World Oct 19 Ceasefire violations in Gaza strain fragile truce between Israel and Hamas By Leila Molana-Allen, John Yang
World Oct 19 Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to respect ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Turkey Afghanistan and Pakistan, embroiled in fighting that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds, pledged on Sunday to respect a ceasefire. By Riazat Butt, Associated Press
World Oct 15 A look at the hostages left in Gaza, by the numbers Israelis celebrated the return of the last 20 living hostages who were held in Gaza under the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. By Associated Press
World Oct 13 These are the living hostages released by Hamas under ceasefire deal Hamas released 20 hostages into the custody of the Red Cross, which then brought them to Israel as part of a new ceasefire deal that many hope will signal an end to two years of war in the devastated Gaza… By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
World Oct 13 Live updates: Living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as Trump tours Middle East Trump will discuss the U.S.-proposed deal and postwar plans with other leaders in Egypt later Monday. By Associated Press
Oct 12 Watch 5:27 Desperately needed aid begins to flow into Gaza as Trump heads to Israel By John Yang, Satvi Sunkara President Trump left Washington and the government shutdown behind Sunday for the Middle East to highlight a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that includes the anticipated release of Israeli hostages and thousands of detained Palestinians. This as desperate Palestinians… Continue watching
Oct 11 Analysis: Trump achieved a breakthrough Gaza ceasefire, but a tough road lies ahead By Steven A. Cook, Council on Foreign Relations The first phase in a deal to end the two-year Hamas-Israel war is a major achievement. But a sustainable truce remains a challenge and a lasting solution to Palestinian governance appears remote. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 6:35 Relief organizations ready to surge aid to Gaza as ceasefire takes hold By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Andrew Corkery, Janine AlHadidi There’s relief in both Israel and Gaza as the pause in fighting appears to be holding. As Israeli forces pull back in Gaza, humanitarian organizations prepare to move in to increase the flow of desperately needed aid. Before the ceasefire… Continue watching
Oct 10 Israeli military says ceasefire takes effect in Gaza By Abdel Kareem Hana, Wafaa Shurafa, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Tens of thousands of people who had gathered in Wadi Gaza in central Gaza started walking north after the Israeli military’s announcement at noon local time. Beforehand, Palestinians reported heavy shelling in parts of Gaza throughout Friday morning, but no… Continue reading
Oct 09 U.S. sending troops to Israel to help support and monitor Gaza ceasefire deal, officials say By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private sector players, U.S. officials said Thursday. Continue reading