CEASEFIRE
Israel-Gaza War: Jordan won't send troops to Gaza to replace Israeli forces: Safadi
Israel-Gaza War: Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi, stated in Athens that Jordan will not deploy troops to Gaza in place of Israeli forces, rejecting any involvement amidst the ongoing conflict. He emphasized the need for a just resolution ensuring a permanent ceasefire, the release of prisoners, and addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by the aggression. Safadi supported international efforts for ceasefire but criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance for a temporary truce.
Netanyahu says he won't agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent comments about only agreeing to a "partial" cease-fire in Gaza have cast doubt on a U.S.-backed proposal to end the eight-month-long conflict. Netanyahu stated he is open to a temporary pause to secure the release of some of the roughly 120 hostages held by Hamas but insisted that Israel must continue its military operations to fully eliminate Hamas. This stance contrasts with U.S. President Joe Biden's proposed three-phased plan, which includes a permanent cease-fire and the release of all hostages.
Israeli PM Netanyahu dissolved his war Cabinet. How will that affect cease-fire efforts?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disbanded his war Cabinet, consolidating his influence over the Israel-Hamas war and potentially diminishing the chances of a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. The move came days after his chief political rival, Benny Gantz, withdrew from the three-member cabinet. Major war policies will now be approved by Netanyahu's security Cabinet, a larger body dominated by hard-liners who oppose the U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal and want to press ahead with the war.
Why a Gaza Strip cease-fire is so elusive
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel criticized Hamas' response to a recent peace proposal for Gaza, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region.
Hamas proposed amendments to Gaza ceasefire plan 'not significant', says senior leader
According to a senior Hamas leader informed that group's requests for modifications to a ceasefire proposal put out by the US are "not significant" and include the total removal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that although Hamas had made many, if not all, of the requested adjustments to the U.S.-backed plan, the mediators were committed to bridging the differences.
Blinken says some Hamas proposals unworkable but work on ceasefire to continue
Hamas proposed changes to a U.S. ceasefire proposal for the Gaza war, with some deemed unworkable by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Despite this, mediators aim to bridge gaps between Hamas and Israel. Hamas wants a ceasefire to lead to a permanent end to hostilities, Israeli withdrawal, Gaza's reconstruction, and Palestinian prisoner release. Blinken believes the remaining gaps can be bridged, and negotiations with Egypt and Qatar continue to secure a deal. The conflict has resulted in over 1,200 deaths and the capture of more than 250 hostages by Hamas, with ongoing efforts to free them.
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US Secretary of State Blinken says Israel PM Netanyahu 'reaffirmed commitment' to Gaza ceasefire plan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recommitted to a Gaza ceasefire proposal during their meeting in Jerusalem. Blinken noted Hamas' positive response to a UN vote on the US-drafted resolution as a hopeful sign, but emphasised the need for Hamas to confirm their acceptance. He underlined the importance of a political and humanitarian plan to ensure lasting security in the region.
UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
The U.N. Security Council approved a cease-fire plan for the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing a two-state solution and Biden's proposal for a comprehensive agreement.
US considering unilateral talks on hostage deal with Hamas, NBC reports
U.S. officials are considering a direct deal with Palestinian Hamas militants to free five American hostages held in Gaza if ceasefire talks with Israel fail. It's unclear what the U.S. might offer Hamas in return. The hostages were taken during a deadly Hamas incursion into Israel, prompting a retaliatory Israeli response. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes the best way to secure their release is through the current ceasefire proposal. Any talks would be facilitated by Qatar and exclude Israel, potentially straining U.S.-Israel relations.
Rafah border crossing can't reopen unless Israeli forces quit Gaza side, Egypt says
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stated that the Rafah border crossing, crucial for aid deliveries into Gaza, cannot operate without Palestinian control. Israel seized the crossing last month during its offensive against Hamas in Rafah. Shoukry emphasized the importance of the 1979 Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty for regional stability. He also mentioned a positive meeting with U.S., Egyptian, and Israeli officials, although no agreement was reached on reopening the crossing. Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated Israeli forces were targeting tunnels between Gaza and Egypt, which Egypt denies exist.
PM Netanyahu aide: Joe Biden's Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but Israel accepts it
In an interview with Britain's Sunday Times, Ophir Falk, chief foreign policy advisor to Netanyahu, said Biden's proposal was "a deal we agreed to — it's not a good deal but we dearly want the hostages released, all of them". "There are a lot of details to be worked out," he said, adding that Israeli conditions, including "the release of the hostages and the destruction of Hamas as a genocidal terrorist organisation" have not changed.
Blinken speaks to Israel's Gantz, Gallant about ceasefire plan
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held separate phone calls with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Benny Gantz, a centrist minister who joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an emergency coalition, to discuss the proposed ceasefire deal in Gaza, the State Department said on Sunday.
Despite mediators' push, Israel PM not relenting on Gaza truce
Netanyahu is under pressure from two sides. Protesters supporting the hostages, who rallied again in their tens of thousands in Tel Aviv on Saturday, are urging him to strike a truce deal - but right-wing extremist allies are threatening to bring down his fragile coalition government if he does.
Netanyahu says no Gaza ceasefire until Hamas destroyed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the idea of a permanent ceasefire with Hamas until the group's military and governing capabilities are destroyed, despite a proposed truce involving an initial six-week ceasefire. Biden had mentioned Israel's proposal for a temporary truce and partial withdrawal. Netanyahu's stance contrasts with Hamas, which seeks a permanent ceasefire, Israeli troop withdrawal, and prisoner release. The conflict, ongoing since October 7, has led to significant casualties and displacement, with peace talks struggling to find common ground.
