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Israel proposes two-phase hostage release plan to Hamas: Egyptian sources
Cairo, March 23: Israel has proposed a two-phase plan to the Hamas movement, through Egyptian mediators, for the release of hostages held in Gaza, Egyptian sources told media.
Egyptian FM discusses regional stability with Lebanese, Iranian counterparts
Cairo, March 23: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has discussed the latest regional developments with his Lebanese and Iranian counterparts during two separate phone calls, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Israel will maintain 'permanant presence' in Gaza unless hostage release, says Israel Defence Minister
Tel Aviv, March 23: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned Hamas that Israel will maintain a permanent presence in parts of Gaza unless the hostages in Gaza are released, CNN reported.
Egypt, Qatar discuss joint efforts on Gaza ceasefire over phone
Cairo, March 21: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed joint efforts to reinforce the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli strikes in Gaza a 'dramatic step backward' for peace: Macron
Paris, March 20: French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the resumption of Israeli strikes on Gaza, calling it a dramatic step backward for peace efforts, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Hamas says in contact with mediators to end Israeli 'aggression'
Gaza, March 19: Hamas announced that it remains in constant contact with mediators and is engaging responsibly and positively with all proposals aimed at halting the Israeli "aggression" against and lifting the blockade on Gaza.
King of Jordan urges maintaining Gaza ceasefire, supports reconstruction
Rome, March 17: King Abdullah II of Jordan has emphasised the need to step up international efforts to achieve comprehensive calm in the region, including maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza and supporting efforts to rebuild without displacing its residents.
Palestine, Jordan, Egypt welcome US pullback from Gaza displacement plan
Ramallah, March 14: Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt welcomed US President Donald Trump's retreat from his previous plan of displacing the more than 2 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
UN envoy calls for coordinated efforts to reduce tensions in Yemen
Aden, March 13: UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg emphasised the necessity of coordinating regional and international efforts to decrease tensions and advance an inclusive political process in Yemen.
UN welcomes agreement between Syrian government, Kurdish forces
United Nations, March 12: The United Nations welcomed an agreement reached by the Syrian interim government and the Kurdish-led forces after the violent escalation in the country's coastal region last week, a UN spokesman said.
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.
Israel only to retrieve hostages through prisoners' swap: Hamas
Gaza, March 3: Israel will only be able to "get its captives back" through a prisoner exchange deal, senior Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi said in a press statement.
Hamas reaches deal with Israel to release more than 600 Palestinians
Tel Aviv, February 26: Hamas has announced that it has reached an agreement to resolve Israel's delay in releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners, who were initially scheduled to be freed last week, according to a report by Aljazeera.
During meeting with US Secretary of State, UAE President reaffirms stance opposing displacement of Palestinian people
Abu Dhabi, February 19: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, who is visiting the UAE.
Trump's plan only plan I think can work to enable different future for people of Gaza: Israel PM Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, February 17: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he believes the plan presented by US President Donald Trump is the only plan that can work to enable a different future for the people of Gaza, Israel and the surrounding areas and termed the plan "right on the dot."
Egyptian president, World Jewish Congress chief discuss ways to restore Mideast stability
Cairo, Feb 17: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder discussed ways to restore stability in the Middle East.
Trump 'determined' to implement 'revolutionary' Gaza takeover plan: Israeli PM
Jerusalem, Feb 10: Israel is discussing US President Donald Trump's "revolutionary, creative vision" on the Gaza Strip, the one that Trump is "very determined to implement," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
UAE affirms unwavering position to safeguard Palestinian rights
Abu Dhabi, February 5: The United Arab Emirates affirmed its commitment to support regional peace and stability, and its historic and steadfast position to safeguard the rights of Palestinians. Furthermore, the UAE underscored the importance of finding a serious political horizon to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and establish an independent Palestinian state, reflecting the UAE's belief that regional stability can only be attained through the two-state solution.
US will take over Gaza, work for economic development: Trump's shocker after meeting Netanyahu
Washington DC, February 5: In a bombshell announcement setting the cat among the pigeons, US President Donald Trump said that the United States will take over the Gaza Strip, dismantle dangerous weapons, get rid of the destroyed buildings and work for economic development of the area.
Hamas says second phase of Gaza ceasefire talks underway
Gaza, Feb 4: Hamas said on Tuesday that talks on the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel have begun, focusing on shelter, relief, and reconstruction in the devastated Palestinian enclave.
