Ceasefire

Lebanon Extends Ceasefire with Israel Amid Violence and Delays

27 Jan 2025

Lebanon has decided to extend its ceasefire agreement with Israel until February 18, 2025. This move follows Israel’s failure to meet the deadline for withdrawing its troops from southern Lebanon. The deadline was part of a ceasefire deal that ended Israel's conflict with Hezbollah. Violence in Southern Lebanon Meanwhile, violence...

Lebanon Pullout Deadline Approaches, Israel Faces Delays

26 Jan 2025

The Israeli military will probably fail to meet the deadline for its withdrawal from southern Lebanon on Sunday, January 28, according to the conditions of the ceasefire deal that ended the war between Israel and Hezbollah two months ago. The Israeli forces have not yet evacuated regions east of southern...

Hamas to Release Four Female Israeli Soldiers: Who Are They?

25 Jan 2025

Four female Israeli soldiers are scheduled for release on Saturday under the terms of the second prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. The agreement results from a three-stage ceasefire deal brokered earlier this month. The deal will see the release of Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri...

Hamas to Release Four Female Hostages in Exchange for Palestinian Prisoners

21 Jan 2025

Hamas announced it will free four female Israeli hostages on January 25 in exchange for Palestinian prisoners that Israel will release on the same day. It is the second round of prisoner exchanges since the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Taher al-Nunu, a Hamas spokesman, confirmed the news to AFP, saying that...

Breaking Down Gaza Deal: What is Ceasefire and Hostages Release ?

16 Jan 2025

US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire-for-hostages deal that will end over 15 months of fighting. The historic agreement is structured in three distinct phases. It includes a full ceasefire, Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of hostages, including...

Breakthrough in Israel-Hamas Talks as Mediators Push for Ceasefire

13 Jan 2025

US and Arab mediators have made significant headway in brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. However, a final agreement has yet to be reached, according to officials on Monday. Talks aim to end over 15 months of conflict that has destabilized the Middle East, with hostages held in Gaza...

Israel Intercepts Missile From Yemen, Refuses Ceasefire With Hezbollah

27 Sep 2024

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) reported that the country’s advanced "Arrow" Aerial Defense System successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen. The IDF shared on X, "A missile was fired from Yemen towards Israel and successfully intercepted by the 'Arrow' Aerial Defense System." They further noted, "Sirens and explosions were...

UN Secy General Guterres Urges ‘Humanitarian Ceasefire’ in Gaza, Release of Hostages

13 May 2024

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgent need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and increased humanitarian assistance to Gaza, as reported by The Times of Israel. Speaking at a donors' conference in Kuwait via video, he reiterated the global call for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a...

Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Proposal of Egypt, Qatar: Report

07 May 2024

Hamas has reportedly agreed to a ceasefire proposal put forth by Egypt and Qatar. This announcement suggests a potential halt in hostilities involving the group. Egypt and Qatar's mediation efforts seem to have garnered acceptance from Hamas, indicating a willingness to consider cessation of conflict. The proposal's acceptance by Hamas...

Netanyahu Agrees to Open Major Gaza Crossing After Talks with Biden

07 May 2024

US President Joe Biden recently reaffirmed his opposition to a Rafah invasion to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This came after Israel's defiance of US warnings, directing Palestinians to evacuate parts of southern Gaza. Biden's stance, conveyed in an April call with Netanyahu, remains resolute. The US emphasises that any...

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