ceasefire

Hamas Agrees Partial Hostage Release in ‘Difficult’ Truce Talks

Hamas on Wednesday said it would release 10 hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire talks after Israel struck an upbeat note about the prospects for a deal to stop the fighting in the embattled Palestinian territory.

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Saudi Arabia and Iran Hold Talks After Tehran’s Truce With Israel

Iran's foreign minister has held talks with Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, the Saudi foreign ministry said, two weeks after a ceasefire between regional rivals Iran and Israel began.

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Hamas Says Ready to Start Gaza Ceasefire Talks ‘Immediately’

Hamas said it was ready to start talks "immediately" on a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the civil defense agency said Israel's ongoing offensive killed 20 people on Saturday.

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Trump Urges 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire Deal Ahead of Netanyahu Visit

US President Donald Trump urged Hamas on Tuesday to accept a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, saying that Israel had agreed to finalize such a deal, as its forces also stepped up operations in the Palestinian territory.

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Trump Says Iran-Israel Ceasefire in Force

US President Trump said a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was in force on Tuesday, urging both sides to "not violate it."

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France Plans European ‘Initiative’ to End Iran-Israel Conflict

France is planning along with European partners to suggest a negotiated solution to end the conflict between Iran and Israel.

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Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon Kill Two

Lebanon's health ministry said that Israeli strikes on the country's south killed two people, as the Israeli army said it targeted Hezbollah members.

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US Envoy Says Hamas Response to Ceasefire Proposal ‘Unacceptable’

Hamas announced on Saturday that it had replied to a US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Washington's main negotiator criticized the response as "totally unacceptable."

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Hamas Says New US-Backed Truce Proposal Does Not Meet Demands

The White House said Thursday Israel had "signed off" on a new Gaza ceasefire proposal submitted to Hamas, but the Palestinian militant group said the deal failed to satisfy its demands.

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US Expects Russia to Present Ukraine Ceasefire Terms Within Days

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he expected Russia within days to present broad outlines for a ceasefire with Ukraine that would let Washington assess if Moscow is serious about peace.

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