Keywords: Gaza Ceasefire


Hamas signals readiness for immediate ceasefire talks as Gaza toll rises

Hamas announced on Friday its willingness to engage in ceasefire talks “immediately” amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza, which has claimed over 50 lives in a single day, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. The conflict, now in its 21st month, has left the region......

Trump says Israel accepts 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel has accepted the terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urging Hamas to also agree to the deal. Trump stated that his team met with Israeli officials to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s......

UK artists demand halt to arms sales to Israel

More than 300 prominent figures from the UK’s arts and cultural scene, including pop icon Dua Lipa and actor Benedict Cumberbatch, have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stop all arms exports to Israel and push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. In an open letter, also signed by singer Annie......

Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire during brief Easter address

During a brief Easter Sunday appearance at the Vatican, Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, denouncing the humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing conflict. The pontiff, 88, currently recovering from a serious case of double pneumonia, delivered his message from the balcony of St......

Cairo summit calls for renewed Gaza ceasefire amid humanitarian crisis

In a significant diplomatic effort, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt hosted a trilateral summit on Monday in Cairo, uniting French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordanian King Abdullah II to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The leaders urged the international community to intervene......

Egypt and Palestine explore avenues for a Gaza ceasefire

In a significant diplomatic meeting held in Cairo, Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli and Palestinian counterpart Mohamed Mustafa discussed the critical developments in the MENA region and the ongoing efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza, alongside initiatives for reconstruction. Madbouli......

Hamas agrees to mediators’ proposal to hand over US-Israeli hostage

Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing negotiations regarding the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The Palestinian group announced today its agreement to transfer Edan Alexander, a US-Israeli captive, along with the remains of four others with dual citizenship. This decision follows a proposal......

US engages in unprecedented talks with Hamas for hostage release and Gaza ceasefire

The Trump administration is reportedly in direct negotiations with Hamas to facilitate the release of American hostages in Gaza and explore a broader agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the region, according to Axios. During a news briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt......

Hamas rejects Israeli proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire

As the initial phase of the Gaza ceasefire concludes, uncertainty looms over the next steps in negotiations. Talks held in Cairo between Israeli officials, Qatari and U.S. mediators, and other stakeholders have yet to yield progress on a potential second phase of the ceasefire. The discussions were......