Iraq is trying to convince powerful armed factions in the country that have fought U.S. forces and fired rockets and drones at Israel to lay down their weapons or join official security forces, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said.

Dozens of people celebrated today in Baghdad the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Camera: AHMED JALIL. [Restrictions: Spain, Latin America, or the U.S. Hispanic market]

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused Israel of 'aggressive actions' in Syria, warning they could lead to 'unfavorable outcomes for everyone.' The Israeli foreign ministry reacted by calling Turkey 'the aggressive imperialist actor' in the region.

"We announce that we will suspend our military operations against [Israel]," the Nujaba Movement's leader said.

Israeli cabinet in early hours of Saturday ratified agreement that could pave the way for an end to 15-month war with Hamas. The deal is expected to come into effect Sunday.

No casualties were reported. “Hamas has infiltrated UNRWA so deeply that it is no longer possible to determine where UNRWA ends and where Hamas begins,” said Foreign Minister Israel Katz.

Airlines to resume Middle East flights after Israel-Hamas ceasefire - Carriers including Wizz Air and Lufthansa are reinstating flights to Tel Aviv

Miss Iraq winner and Democratic Congressional Candidate Sarai Idan has again taken a public stance in support of Israel and against the Islamic terrorist organization Hamas. Idan has faced threats ...

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Monday he would sign a bilateral security deal with Britain as well as a strategic partnership accord as he headed to London for an official visit against a backdrop of historic shifts in the Middle East.

Trump's role in securing a hostage deal in Gaza before taking office drew parallels with Iran's release of American hostages in 1981.

A ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is set to come into effect at 0630 GMT Sunday morning. A hostage release is due to follow hours later, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East.