Where Do Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Negotiations Stand?
Hamas wants to ensure that the latest cease-fire proposal has sufficient guarantees that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.
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85% of Gaza Strip under Israeli military orders, militarized zones: UN
The United Nations has announced that 85% of the Gaza Strip is within Israeli militarized zones, under displacement orders or in areas where the two overlap.
Millions of children caught in MENA conflicts: UNICEF
At least 12.2 million children have reportedly been killed, maimed, or displaced in conflicts across the Middle East and North Africa in less than two years – a staggering toll that translates to one child displaced every five seconds, and one killed …
Hamas says studying new ceasefire proposals, calls for end to Gaza war
The Palestinian group Hamas has announced it is studying new proposals for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but insisted it is seeking an accord that would bring an end to Israel’s war.
Gaza death toll tops 57,000 as Israel continues war against Palestinians
At least 57,012 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Palestinian Health Ministry announced Wednesday.
Israel Wants to Resume Truce Talks With Hamas Soon
Gideon Saar, the Israeli foreign minister, cited “positive signs” in the long-moribund cease-fire talks to end the war in Gaza and free the hostages held there.
Israel agrees to necessary conditions to finalize 60-day Gaza ceasefire: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize a 60-day ceasefire to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip, and also urged Hamas to accept the agreement.
French NGOs file complaint against French-Israeli soldiers over crimes in Gaza
Six non-governmental organizations, including the International Federation for Human Rights and the Human Rights League, have filed a criminal complaint in a Paris court on Tuesday against two French-Israeli soldiers accused of committing war crimes i…
Over 170 NGOs call for US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s closure
More than 170 NGOs have urged immediate action to end the “deadly” US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid scheme, and revert back to United Nations-led aid coordination mechanisms.
Netanyahu says he will visit Washington next week to meet Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday that he will visit Washington next week for talks with US officials, including President Donald Trump.