The Cradle

1. Over 80 percent of Israelis say Gaza war goals not achieved

A ceasefire is set to take effect Sunday morning which will see the exchange of Palestinian and Israeli captives

2. Palestinian Authority, resistance reach agreement to end Jenin siege

The month-long seige was part of a PA campaign to target Palestinian resistance groups in the occupied West Bank city on Israel's behalf

3. Did Syria’s new leaders fake an 'ISIS plot' to attack the Sayyeda Zainab shrine?

Employing tactics reminiscent of its operations in Iraq, Syria's new Al-Qaeda-linked government continues to manipulate sectarian divides and leverage foreign interests to consolidate power, while perpetuating instability under the guise of protecting minorities.

4. Putin hails 'breakthrough' partnership agreement with Iran's Pezeshkian

The treaty will enhance Russian–Iranian ties in defense, security, trade, agriculture, and various other fields

5. Israel prepares to free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, seeks to block 'public displays of joy'

1,700 Palestinians held captive in Israeli prisons and 33 Israelis held captive in Gaza are set to be released in phases starting Sunday

6. Macron calls for full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, 'state monopoly' on arms during Beirut visit

The French president said Paris will soon host an international conference on the reconstruction of infrastructure ravaged by Israel's war

7. Kushner's Saudi-backed fund doubles stake in firm financing illegal West Bank settlements

Israel's building of illegal Jewish settlements is expected to skyrocket following President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration

8. Gaza's devastated health system needs $10bn, at least five years to rebuild: WHO

The UN estimates reconstruction of the strip could cost up to $80 billion and take 15 years due to the destruction from Israeli bombing

9. PKK to leave Syria on condition Kurds ‘maintain leadership role’

Ankara has recently stepped up its threats against the PKK, warning that the group will be eradicated if it does lay down its weapons

10. Iraqi government calls on resistance factions to 'lay down arms'

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) announced it would stop targeting Israel following the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza