Gaza Ceasefire News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Hamas, PIJ say peace talks must ensure Israeli army withdrawal
Gaza, July 14: Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) said that the ongoing indirect negotiations with Israel must lead to an end to the war, full Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, opening of the crossings, and reconstruction.
Amid Gaza ceasefire talks, Trump and Netanyahu meet in Washington for second time
Washington, July 9: US President Donald Trump and visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met here on Tuesday for the second time in as many days to discuss the ongoing war in Gaza.
Trump hosts Netanyahu in Washington, says Gaza ceasefire talks 'going along very well'
Washington, July 8: US President Donald Trump has said that he thinks the talks to end the war in Gaza have been "going along very well", as he hosted visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu here.
Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Qatar as Israeli PM easefire talks begin in Qatar as Israeli PM Neheads to US
Tel Aviv, July 7: Israel and Hamas have started a delegation-level indirect round of ceasefire talks in Qatar as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has headed to Washington to meet US Donald Trump.
Egyptian, Italian FMs discuss efforts to push for Gaza ceasefire
Cairo, July 3: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani have discussed joint efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ease regional tensions, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Signalling possible thaw in the face-off, Elon Musk praises Trump for resolving world conflicts
Washington, DC,, July 2: Tesla CEO and former advisor to the President of the United States, Elon Musk, on Wednesday seemed to signal a thaw in his ongoing face-off with Donald Trump.
'It will only get worse': Trump warns Hamas on Gaza ceasefire deal
Washington, DC, July 2: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Israel had "agreed to the necessary conditions" to finalize a ceasefire in Gaza, though it was not immediately clear whether Hamas would accept the terms. CNN reported that two administration officials indicated Hamas still needed to agree to the deal. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the Qataris and the Egyptians would deliver it.
Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire deal
Houston, July 2: US President Donald Trump urged Hamas to take a 60-day ceasefire deal, saying Israel has agreed to its necessary conditions.
Israel agreed to finalise 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, says Donald Trump
Washington DC, July 2: United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza.
Hamas denies report of setting conditions for accepting Gaza ceasefire
Gaza, June 29: Hamas on Sunday denied a report claiming it had set conditions for accepting a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
UAE President, President of European Council discuss UAE-EU ties, regional developments
Abu Dhabi, June 28: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Friday from Antonio Costa, President of the European Council.
UN chief calls for ceasefire in Gaza
United Nations, June 28: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a ceasefire in Gaza following the suspension of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran.
Hamas expresses readiness to begin new round of Gaza peace talks
Gaza, June 2: Hamas affirmed its readiness to begin indirect negotiations over the Gaza ceasefire immediately.
Israel warns Hamas to accept US envoy's Gaza ceasefire deal 'or be destroyed'
Jerusalem, May 31: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas to accept the Gaza ceasefire deal proposed by US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, "or be destroyed."
US says Israel accepts temporary Gaza ceasefire proposal
Washington, May 30: The White House said that Israel has signed off on a 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israeli army continues its military actions in the war-torn area.
Egypt, Turkey discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts, reconstruction plans
Cairo, May 13: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan had held a phone conversation to discuss efforts to resume a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and coordinate plans for post-war reconstruction, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Netanyahu credits Trump's diplomatic efforts for Edan Alexander's release after 584 days
Tel Aviv, May 13: After 584 days of Hamas captivity, Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has returned to Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describing it as an "emotional moment."
Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to hold talks with Egyptian officials for ceasefire agreement
Cairo, April 27: A senior Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Saturday for talks with Egyptian officials to broker a ceasefire agreement, CNN reported.
UN Chief appeals for solidarity, compassion on Easter
New York, April 20: United Nations' Secretary-General Antonio Guterres gave a message for peace and solidarity as the world celebrates Easter.
Pope Francis delivers Easter message after illness; met with JD Vance earlier
Vatican City, April 20: Pope Francis on Sunday delivered his Easter message from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to thousands of people gathered in Vatican Square.
Hamas approves new truce proposal as Israel begins new ground operations in Gaza's Rafah
Gaza/Jerusalem, March 30: Hamas has said it had approved a proposal from mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which it received two days earlier.
Egypt sends new proposal to Israel, Hamas to resume ceasefire: security sources
Cairo, March 24: Egypt has presented a new proposal to Israel and Hamas aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, two informed Egyptian security sources told Xinhua news agency on Monday.
Israel to send delegation to Doha on March 10 to advance Gaza ceasefire talks
Jerusalem, March 9: Israel will send a delegation to Qatar's capital Doha on Monday to advance negotiations for renewing the ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.
Hamas says positive signs emerge in negotiations for Gaza ceasefire's 2nd phase
Gaza, March 9: Hamas has said that there were positive signs regarding negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire
Cairo, March 7: A Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt's Cairo on Friday for talks on implementing terms of the Gaza ceasefire deal and pushing forward negotiations on its second phase, Egypt's State Information Service said in a statement.
Israel sets conditions for next phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Jerusalem, March 4: Israel demands a demilitarization of the Gaza Strip and an end to Hamas' rule in order to move on to the next phase of the ceasefire deal that took effect in January, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Tuesday.
Egypt urges full implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Cairo, March 3: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed the importance of fully and faithfully implementing the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip, stressing the necessity of transitioning to the second phase of the deal to ensure a lasting truce.
Israel refuses to withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border
Jerusalem, Feb 27: Israeli officials said on Thursday that the military would not withdraw from the strategic strip along the Gaza-Egypt border despite a ceasefire agreement that calls for a pullout by Saturday.
Egypt urges for early reconstruction of Gaza without displacing its population
Cairo, Feb 26: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi stressed the necessity of starting the early recovery and reconstruction plan in the Gaza Strip without displacing its population.
US backs Israel's decision to halt release of 620 Palestinians
Washington DC, February 24: The White House said on Monday that it backed Israel's decision to delay the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, citing the "barbaric treatment" of Israeli captives by Hamas, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Netanyahu says Israeli team to travel to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
Jerusalem, Feb 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that a negotiation team will travel to Cairo on Monday to discuss the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Three Israeli hostages freed in exchange for 369 Palestinians prisoners
Jerusalem/Gaza, Feb 15: The Palestinian militant groups on Saturday released three more Israeli hostages held in Gaza, while Israeli authorities freed 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange.
Israel Defence Force announces return of three hostages after 498 days in captivity
Tel Aviv, February 15: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced the return of three hostages--Alexandre, Sagui, and Iair-- after 498 days in captivity.
Israeli cabinet to discuss ceasefire's next phase
Jerusalem, Feb 10: Israel's cabinet will convene on Tuesday to discuss the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on Monday.
Israeli delegation in Cairo for talks on 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire: Sources
Cairo, Jan 23: An Israeli security delegation arrived in Cairo to continue negotiations on the implementation of the second phase of the recently-reached Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage release deal, according to well-informed Egyptian sources.
Israel issues list of 735 Palestinian prisoners to be released in ceasefire deal
Jerusalem, Jan 18: The Israeli Ministry of Justice on Saturday released the list of 735 Palestinian prisoners set to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas.