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The fragile Gaza ceasefire has entered a tense and emotionally charged phase as Talik Gili, the mother of Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, publicly urged the Israeli government not to advance to the second stage of the agreement until her son’s body is returned. Ran Gvili is the last Israeli hostage whose remains are still believed … Read more
Steve Witkoff has rapidly emerged as one of the most significant and unconventional diplomatic actors in current U.S. foreign policy. Best known for helping broker the recent Gaza peace deal, the New York developer–turned–presidential envoy is now at the center of an even more contentious geopolitical effort: pushing for a ceasefire in Ukraine. His behind-the-scenes … Read more
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has seen multiple rounds of negotiations and temporary ceasefires aimed at securing the release of hostages. In a significant development, Hamas has announced that it will hand over six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and return the bodies of four others on Thursday. This move is believed to … Read more
The Rafah border crossing, a vital passage between Gaza and Egypt, has reopened after being closed for eight months following Israeli control of the Gaza side in May 2023. The reopening comes as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, allowing for the evacuation of sick and wounded Palestinians who have been waiting … Read more
The announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious optimism to a region ravaged by over 15 months of intense conflict. The first phase of this ceasefire, set to begin on January 19, 2025, introduces a six-week truce designed to facilitate the exchange of hostages and prisoners, while also giving hope … Read more
The recent Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire marks a significant pause in the conflict that has devastated the border regions between Lebanon and Israel for over a year. The cessation of hostilities, praised by UN Secretary-General António Guterres as “the first ray of hope amid darkness,” offers a fragile but crucial respite for the war-weary populations … Read more