Category: 3. Middle East

More than 19.5 million people in Yemen will need assistance in 2025, a senior UN official said Wednesday, expressing concern over a worsening humanitarian crisis and for children suffering from malnutrition.

“People in Yemen continue to face a…

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal, to begin on 19 January.

The long-anticipated agreement aims to bring an end to 15 months of war.

Hamas attacked southern Israel on 7 October 2023, killing about 1,200 people and…

Joe Biden has said a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas will “halt the fighting in Gaza” and boost “much-needed” humanitarian assistance to Palestinians.

In an address on Wednesday, the outgoing US president also said the agreement will mean…

Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding that they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza.

After mediators earlier said a deal had been…

Israelis expressed both joy and apprehension at the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal on Wednesday, fearing that not all those held captive would come home.

“On one hand, of course, I’m very happy, but I’m also preoccupied…

Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza.

After mediators earlier said a deal had been reached,…

US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday a “full and complete” ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the first part of their peace accord, and said he had acted as “one team” with incoming leader Donald Trump.

Speaking at the White House just…

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