Israel will open Rafah crossing and allow humanitarian aid after hostages’ handover, while the UN and international partners plan $70 billion reconstruction; Trump’s peace plan envisions transitional governance and EU oversight

What we have before us is a ceasefire — more solid than previous ones, with the potential to evolve into something enduring

As a fragile ceasefire holds, thousands of displaced Palestinians return to the ruins of Gaza City while President Trump arrives in Israel to promote his contested peace plan

Kyriakos Mitsotakis praised the U.S.-brokered agreement between Israel and Hamas, highlighting its potential for peace and stability, while stressing the need for all sides to fully honor the terms

Kremlin praises the Israel-Hamas ceasefire under Trump’s plan but emphasizes that implementation will determine its success

After Russia’s largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine, Trump signals new sanctions on Moscow while pressing Hamas to accept a ceasefire agreement that includes the release of hostages

Kyriakos Mitsotakis underlined his government's position in a teleconference of EU leaders, convened by European Council President Antonio Costa on Tuesday

Deputy Chancellor Lars Klingbeil says Berlin could contribute troops or support as part of European guarantees for Ukraine’s security, but stressed that achieving a ceasefire remains the top priority

Cambodia and Thailand’s defence chiefs met in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday to finalise a permanent ceasefire following deadly border clashes in July that killed 43 and displaced over 300,000

Gaza’s health ministry reported six more deaths from starvation or malnutrition in the past 24 hours, raising the total to 175, including 93 children

“The time to recognize Palestine is now,” Starmer said, emphasizing this would have the greatest impact at this critical moment.

The development follows months of international pressure and urgent warnings from aid organizations about an escalating famine in the Palestinian enclave.

Truce follows Israeli airstrikes and intense fighting in Syria’s Sweida province, where over 300 have been killed in sectarian clashes

Amid the chaos, dozens of Druze civilians crossed the Syria–Israel border in both directions near the town of Majdal Shams

Complicating the picture further, The Times of Israel reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu has pledged to far-right Economy Minister Bezalel Smotrich that the conflict will resume after a planned 60-day ceasefire period

As the talks continue under the shadow of nearly two years of war, the outcome remains uncertain

Hamas’ “positive” response follows Trump’s final ceasefire proposal, as Israeli PM Netanyahu prepares for White House talks Monday; the statement came as Israeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians and 20 more died while seeking aid in Gaza

A prior ceasefire ended on March 18 when Israeli strikes killed more than 400 Palestinians.

Despite the renewed diplomatic efforts, fighting on the ground has not eased. At least 139 Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours, according to Gaza health authorities

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urged not to miss the opportunity for hostage release, emphasizing that a large majority in government and public opinion supports the plan