Near East
Trump's peace: See you in the next war
The truce between Israel and Iran appears to be stabilizing, but while hopes for an easing of tensions are growing in the region, many countries remain divided on Tehran.
Conflict in the Middle East
Nothing from the truce: Both sides violated the agreement, Trump is furious
US President Donald Trump announced that a 12-hour ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Iran. Tehran confirmed the deal, as did Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet. However, Israel has announced that Iran has fired new missiles, and Trump is now furious about it
The war in Ukraine
Deceptive Easter Truce: Exchange of prisoners and gunfire
Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners on Easter. The festive ceasefire, however, is short-lived
Gaza Strip
The first three hostages from Gaza arrived in Israel
Three hostages from Gaza have arrived in Israel. In exchange, Israel will release 2000 Palestinian prisoners. Because of 15 months of Israeli aggression, Gaza now has 6 percent fewer inhabitants
Near East
Netanyahu's cabinet confirmed that Israel and Hamas signed a cease-fire agreement
In Doha, Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the deal and scheduled a Security Council meeting, while a cabinet vote was postponed due to Shabbat and possible appeals.
Near East
Israel and Lebanon: Is a truce on the horizon?
American mediators are working on a proposal that would end hostilities between Israel and the Lebanese extremist organization Hezbollah
The Middle East Crisis
Fatah and Hamas sign peace in Beijing
The war between Israel and Hamas
Gaza Ceasefire Talks: No Deal
After Israel refused to send a delegation to the latest round of talks, the talks broke down without significant progress
War in the Middle East
Emmanuel Macron travels to Qatar
France's president has announced he will travel to Qatar to help restore a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas, after today's attempt failed
Near East
Gaza: The last day of the ceasefire, will it be extended?
Hamas and Israel are expected to release more hostages and prisoners today, the last day of an extended six-day truce, while public attention is focused on whether Qatar - which is mediating the talks - can negotiate another extension.
Near East
Gaza ceasefire: 50 Israelis and 150 Palestinians freed
Israel has not officially confirmed that the truce with Hamas will be extended for two more days, although Qatari, US and UN officials welcomed the decision to extend the truce.
War in Israel
Borelj called for the extension of the truce in the war between Israel and Hamas
"The recent agreement on a four-day truce and the release of hostages, civilians is in force. It is an important first step and we appreciate the role of Qatar, Egypt and others in achieving it," Borelj said in Barcelona at the Union for the Mediterranean summit
The war between Israel and Hamas
The first hours of relief: A cease-fire has begun in Gaza
The agreed suspension of hostilities, which should last at least four days, began at 7 a.m. local time. The first Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are expected to be released during the day
The war in Ukraine
Armistice Day: Evacuation of civilians partially successful
The day of the truce due to the evacuation of civilians was marked by the bombing of the maternity hospital in Mariupol. About 35.000 civilians reportedly left the besieged cities for safety via three humanitarian corridors. On Thursday night, local authorities in several cities reported bombing and shelling by Russian troops. According to Ukrainian and Western sources, an offensive on Kiev is expected in the coming days
The war in Ukraine
Third round of peace talks: No progress
For the third time since the beginning of the invasion, the Russian and Ukrainian delegations sat down at the negotiating table. The focus of the conversation was the evacuation of civilians from cities under Russian siege. Both sides assessed the progress as minimal and accused each other of not establishing humanitarian corridors for safe evacuation. Talks should continue in the coming days