carrying a row of corpses left Shifa Hospital in Gaza City for burial. September 21, 2025. EFE/Ahmad Awad

By Ahmad Awad Gaza City (EFE).- A truck carrying a row of corpses left Shifa Hospital in Gaza City for burial on Sunday morning. The victims were killed the night before in an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attack on the Sabra neighborhood, which left 30 people from three families, including the Doghmush family, dead and … Read more

Gaza City faces one of its toughest days since ground offensive began

Internally displaced Palestinians evacuate an area targeted by an airstrike during an Israeli military operation in Gaza City, Gaza Strip. September 20, 2025. EFE/EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Jerusalem/Gaza City (EFE).- Gaza’s Civil Defense issued an “appeal to the world” early Saturday morning, warning that Gaza City was under “violent bombardment,” which has claimed about 60 lives throughout the day. It is one of the most violent attacks since Israel began its ground operation on Sep. 16. Gazan journalists who collect data published … Read more

NATO responds ‘immediately’ by intercepting Russian fighter jets in Estonia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the start of the weekly college meeting of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium. September 17, 2025. EFE/EPA/OLIVIER HOSLET

Brussels (EFE).- NATO stated Friday it “responded immediately and intercepted” three Russian fighter jets that violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes. “Earlier today, Russian jets violated Estonian airspace. NATO responded immediately and intercepted the Russian aircraft,” said the Alliance spokesperson Allison Hart, adding that “this is yet another example of reckless Russian behaviour and NATO’s … Read more