Israeli media report that negotiating teams have signed deal and that the security cabinet would convene on Friday to approve it ‘We will be betrayed’: cold, fearful and still under fire, Gaza’s people wait Families of hostages say they are in agony over ceasefire delays Key mediator Qatar said that […]
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Israeli prime minister’s demand before expected cabinet meeting threatens to derail peace negotiations Middle East crisis – live updates Benjamin Netanyahu has said his cabinet will not meet to vote on the ceasefire deal intended to pause the war in Gaza until “Hamas accepts all elements of the agreement”, in […]
Hamas, Hezbollah and other militia are enfeebled – but Palestine is likely to stay at forefront of global politics Middle East crisis – live updates The ceasefire due to come into force on Sunday, barring a major last-minute problem, will cement massive and rapid changes across the Middle East and […]
Palestinians describe grief and anxiety as they seek news that the ceasefire is going ahead, and airstrikes continue Middle East crisis – live updates Amid continuing airstrikes, bitter cold and news of delays, millions in Gaza were waiting anxiously on Thursday for confirmation that the ceasefire-for-hostages deal between Hamas and […]
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The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhile There may be no winners in war, but history suggests combatants are often eager to convince the world otherwise. The ending of the 15-month conflict in Gaza may prove […]
Netanyahu says ‘final details’ of deal still being worked on; two American hostages to be free in first phase, reports say Gaza ceasefire deal agreed by Hamas and Israel, Qatari PM says The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza In Oslo today, Norway is hosting a meeting […]
US president-elect demanded a deal – while success against Iran and Hezbollah gave Israeli PM room to make one The phone call from Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, surprised the aides of Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Calling from Doha in Qatar last Friday evening, […]
Deal to pause 15-month war expected to be officially accepted by Israel after cabinet meeting Israel-Gaza war – live updates Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire deal, pausing the war in Gaza and designed to broker an end to the brutal 15-month conflict, the mediator Qatar has said. […]
Hundreds have been celebrating across Tel Aviv, but organisations are committed to stand by until all captives are returned Middle East crisis – live updates Caught between hope and despair for the past 15 months, families of Israeli hostages have welcomed the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which promises the release […]