Ceasefire
- Middle East
Iran’s top commander declares Gaza ceasefire a ‘biggest defeat’ for Israel
The commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Esmail Qa’ani on Sunday, January 19 lauded the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian-based resistance group Hamas. Qa’ani…
- World
Would like to thank New Delhi for ‘supporting’ our ‘right’ to self-defence, says Israel
New Delhi: As a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza, Israeli ambassador Reuven Azar on Sunday thanked New Delhi for supporting his country’s “right” to self-defence. The…
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Hamas Israel ceasefire: After delay, hostage-prisoner exchange begins
The long awaited Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement finally began on Sunday, January 19, at 09:15 GMT (2:45 pm IST), nearly three hours later than initially scheduled following a last-minute delay ordered by Israeli…
- Middle East
UN chief demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon by January 27
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres directed Israel to entirely withdraw from Lebanese territory by January 27, Emirates News Agency WAM reported. This came after he visited the Lebanese border town of Naqoura,…
- Middle East
Israel reserves right to return to war if Gaza ceasefire deal fails: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel reserves the right to resume fighting Hamas if its ceasefire-for-hostages deal with the militant group falls apart and that it would…
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Israel Hamas ceasefire: 735 Palestinian prisoners to be released in 1st phase
Jerusalem: Israel is set to release 735 Palestinian prisoners in the first phase of the Isreal Hamas ceasefire deal, the Israeli Ministry of Justice announced on Saturday, January 18 This initial phase,…
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Qatar says Israel-Hamas ceasefire to go into effect at 8:30 am on Sunday
Cairo: The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect in less than 24 hours, Qatar’s foreign ministry said on Saturday. In a post on X, foreign minister Majid al-Ansari said…
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Israeli Cabinet approves deal for ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages
Jerusalem: Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas, bringing the sides a…
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Israel’s security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire, final sign-off awaited
Jerusalem: Israel’s security Cabinet on Friday, January 17, recommended approval of a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with…
- Middle East
At least 86 Palestinians killed in Gaza after ceasefire deal announced
Gaza: At least 86 Palestinians, including 23 children, were killed in Gaza following Wednesday’s announcement of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, the Palestinian Civil Defence said, amid ongoing Israeli attacks on the strip.…
- World
EU welcomes ceasefire deal in Gaza
Brussels: High-ranking European Union (EU) officials welcomed a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and called on both parties to fully implement the deal. “This brings hope to the entire region, where people have…
- Middle East
Critical first step: UN chief Guterres welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, describing the deal as a “critical first step” and urging parties to “seize this opportunity” to establish…
- Middle East
India welcomes Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal agreement
New Delhi: India on Thursday welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the decision for the release of hostages between Israel and Hamas. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed hope that…
- Middle East
Israel intensifies strikes in Gaza amid ceasefire talks
Jerusalem: Israeli forces intensified their assault on Gaza, striking approximately 50 sites since early Wednesday, Israeli authorities said. In a joint statement, the Israeli Shin Bet domestic security agency and the military…
- Middle East
Gaza residents await ceasefire, dream of rebuilding lives after war
Gaza: Over 2.2 million people in Gaza are closely following the “positive” news from Qatar, which suggests that both Hamas and Israel are nearing an agreement on a ceasefire to end the…
