Hamas says US trying to "sell illusions" on Gaza ceasefire talks
"Washington is practicing a campaign of media pressure on the resistance," senior Hamas official Basem Naim told Newsweek.
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Hamas says it accepts Biden ceasefire deal without "new" Israel conditions
In a statement to Newsweek, Hamas said that "the U.S. administration and the international community must put an end to this recklessness."
Iran denies cyberattack on Trump, asks US for evidence
"Iran harbors neither the intention nor the motive to interfere with the U.S. presidential election," Iran's mission told Newsweek.
Hamas says Biden "buying time" on Gaza talks to ease tensions for election
"I wouldn't take anything too seriously," a senior Biden administration official said of Hamas' reactions to the talks.
Hamas says Netanyahu wants an even bigger war, not a ceasefire
Senior Hamas official Basem Naim told Newsweek the group has agreed to the U.S. proposal but Israel "added new conditions."
Israel official says Iran war "inevitable" and US should strike now
"The ultimate goal here has to be regime change in Iran," Israeli Foreign Ministry special envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum told Newsweek.
Iraq militia warns US and Israel over "unified" strike by Iran and allies
Iraqi factions warned their response would be "without upper limits" if the U.S. strikes Iraq or uses the country to attack Iran.
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"Iran and its allies see the trap that Netanyahu has laid in front of them," a former U.N. official told Newsweek.
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Iran ally Syria issues warning to Israel over looming "escalation"
Syria's U.N. Mission told Newsweek that Israel will bear the "consequences" of its attacks in Syria, Gaza, Lebanon and beyond.
Israel official says "full readiness" for big escalation by Iran, Hezbollah
An IDF official told Newsweek Israel hoped to avoid "a wider escalation, but at the same time, we need to protect ourselves."
White House says both Israel and Hamas stand in way of ceasefire deal
"We believe that both sides need to do the final bit of work here to come to a conclusion on this thing," John Kirby said.
India and Pakistan brace for rising ISIS threat
"A security mechanism supported by invigorated intelligence system has been set up," an Indian Army spokesperson told Newsweek.
US official provides update on troops hit by rocket attack in Iraq
"Five U.S. Servicemembers and two U.S. contractors were injured in the attack," a U.S. defense official told Newsweek.
Houthis hint "a lot" of action ahead as Israel awaits Iran's vengeance
"We tend during this period to speak little and act a lot," a senior Ansar Allah official told Newsweek.
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"The low-hanging fruits have been reaped, the good meat has been eaten, and all that is left are hard bones to chew," Xie Feng said.
What's left for Israel to "win" in Gaza?
"Although Hamas suffered a lot, we can't say it is close to giving up or collapsing," a former IDF intel official told Newsweek.
Exclusive: Iraq militia issues warning to US as regional tensions soar
The Nujaba Movement's political chief told Newsweek that the group has the right to "confront" U.S. troops.
How Iran could strike back at Israel
Iran could attack Israel directly, through allies or a "hybrid" operation involving both, analysts tell Newsweek.
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran as Gaza war tensions spiral
Hamas and Iranian military officials said Hamas Political Bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an attack in Tehran.
Iran calls for "immediate action" against Israel over strike on Hezbollah
"Israel must be held accountable for these atrocities and cannot go unpunished," Iran's UN envoy said in a letter shared with Newsweek.
Hezbollah vows "certain" response as Israel targets commander in Beirut
A Hezbollah official told Newsweek that "any attack will be met with a response."
Hamas reacts to alleged Israeli prisoner abuse
"We have tried many times to issue to the media the truth about what is happening inside this prison," a Hamas official said.
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