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

“I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas accepts this deal,” Trump added, emphasizing the gravity of the moment by typing the final five words in all caps: “IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE.”

The war has displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza, and the United Nations estimates that over 80% of the territory is now either under evacuation orders or under Israeli military control

Trump was particularly critical of Israel for launching what he called “huge strikes” following what might have been an “unintentional” missile launch from Iran

The missile launches occurred just hours after both sides had agreed to a ceasefire, ending nearly two weeks of hostilities

While the ceasefire may provide temporary relief from escalating violence, analysts warn that tensions remain high and the agreement could unravel if either side feels provoked or threatened

President Trump, in an earlier statement, indicated both parties would be allowed to complete “missions underway” before transitioning into a “staged ceasefire.” Still, the renewed violence has cast doubt on the viability of that plan