Israel’s government ratified the ceasefire and hostage deal on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours Israelis and Palestinians celebrated on Thursday night as Hamas and Israel’s government began preparations to implement a ceasefire deal that promises a durable end to a bloody two-year conflict that has killed tens of … Read more
After 733 days, news of agreement greeted with celebration in Tel Aviv and stickers saying: ‘They’re coming home’ Gaza ceasefire plan – live updates For 733 days, Israelis have come to “hostages square” in Tel Aviv with a yellow piece of tape on their shirts bearing the number of days since 251 hostages had been … Read more
US president optimistic after US, Qatari and Turkish officials join third day of indirect Israel-Hamas talks in Egypt Donald Trump has said he may travel to the Middle East at the end of the week, adding that negotiations in Egypt to end the two-year war in Gaza were “very close” to reaching a deal. The … Read more
In two years there have been many versions of a ‘day after’ plan for Gaza and many obstacles to overcome George Mitchell, the great US advocate for the Northern Ireland peace agreement, described diplomacy as 700 days of failure and one of success. In Gaza, tragically, there have been 730 days of failure and none … Read more
Hamas reportedly split on response to deal as US president sets Sunday deadline for militant group to reply Egypt and Qatar are working to convince Hamas to accept Donald Trump’s ultimatum to end the war in Gaza, Egypt’s foreign minister has said, as Trump gave a Sunday deadline to reply. Badr Abdelatty said the time … Read more
Exclusive: Foreign secretary says world has ‘reached moment’ it wants to end war after Donald Trump signals plan within reach The international community is on the brink of securing a peace deal for Gaza that could finally bring an end to two years of conflict and a humanitarian crisis that has claimed thousands of lives, … Read more
Operation prompts outrage as Israeli PM criticises western countries for recognising Palestine as a state and pledges to continue war Netanyahu vows to ‘finish job’ in Gaza during UN speech as delegates walk out Israeli military loudspeaker systems have broadcast Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the UN into Gaza in an unprecedented operation that immediately prompted … Read more