Israel-Hamas ceasefire thrown into further doubt as Rubio backs Netanyahu's war aims
Sunday, 16 February 2025 US secretary of state Marco Rubio has fully endorsed Israel's war aims in the Gaza Strip – throwing the region's fragile ceasefire into further doubt.
Iran Fires Back at Netanyahu, Trump’s SecState’s ‘Finish the Job’ Threat. Iran has strongly reacted to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vow to "finish the job" against Tehran, calling it a gross violation of international law. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei...
In a historic U.S.-brokered deal, D.R. Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace agreement in Washington, witnessed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump hailed it as a “glorious triumph,” though critics argue it may serve U.S. interests in Congo’s mineral-rich east. The deal includes a trade framework for critical minerals, but M23 rebels reject its legitimacy. With thousands killed and millions displaced, experts warn that without inclusive enforcement and reforms, peace may remain elusive in the volatile Great Lakes region.
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In a landmark diplomatic moment, DR Congo and Rwanda signed a historic U.S.-brokered peace deal in Washington aimed at ending decades of deadly conflict. President Donald Trump called it a “glorious triumph” while hosting the signing ceremony in the Oval Office, flanked by VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The agreement includes “disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration” of armed groups and signals potential U.S. access to DR Congo’s rare earth minerals. Yet deep questions remain—especially regarding the M23 rebels, Rwandan troop presence, and humanitarian access. With both countries denying support for rival militias, the full terms remain classified, fueling skepticism.
Trump, however, hailed it as a generational victory. Previous similar treaties have failed. But this deal, supported by earlier Qatari mediation, might offer a sliver of hope in a region long marred by instability and mineral-fueled warfare.
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The world watches in alarm as Israel launches solo airstrikes on Iran — targeting nuclear and military facilities. While Washington claims it had no role in the attack, U.S. warships are on the move, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a chilling warning: “If Iran touches one American, it’s war.”
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U.S. President Donald Trump made a jaw-dropping entrance at UFC 316 in Newark, walking into the octagon tunnel to Kid Rock’s “American Bad A*s” alongside UFC President Dana White. The crowd erupted as phones flew into the air and cheers echoed throughout the arena. Trump greeted fans, shook hands with Mike Tyson and Joe Rogan, and sat cageside with his high-profile entourage including Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Eric Trump, and Marco Rubio.
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U.S. President Donald Trump stumbled while boarding Air Force One in New Jersey, just moments before Secretary of State Marco Rubio also appeared to slip. The viral moment, caught on camera after heavy rains in Bedminster, quickly set social media ablaze.
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At least 34 Palestinians were killed as Israeli airstrikes ravaged Gaza late Friday into Saturday, according to health officials. Twelve of the dead were sheltering at the Palestine Stadium in Gaza City, with additional casualties reported in residential apartments and tents in Muwasi.
The Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll from the war now exceeds 56,000 — more than half of them women and children. Amid the carnage, Donald Trump told reporters a Gaza ceasefire could arrive “within a week,” raising hopes as Israeli minister Ron Dermer prepares to visit Washington for talks. However, ceasefire conditions remain deadlocked, with Hamas willing to release hostages in exchange for ending the war — an offer Netanyahu refuses unless Hamas is disarmed and exiled.
Meanwhile, UN aid convoys are being looted as Palestinians face starvation. Israel allowed only limited food supplies into Gaza after blocking aid for over two months.
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Hamas is struggling to survive in Gaza amid internal rebellions by local clans and relentless Israeli military pressure. Weakened by a loss of commanders and much of its tunnel network, the group faces growing uncertainty over continued Iranian support after key Iranian figures were targeted by Israel. With Israel backing rival tribes, Hamas fighters operate autonomously but face growing challenges maintaining control. A ceasefire is urgently needed for Hamas to regroup and suppress rogue elements. The situation exposes deep fractures within Gaza and raises questions about Hamas’s future amid shifting regional dynamics.
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Explosive on armoured vehicle kills seven Israeli soldiers in Gaza
Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war on 7 October 2023 after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, more than 860 Israeli soldiers have died, over 400 of those while fighting in Gaza.
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Just hours after U.S. President Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Tehran launched a fresh barrage of ballistic missiles, directly violating the truce. Sirens blared across northern Israel as the IDF intercepted the missiles mid-air, preventing casualties. Israel's war cabinet convened an emergency meeting, vowing severe retaliation. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and far-right leaders demanded forceful strikes on Tehran, declaring the ceasefire dead. The sudden attack has reignited fears of full-scale war in the region.
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Israel’s June 23 airstrike on Tehran’s infamous Evin Prison has left 71 people dead, according to Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir. Among the dead were detainees, military conscripts, visiting family members, prison staff, and nearby residents. The devastating attack marks a significant escalation in Israel’s targeting strategy—shifting from military and nuclear sites to political symbols of the Iranian regime.
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After the 12-day Israel-Iran war, an unexpected village in India has entered global focus. Kintoor, a village in Uttar Pradesh, is the ancestral home of Iran’s first Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. His grandfather, Syed Ahmad Musavi, was born there before migrating to Iran in the 1800s via Iraq, retaining “Hindi” in his name to honor his Indian roots. Khomeini’s rise from this legacy shaped modern Iran’s theocratic system. As geopolitical tensions rise, Kintoor’s forgotten link now highlights a deep historical and cultural bridge between India and Iran.
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Trump calls for ceasefire deal while Israel plans new mass evacuations to expand military operations
On Sunday, President Trump urged a ceasefire deal for Gaza. Simultaneously, Israel ordered new mass evacuations in northern Gaza as it plans to expand its military operation in the area.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has dismissed Donald Trump’s claims of "total destruction" of Iran’s nuclear facilities as exaggerated and misleading. He accuses Trump of inflating the success of U.S. strikes to conceal strategic failures, asserting that Iran’s nuclear program remains largely intact. Supporting this, IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi says Iran could restart enrichment in months. Khamenei insists America “gained nothing” from the war, while Pentagon leaks also contradict Trump’s narrative of total obliteration.
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Netanyahu says there are ‘broad regional possibilities’ as Trump urges ceasefire in Gaza
“Make the deal in Gaza. Get the hostages back!!!” US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform on Sunday morning.
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An Israeli court has rejected Prime Minister Netanyahu’s attempt to delay his corruption trial, despite citing national security concerns following the 12-day war with Iran. The court called the request vague and lacking justification. The decision comes after Donald Trump publicly urged for the trial to be cancelled or a pardon issued, calling Netanyahu a “great hero.” Netanyahu thanked Trump for his support, but denies all wrongdoing. He faces accusations of accepting lavish gifts and trading political favors for positive press. The trial continues amid ongoing judicial reform controversies.
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U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a fiery statement defending Israeli PM Netanyahu, slamming his ongoing trial as a “ridiculous witch hunt” over cigars and toys. Trump praised Bibi as a “warrior” who fought beside him against Iran’s nuclear program, calling for the trial to be canceled or a pardon issued. The trial—Israel’s first for a sitting PM—resumes Monday. Trump’s intervention casts the case in political light and signals deep U.S. interest in the outcome amid rising regional tensions.
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At least 62 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes since Friday
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