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
Israeli teams will continue meetings on US ceasefire proposals, Netanyahu says
Israeli teams had meetings to discuss the U.S. ceasefire proposals with Lebanon on Thursday and will continue discussions in the days ahead.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Blinken tells Israel escalation will make civilian return more difficult
Israel rejected global calls on Thursday for a ceasefire with the Hezbollah movement, defying its biggest ally in Washington.
Fri Sep 27 2024
EU calls for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
The European Union (EU) has urged both warring parties in Lebanon to urgently implement a ceasefire across the Blue Line.
Fri Sep 27 2024
AWANI Tonight 26 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthia_AWANI
1. Teacher sentenced to 10 years’ jail for child abuse in GISB-linked school
2. Israel rejects US-backed Lebanon ceasefire proposal
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1. Teacher sentenced to 10 years’ jail for child abuse in GISB-linked school
2. Israel rejects US-backed Lebanon ceasefire proposal
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Thu Sep 26 2024
World leaders to meet at UN amid threat of Gaza, Ukraine war spillovers
The wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan are going to be the three main crisis-points in focus at the General Assembly, says UN.
Thu Sep 19 2024
World must pressure Hamas on Gaza deal, Netanyahu says after group's statement
The chief US negotiator, CIA head William Burns said a more detailed ceasefire proposal would be made within several days.
Fri Sep 13 2024
AWANI Tonight: Hamas says ready to implement Gaza ceasefire with no new conditions
Hamas is ready to implement an immediate ceasefire with Israel in Gaza based on a previous US proposal without new conditions.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Hamas says ready to implement ceasefire without new conditions
Lingering issue include control of the Philadelphi corridor, a narrow stretch of land on Gaza's border with Egypt, persisting.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Netanyahu says Israel will not leave Gaza border corridor until it is secure
For a permanent ceasefire to be agreed upon, Israel needs guarantees that postwar Gaza will stop weapon smuggling for Hamas.
Thu Sep 05 2024
US negotiators racing to present new Gaza ceasefire proposal, sources say
The new proposal aims to resolve the key issues behind the months-long impasse in talks, seeking a truce between Israel and Hamas.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage deal
Joe Biden says the US was close to presenting a final proposal to negotiators working on a hostage and ceasefire agreement.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Israeli labour strike to push for Gaza hostage deal disrupts flights and buses
The return of the hostages, triggered deep shock in Israel, prompting at least half a million people to take to the streets.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Malaysia, New Zealand PMs call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Christopher Luxon announced New Zealand will expand defense cooperation with Malaysia and deploy a P8 Poseidon aircraft for joint exercise.
Mon Sep 02 2024