Tag Archives: Ceasefire Agreement

Hamas delegation heading to Cairo today for Gaza truce talks

A senior Hamas representative has confirmed that a delegation of high-ranking officials from the group is scheduled to travel to Cairo on Saturday for negotiations with Egyptian mediators aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. The talks are expected to be led by Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s chief negotiator. According to the official, who requested anonymity due to restrictions on speaking …

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Berri vows Lebanon will never cede ‘an inch’ of land

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reaffirmed on Friday that Lebanon will not relinquish any part of its land under any circumstances. His remarks came in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that Israeli forces would continue occupying five elevated positions in southern Lebanon. Berri emphasized that Lebanon will take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and reclaim any …

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Kremlin awaits US update on Ukraine ceasefire proposal

The Kremlin has stated that it is awaiting communication from the United States regarding the details of a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, following discussions in Saudi Arabia that led to Kyiv’s agreement on the framework. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Moscow expects to receive updates from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Advisor Michael Walz in the coming …

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Israel and Lebanon agree to land border talks after US push

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to engage in negotiations to address their long-standing land border disputes, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough. The decision comes following mediation efforts led by US officials, who played a key role in bringing both sides to the table. The discussions will focus on resolving thirteen disputed points along the Blue Line, a boundary established by …

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Ortagus: US to mediate Lebanon-Israel talks on key disputes

The United States has announced efforts to bring Lebanon and Israel together for diplomatic discussions aimed at settling several unresolved issues between the two nations. The talks will focus on key topics, including the release of Lebanese prisoners, the resolution of disputed border points along the Blue Line, and the status of five areas where Israeli forces remain stationed. Deputy …

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How many hostages remain in Gaza?

On Saturday, Hamas released six Israeli hostages, marking the final scheduled release of living captives under the current phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. This phase has seen the liberation of 33 Israelis, including eight deceased individuals, and five Thai nationals. Despite these releases, 63 hostages, among them the remains of a soldier held since 2014, remain in Gaza. …

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Breaking: Lebanon blocked Iranian planes after US warnings

In retaliation for Israeli threats, Lebanon twice this week denied Iranian flights permission to land at Beirut. Lebanese officials informed Iran on Thursday that a flight already scheduled was not to depart. The action followed an Israeli threat, relayed through the United States, to bring down the plane if it tried to land in Lebanon. After consultation between the prime …

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Lebanese citizens make renewed push to return to southern border villages

People from South Lebanon escorted by the Lebanese army attempted to return to their villages on Monday, according to official reports and AFP correspondents, one day after Israeli fire killed 24 people in the region on Sunday. Reports said at least five people were wounded by Israeli fire on Monday in the areas of Houla and Bani Hayyan. Lebanese caretaker …

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