Israel prepares for next round of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas
Tel Aviv, February 4: Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's discussions in Washington, Israel will dispatch a working-level delegation to Qatar at the end of the week to address technical aspects of the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas, the Prime Minister's office said on Tuesday morning.
Israeli PM leaves for 'important meeting' with US President
Tel Aviv, February 2: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday departed for the United States for "a very important meeting" with US President Donald Trump.
Netanyahu says possible to 'broaden the circle of peace'
Jerusalem, Feb 2: It is possible to strengthen security and expand peace, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday before departing for Washington, where he will negotiate the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Ministerial meeting in Cairo affirms support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction
Cairo, February 1: A ministerial-level meeting took place today in Cairo at the invitation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, with the participation of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Arab countries reject attempt to displace Palestinians from Gaza, West Bank
Cairo, Feb 1: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Palestinian Authority (PA), and the Arab League (AL) stressed in a joint statement on Saturday the rejection of any attempt to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
UAE Assistant Minister for Political Affairs concludes talks to enhance UAE-EU relations in Brussels
Brussels, January 31: Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs and Envoy of the Foreign Minister to the European Union, concluded a productive visit to Brussels where she met with leading members of the European Parliament and senior European Union (EU) officials.
Hope President Trump can play role to reach peace, stability in region, says Palestinian Charge D'affaires Abu Jazer
New Delhi, January 22: Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, Charge D'affaires of the Palestine Embassy in India, spoke on Tuesday about the role US President Donald Trump can play in bringing lasting peace and stability in West Asia.
US President Biden welcomes release of three Israeli hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal
Washington, DC, January 19: In a landmark step under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, US President Joe Biden announced the release of three Israeli hostages who had been held in captivity for 471 days, as per an official press conference by the White House.
Trump says he told Netanyahu to 'keep doing what has to be done' and warned against a broken Gaza ceasefire deal
Washington, Jan 19: US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "keep doing what has to be done" while emphasising his desire to see the war between Israel and Hamas end.
We have laid foundation for success...: Blinken on ceasefire
Washington DC, January 17: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as a moment of "tremendous relief" for Israelis and Palestinians and noted that the current administration has laid a strong foundation for success, which will be handed over to the "incoming administration."
Egypt urges immediate implementation of Gaza ceasefire
Cairo, January 16: Egypt emphasised the urgent need to implement the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement without delay, underscoring the importance of all parties adhering to its terms and meeting the specified timelines.
Looking to see Indian flag in Gaza...: Palestine envoy hopeful of India's important role in providing assistance
New Delhi, January 16: The Charge d'affaires of the Palestinian Embassy to India, Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, on Thursday said that India can play an "important role" in facilitating humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after over an year of intense conflict.
Israeli govt to approve Gaza truce deal today
Jerusalem, Jan 16: Israel's Security Cabinet and government are scheduled to convene on Thursday to approve the Gaza ceasefire agreement after the deal was reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday.
Global leaders welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal
Washington DC, January 16: Following the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, global leaders have expressed optimism while emphasising the need for further efforts toward peace.
Economic corridor vision from India, Middle East, Europe can now become reality: Biden on ceasefire
Washington DC, January 16: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that his vision of an economic corridor connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe--a vision first presented at the G-20 summit in Delhi in September 2023--can now become a reality following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal.
Joe Biden outlines three-phase ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas
Washington DC, January 16: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the successful negotiation of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, ending over 15 months of conflict. The deal, structured in three phases, includes a complete ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the release of hostages, including Americans, in the first phase.
We have achieved so much without even being in White House: Trump on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Washington DC, January 16: Following the reports of Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal, US President-elect Donald Trump said that this progress had been made even before his return to the White House. He also emphasised the potential for the "wonderful things" once his administration is fully confirmed and in power.
Breakthrough in Gaza; Israel-Hamas agree to ceasefire deal: Sources
Tel Aviv, January 15: A breakthrough has been achieved in the Gaza conflict, with Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing war, CNN reported citing sources.
'Epic agreement could only happen because of our historic victory,' says Trump; claims credit for Gaza ceasefire deal
Washington, Jan 16: US President-elect Donald Trump claimed credit for the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, which was announced just days before his return to power.
One of toughest negotiations: Biden celebrates Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Washington, Jan 16: In a significant development following months of intense diplomatic efforts Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage deal. The agreement, reached with the mediation of the US, Egypt, and Qatar, will halt the ongoing violence in Gaza, facilitate vital humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians, and bring home hostages who have been held captive for over 15 months.