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,…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Biden hails Gaza deal, says worked with Trump
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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Turkey urges Syria’s new leaders to take action against SDF
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Israel and Hamas Gaza ceasefire deal announced by Qatar
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been announced by Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani .
Israel and Hamas have held on-off indirect talks for a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange since the…
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Trump's CIA pick warns of Iran nuclear advancements in confirmation hearing
In his confirmation hearing, John Ratcliffe spoke about Iran’s development of nuclear weapons, evidence of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad’s use of chemical weapons and the FISA.
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Syria arrests Egyptian Islamist who threatened to overthrow Sisi
Wanted Egyptian Ahmed al-Mansour was arrested by Syria’s transitional authorities.
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Hamas deal could have been far superior
As a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to be signed, former deputy IDF chief Maj. Gen. (res.) Uzi Dayan has told the Jerusalem Post that more hostages could have been returned alive and faster if Israel had chosen to seize…
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Gaza hostage deal: Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire in phases
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani is set to announce that Israel and the Palestinian terror group Hamas have agreed to a three-stage deal to release the 98 remaining hostages held in Gaza at a press…
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Israel-Hamas hostage deal: IDF prepares to withdraw from Gaza
The IDF has begun certain undefined withdrawal preparations in the Gaza Strip, The Jerusalem Post learned on Wednesday.
Some sources confirmed that the early stages of such preparations are underway, while others have not denied them.
IDF…
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Israel, Hamas agree deal for Gaza truce, hostage release: source briefed on talks
Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages being held in Gaza following separate meetings with Qatar’s prime minister, a source briefed on the talks told AFP.
A US official confirmed the…
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