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As the conflict in Gaza approaches its second year, Hamas has officially responded to an Israeli offer for a 60-day ceasefire, reigniting hopes for a possible truce in a war that has devastated the region and created an escalating humanitarian catastrophe. The latest move follows more than two weeks of indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israeli representatives, facilitated by mediators …

A coalition of 25 Western nations, including the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, Italy, and others, released a powerful joint statement on Monday calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. The declaration urged all parties involved, as well as the broader international community, to take unified action to bring the ongoing war to a close, citing the immense …

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed cautious optimism regarding ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the Israel-Gaza conflict, stating that conversations are continuing and progress may be seen within the coming week. Speaking to reporters, Trump remarked, “Gaza — we are talking and hopefully we’re going to get that straightened out over the next week,” reiterating a hopeful tone he had …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed willingness to pursue a permanent agreement with Hamas to bring an end to the Gaza war, contingent on an upcoming temporary ceasefire. However, he stressed that any lasting deal would require Hamas to relinquish both its weapons and control over Gaza—terms the group has so far rejected. Netanyahu’s remarks come as diplomatic efforts …

Hamas has announced its agreement to free 10 hostages currently held in Gaza, signaling a potential step forward in ongoing ceasefire discussions with Israel. The militant group confirmed its decision on Wednesday, stating that while key issues remain unresolved, it is demonstrating “flexibility” in hopes of advancing talks brokered by international mediators. Progress Despite Challenges in Negotiation In an official …

Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas resumed in Doha on Tuesday, with negotiators aiming to finalize a ceasefire agreement to halt the nearly two-year-long conflict in Gaza. The discussions come as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to secure a breakthrough, urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a plan that would halt the violence and secure the …

Israel has announced the dispatch of a delegation to Qatar to engage in negotiations aimed at establishing a ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of hostages. This decision follows Hamas’s recent expression of readiness to discuss a U.S.-backed 60-day truce proposal. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the amendments proposed by Hamas to the original terms, labeling …

Hamas has expressed readiness to engage in immediate negotiations concerning a U.S.-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, aiming to halt the ongoing conflict that began in October 2023. This development precedes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled visit to Washington, where discussions with President Donald Trump are expected to focus on the ceasefire initiative. The proposed ceasefire framework, …