ceasefire

Hamas Says Expects Talks on Gaza Truce Phase Two to Begin ‘Early Next Week’

Hamas expects indirect negotiations with Israel for the second phase of an ongoing truce in Gaza to begin "early next week."

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Hamas, Israel Complete Sixth Hostage-Prisoner Swap Under Gaza Truce

Palestinian militants released three Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian inmates freed by Israel, completing the latest swap despite fears the Gaza truce deal was near collapse.

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Lebanon Says Refuses Israeli Demand to Stay in Five Southern Locations

Beirut rejects Israel's demand to stay in five southern locations after next week's ceasefire implementation deadline.

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Hamas Official Says Israeli Army Has Withdrawn From Netzarim Corridor in Gaza

The Israeli military completed its withdrawal from the Netzarim Corridor on a key highway in Gaza as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal.

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Hamas, Israel Complete Fifth Hostage-Prisoner Swap Under Gaza Deal

Israel and Hamas completed fifth hostage-prisoner swap under a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal, three freed Israelis, 183 Palestinian detainees.

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Rwandan and Congolese Leaders Meet Over Eastern DRC Conflict

Rwandan and Congolese presidents joined a summit in Tanzania where regional leaders called for an "immediate ceasefire" in the DRC.

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Rwandan-Backed Group Declares Ceasefire in DRC’s War-Torn East

Rwandan-backed armed group M23 announced a humanitarian "ceasefire" in DR Congo's perennially explosive east.

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Two Killed in Israeli Strikes on East Lebanon: Ministry

Israeli air strikes on the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon killed two people, two months into a fragile ceasefire.

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Lebanon Official Media Reports Israeli Strike in South

Israeli strike hit south Lebanon, the second consecutive day to see such a raid despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Israel, Hamas Poised for Third Hostage-Prisoner Exchange

Israel and Hamas set to carry out their third hostage-prisoner exchange as part of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the Gaza war.

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