Israeli warplanes struck Gaza overnight after accusing Hamas of violating a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, killing at least 26 people as tensions threaten to unravel the truce.
To avoid another conflict, a clear vision for the future of Gaza and of the entire Occupied Palestinian Territory needs to be articulated and pursued with vigour.
Israel and Hamas reaffirmed their commitment to the fragile truce after airstrikes killed 26 Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers, in the most serious test of the ceasefire brokered earlier this month
Donald Trump claims he ended six wars in six months, but the conflicts he lists include fragile ceasefires, disputed mediations, and unresolved tensions that cast doubt on his sweeping assertion
Ahead of a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, Moscow says its conditions for ending the war remain unchanged, demanding Kyiv’s withdrawal from contested regions and abandonment of NATO membership plans
Lords raise red flags over UK’s push to recognise Palestine
European powers, Kyiv presented their own blueprint for ending the war after Putin demanded territorial concessions and Trump said he’d meet the Russian leader next week
Envoy Steve Witkoff blames Hamas for not showing a desire to make progress as Israel also brings its team back for consultations
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
It remains to be seen how long the truce will hold and whether it will pave the way for a nuclear deal between the U.S. and Iran
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
Iran says it would halt attacks if Israel stops its bombardment; Tehran earlier fired missiles at U.S. base in Qatar
The proposed ceasefire, spearheaded by U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff under the administration of former President Donald Trump, outlines a phased de-escalation designed to facilitate humanitarian relief and lay the groundwork for lasting peace talks
Zelensky says Kyiv is open to Putin’s proposed May 15 talks, but insists a full and lasting ceasefire must come first
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Truth Social that he had engaged in “very good and productive discussions” with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the ongoing war in Ukraine on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and the proposed Ukraine ceasefire. The U.S. President expressed optimism about the possible outcome of the talks, stating there is a […]
In his first public statement on the ceasefire proposal announced by the U.S. for Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was open to the plan, adding, however, that it must lead to long-term peace in the region. After thanking President Trump for his peace initiative, Putin raised several questions that need to be addressed […]
Three Israeli hostages were released by Hamas Saturday, In return, Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners.
Zelenskiy criticized Orban’s initiative, viewing it as undermining Western solidarity. Ukraine has consistently opposed peace proposals that do not include full restoration of its territorial integrity and has rejected any ceasefire that could allow Russia to regroup.
Egypt and Israel are in talks to unblock crucial aid route, with Cairo and Hamas signaling they’ll drop demand Israeli forces leave area immediately