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Ceasefire

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Deadly clashes in Aleppo as Turkey urges Kurds not to be obstacle to Syria's stability
Monday saw deadly clashes near Aleppo prompting both the Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces to halt hostilities. As a result of these confrontations, three fatalities were recorded ahead of a Ma...
Trump and Zelensky Say Peace Talks 95% Complete, But Thorny Issues Remain; Putin Rejects Ceasefire for Referendums
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have stated that peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are nearly complete at around 95%, however there are still signific...
“Without Ukraine, Russia ceases to be European”: US professor explains what West doesn’t understand about Putin’s goals or his support base
A U.S. professor highlights the geopolitical significance of Ukraine for Russia's image in Europe, emphasizing that a ceasefire would merely serve as a pause before further attacks, indicating an ongo...
Zelenskyy says he open to pull back troops if Russia does too
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that Ukraine is willing to withdraw its military forces from certain areas if Russia reciprocates this action. This statement was made during ongo...
Zelenskyy says he open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine industrial heartland
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has expressed openness to the idea of establishing a demilitarized zone in the country's industrial heartland, potentially as part of broader negotiations or c...
Is Ukraine Ready to Freeze the Frontline? Zelensky's Bold Peace Plan Leaves Russia With a Choice
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented a bold peace proposal aimed at stabilizing the frontline in Eastern Ukraine. The plan seeks to establish a ceasefire and create conditions for dia...
German FM: Russia Could Use Ceasefire To Prepare Attack On NATO
The Foreign Minister of Germany has expressed concerns that Russia might exploit existing ceasefire agreements as an opportunity to prepare for military actions against NATO member states....
NATO Secretary General: Only Trump Can Pressure Putin into Ceasefire
The NATO Secretary General has stated that only US President Donald Trump can effectively pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into a ceasefire agreement. This highlights the unique diplomatic re...
Rubio says new governance bodies for Gaza will be in place soon, followed by international force
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a new governance structure for the Gaza Strip, including an international board and Palestinian technocrats, would be established shortly, with subseque...
UN declares Gaza famine over, but ‘situation remains critical’ amid fragile ceasefire
The United Nations announced on Friday that the famine declared in Gaza in August is now over due to improved humanitarian aid access. However, more than 70% of the population are still living in make...
Syria's Kurdish fighters agree to leave Aleppo after deadly clashes
On Sunday, Syria's Kurdish fighters agreed under a ceasefire arrangement to leave Aleppo after clashes with government forces. State television reports indicated that the military had completed operat...
WHO projects 100,000 children in Gaza will suffer acute malnutrition through April
The World Health Organization warns that despite improvements following October's ceasefire in Gaza, over 100,000 children and 37,000 pregnant or breastfeeding women are still at risk of acute malnutr...
OIC condemns Israeli attack on shelter in Gaza
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned Israel's shelling of a school in Gaza used as a shelter for displaced people, resulting in seven deaths and numerous injuries. The OIC urged...
US, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey urge restraint in Gaza after Miami talks
The United States alongside Qatar, Egypt and Turkey have urged parties involved in the Gaza ceasefire to uphold their obligations and remain restrained after talks held in Miami. The chief US envoy, S...
Israeli forces shoot and wound woman and child in northern Gaza Strip
On Tuesday, Israeli forces shot at displaced civilians in Halawa camp west of Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip, injuring a child and a woman. Since October 10th ceasefire, 414 Palestinians have bee...
No Ukraine ceasefire breakthrough despite ‘productive and constructive’ talks
US and Ukrainian officials concluded talks in Miami as part of ongoing efforts to facilitate a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The joint statement described the discussions as productive, though...
One dead in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, ministry says
The Lebanese health ministry reported one death and another person wounded from Israeli strikes in south Lebanon on Sunday. The strikes targeted Hezbollah members according to Israel's military claims...
US expects Israel to open the Rafah crossing in both directions after putting on pressure
The US expects Israel to reopen the Rafah Crossing in both directions after pressure from President Donald Trump and his team on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This follows an initial ceas...
Israeli air strike hits southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
The Israeli army conducted an air strike in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement from late last year. According to the military statement, one Hezbollah member was killed and another was tar...
Gaza ceasefire implementation may extend well past Trump presidency, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated at his year-end press conference that the implementation of the second and third phases of the Gaza ceasefire may extend beyond President Donald Trump's term. ...
Rich Outzen interview with ILTV/YNet News on US/ISR tensions over strained Gaza ceasefire
In an interview with ILTV/YNet News, Rich Outzen discusses the tensions between the United States and Israel regarding a strained ceasefire in Gaza. The conversation highlights concerns about the stab...
Ukrainian Ex-Foreign Minister: War Won't End by 2026 but Ceasefire Still Possible
The former Ukrainian Foreign Minister predicts the ongoing conflict in Ukraine will continue beyond 2026, though there remains a possibility for a ceasefire. No specific details on the likelihood or c...