Cease-fire in Gaza Strip was widely welcomed. It may not last. Here’s why
Netanyahu is under pressure from right-wing members of his coalition government to resume bombardment of the Gaza Strip until Hamas is destroyed. Several have said they received assurances from Netanyahu that after the first phase of the truce ends, Israeli troops and fighter jets will once again launch in and over Gaza.
Qatar: Qatar confident in implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Qatar, one of the countries that brokered the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, expressed confidence in the implementation of the three-phase deal through a foreign ministry spokesperson. Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani called on both Israel and Hamas to fully adhere to the terms of the ceasefire agreement on Tuesday.
What we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal
It is hoped that a ceasefire deal will mean an agreement to stop the war which has been raging in Gaza. It is also expected to see an exchange of hostages and prisoners. Hamas seized 251 hostages when it attacked Israel in October 2023. It is still holding 94 captive, although Israel believes that only 60 are still alive.
US Says It Is 'Critical' That Gaza Ceasefire Implementation Continues
Trump has credited his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff for the ceasefire deal reached after months of talks mediated by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar. Before his inauguration, Trump w
To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies’ deep distrust
Fighters from the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, control the crowd while Red Cross vehicles come to collect ...
Qatar PM hopes Palestinian Authority will return to Gaza when war ends
Qatar's Prime Minister said in Davos on Tuesday he hoped the Palestinian Authority would return to play a governing role in ...
Israel-Gaza ceasefire - live: Qatar to hold briefing as officials focus on ‘coming hours’ to get deal done
Qatar to hold briefing as officials focus on ‘coming hours’ to get deal done - Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ...
Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire talks press on in Qatar
Officials say Israel and Hamas appear to be inching closer to a phased ceasefire agreement. But a deal hasn’t been reached ...
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Qatar and U.S. Announce Gaza Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal
Israel and Hamas have reached a cease-fire deal that would bring about a much-needed pause in fighting in Gaza after 15 ...
Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
The ceasefire as agreed to in Qatar is set to last 42 days. Over that period, 33 hostages are expected to be freed in ...
Mediators on standby for obstacles as Gaza ceasefire starts
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Cease-fire between Israel, Hamas to go into effect Sunday morning, Qatar says
The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel is expected to go into effect on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time, Qatar’s foreign ...
Gaza ceasefire deal agreed by Israel and Hamas, Qatar and US say
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US ...
Trump envoy says he'll go to Gaza to monitor ceasefire
Trump's Middle East envoy said he would travel to the region to be part of what he described as an inspection team deployed in and along the Gaza Strip to ensure ceasefire compliance.