Hamas: No hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless Gaza war ends
Gaza truce talks stall as the US vetoes a UN resolution calling for an unconditional, permanent ceasefire.
Thu Nov 21 2024
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire
US calls for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the 13-month conflict and separately demand the release of hostages.
Wed Nov 20 2024
As truce talks progress, Lebanon's army cornered by politics, funding
Lebanon's army needs Hezbollah's approval to deploy troops to the south, even after any ceasefire deal.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Hezbollah calls for US action, not words, as Trump reclaims White House
Hezbollah welcomes any effort to stop the war in Lebanon but does not pin hopes for a ceasefire on any particular US administration.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Lebanon, Israel could agree to ceasefire within days, Lebanese prime minister says
Israel's public broadcaster published what it said was a draft agreement providing for an initial 60-day truce.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Egypt proposes initial two-day truce in Gaza with limited hostage-prisoner exchange
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says talks should resume within 10 days of implementing the temporary ceasefire in efforts to reach a permanent one.
Mon Oct 28 2024
World powers meet to push Lebanon aid, ceasefire
The meeting aims to raise at least 500 million euros in urgent humanitarian aid for Lebanon and push for a ceasefire.
Thu Oct 24 2024
BRICS reaffirms support for the State of Palestine’s full UN membership
The leaders in the summit stressed 'the urgent need for an immediate, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip'.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Hezbollah says launches volley of rockets into Israel, Blinken returns seeking ceasefire
Hezbollah says it had fired rockets at the base used by Israel's military intelligence, and the Nirit area in Tel Aviv's suburbs.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Blinken heads to Israel to revive Gaza ceasefire talks after Sinwar death
Blinken will focus discussions on how to end the war, plans for the enclave after the fighting ends and how to improve humanitarian assistance.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Hezbollah officials drop Gaza truce as condition for Lebanon ceasefire
Hezbollah officials have consistently said they would not stop until Israel ended the war in Gaza.
Wed Oct 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: Why peace in Gaza remains out of reach
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)'s Dr Ferooze Ali weighs in on why the prospects for a ceasefire or lasting peace in Gaza remain elusive, one year since the war erupted.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Gaza and a ceasefire slip out of focus as Lebanon conflict rages
Palestinians fear Lebanon's crisis is shifting focus from Gaza, where Israeli strikes killed dozens this week.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Lebanon is in immediate need of a ceasefire, caretaker PM says
Mikati said a diplomatic end to the escalating war would be a "win-win" for Israel and Lebanon and "all parties" would respect such a deal.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Iranian president says Israel must cease "crimes" or face reaction
Israel would face a harsh reaction if it did not stop what he called "its crimes", says Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Wed Oct 02 2024