Feb 05 France’s new foreign minister presses for a cease-fire in Israel to end ‘the tragedy in Gaza’ By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Speaking at a news conference, Séjourné said it was France's role as a "friend" to tell Israeli leaders some truths they "may have difficulties hearing."… Continue reading
Feb 02 Hamas rules out key provisions to Gaza cease-fire proposal, but remains committed to see an end to fighting By Bassem Mroue, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Hamas officials say the group is studying a proposed cease-fire deal that would include prolonged pauses in fighting in Gaza and swaps of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, but at the same time appeared to rule out some of its… Continue reading
Jan 19 African leaders criticize Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and call for an immediate cease-fire By Risdel Kasasira, Associated Press The African Union Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat described the war in Gaza as immoral and unacceptable. “We demand an immediate end to this unjust war against Palestinians and implementation of the two-state solution,” he said. Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch 3:44 Israeli strikes in Gaza continue as Egypt and Qatar mediate indirect cease-fire talks By Amna Nawaz, Eliot Barnhart The top leader of Hamas was in Cairo as talks to renew a deal for a cease-fire and hostage swap in Gaza gained steam. Meantime, Israeli operations there continue as the death toll among Palestinians, according to the Hamas-led health… Continue watching
Dec 18 France urges Lebanese leaders to work on easing tensions along the border with Israel By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Earlier Monday, Lebanon’s state news agency said an Israeli drone fired a missile at a building close to where the funeral of a Hezbollah fighter was being held in a southern border village, without inflicting any casualties. Continue reading
Nov 27 11 more hostages released by Hamas return to Israel amid cease-fire By Associated Press This is the fourth such release under a cease-fire deal with the Hamas military group. Israel is to free 33 Palestinian prisoners later Monday. Continue reading
Nov 27 Israel and Hamas reach agreement to extend truce for two more days, Qatar’s foreign ministry says By Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The cease-fire came into effect Friday after several weeks of indirect negotiations mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt. Continue reading
Nov 24 Cease-fire begins in Gaza, setting stage for hostage release and aid delivery By Wafaa Shurafa, Bassem Mroue, David Rising, Associated Press The deal is set to include the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Continue reading
Nov 23 Temporary cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza will begin Friday at 7 a.m. with aid to follow ‘as soon as possible’ By Wafaa Shurafa, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An agreement for a four-day cease-fire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel appeared to have hit a last-minute snag. Continue reading
Nov 16 Protesters demanding a cease-fire in Gaza shut down bridges in Boston and San Francisco By Janie Har, Associated Press The California Highway Patrol arrested at least 50 protesters Thursday after more than 200 people shut down all west-bound lanes of the Bay Bridge. Continue reading