Joe Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept it
An earlier hostage proposal put forward earlier this year called for the release of sick, elderly and wounded hostages in Gaza in exchange for a six-week ceasefire that could be extended to allow for more humanitarian aid to be delivered into the enclave.
Hamas ready to reach 'complete agreement' if Israel stops war: Statement
Hamas has informed ceasefire mediators that they are prepared to reach a comprehensive agreement, including a full hostages/prisoners exchange, if Israel ceases its aggression in Gaza, the group announced in a statement on Thursday.
Hamas claims to have taken Israeli soldier 'prisoner'
Hamas claimed to have captured an Israeli soldier in a tunnel ambush in Gaza, but Israel denied the claim. The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing, stated that all Israeli forces in the tunnel were either killed, wounded, or captured. Despite Hamas releasing images of a soldier being dragged, Israel's army insisted no soldier was abducted. This development comes amidst ongoing airstrikes by Israel in Rafah, despite a UN court's order to halt the military offensive in the southern Gaza city.
Russia-Ukraine war: Putin wants ceasefire on current frontlines
Asked about the Reuters report at a news conference in Belarus on Friday, Putin said peace talks should restart. "Let them resume," he said, adding that negotiations should be based on "the realities on the ground" and on a plan agreed during a previous attempt to reach a deal in the first weeks of the war. "Not on the basis of what one side wants," he said.
Top UN court orders Israel to halt military operation in Rafah; Israel is unlikely to comply
Israel signals defiance of ICJ order, citing protection of citizens, while Russia ignores court order on Ukraine invasion.
Israel to restart Gaza truce talks as hostage video sparks outrage
The 190-second clip, compiled from footage filmed by the militants on the day of the attack, shows five young women in civilian clothes, some bruised and bloodied, lined up against a wall before being pushed into a jeep. The women, who Israel confirmed are military personnel, were kidnapped when Hamas invaded Israel and killed 1,200 people.
31 people killed by deadly strikes in Gaza as US envoy visits Israel
An Israeli strike in central Gaza killed 31 people, including civilians, amid ongoing conflict. Israeli forces advanced on Rafah, Gaza's southern city, while Hamas targeted Israeli forces at Rafah crossing. The situation has prompted US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit for talks. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue fighting Hamas, facing pressure for a post-war plan. US President Joe Biden calls for an immediate ceasefire and a regional peace deal for a two-state solution. The conflict has led to significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with aid efforts hampered by the violence.
Airstrike kills 27 in central Gaza and fighting rages as Israel's leaders are increasingly divided
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism from the two other members of his War Cabinet, with his main political rival, Benny Gantz, threatening to leave the government if a plan is not created by June 8 that includes an international administration for postwar Gaza.
Member of Israel's War Cabinet says he'll quit the government June 8 unless there's a new war plan
In a significant development, Benny Gantz, a key member of Israel's War Cabinet, threatened to resign if the government doesn't adopt a new plan for the Gaza conflict. His plan includes the return of hostages, ending Hamas' rule, and normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia. Gantz's departure would leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reliant on far-right allies, potentially impacting the direction of the conflict. Meanwhile, aid distribution is set to begin in Gaza, where residents are struggling amid Israeli restrictions and heavy fighting.
Talks over Gaza ceasefire at stalemate after Rafah operation, Qatar PM says
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani stated ceasefire talks in Gaza have stalled due to Israel's Rafah operations, worsening the humanitarian crisis. Qatar mediates but emphasizes its limited role. The core dispute is the release of hostages and ending the war, with casualties surpassing 34,000 Palestinians.
Israel strikes eastern Rafah as ceasefire talks end with no deal
Israeli tanks and warplanes have bombarded areas of Rafah, Palestinian residents said, following President Joe Biden's statement that the US would withhold weapons from Israel if its forces mounted a major invasion of the southern Gaza city. A senior Israeli official said that the latest round of indirect negotiations in Cairo had ended and Israel would proceed with its operation in Rafah and other parts of the Gaza Strip as planned. Israel has submitted to mediators its reservations about a Hamas proposal for a hostage release deal, and the Israeli delegation is returning from the Egyptian capital.
US halts bomb shipment to Israel over Rafah concerns
The United States paused a shipment of bombs to Israel due to fears of an invasion in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. This decision, the first such move in the conflict, followed concerns that Israel was not addressing US worries about a potential major ground operation. President Joe Biden's administration had warned Israel in April that US policy on Gaza would depend on its treatment of civilians. The US is particularly concerned about heavy bombs in urban areas. Ceasefire talks involving Israel, Hamas, the US, Qatar, and Egypt have resumed.
Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered
The Israeli military reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but no humanitarian aid has entered yet, and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel's military incursion. The closure, prompted by a Hamas rocket attack that killed four Israeli soldiers, has raised concerns about aid operations in Gaza. The U.S. paused a bomb shipment to Israel last week over fears of a full-scale assault on Rafah, further straining U.S.-Israel relations.
Israeli forces seize Rafah crossing in Gaza, threatening aid and putting cease-fire talks on edge
Israeli tank brigade seizes Gaza's Rafah crossing during intense cease-fire talks, impacting aid and escalating conflict. UN warns of collapse. Hospital evacuation and hostage release demands add complexity. Egypt's condemnation raises tensions.
Israeli tanks have rolled into Rafah. What does this mean for the Palestinians sheltering there?
Israeli tanks entering Rafah raised concerns of a potential offensive endangering over a million Palestinian civilians. The move dimmed hopes for an immediate cease-fire deal. Palestinians in Rafah face evacuation with uncertain shelter plans. Israel has directed evacuees to Muwasi, but its conditions are described as squalid and inadequate. The UN warns that an attack on Rafah could collapse aid operations, pushing Gaza into greater crisis. The international community, including the US and Egypt, has urged Israel to avoid actions that could harm civilians.
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