Israel–Hamas ceasefire
Egypt Rejects Israeli Military Presence on Its Gaza Border
Egypt reiterated today that it will not accept Israeli forces along its border with the Gaza Strip, as reported by the Al Qahera News TV channel, which is aligned with Egyptian intelligence services.
Egypt is serving as a mediator in the ceasefire efforts between Israel and the Hamas organization in the Palestinian enclave.
Hamas Rejects Israel's New Ceasefire Conditions, Delegation Exits Cairo Talks
Hamas has rejected the new conditions proposed by Israel for a ceasefire agreement, insisting on adherence to the terms established on July 2, CNN reported. The Hamas delegation departed Cairo on Sunday evening after talks with mediators, casting further doubt on the prospects of a breakthrough in the US-supported efforts to end the 10-month-long conflict.
Israel in Egypt for truce talks as bombing continues in Gaza
Israeli negotiators were taking part Thursday in talks on Gaza in Cairo, a government spokesman said, as fighting raged on the ground despite U.S. pressure on Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement.
Hopes for a deal have dwindled though as Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas have traded blame for failing to reach a deal after more than 10 months of war in the Gaza Strip.
Ceasefire hopes fade as Israeli strikes continue to ravage Gaza
Hopes were dwindling Thursday for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where fighting raged despite pressure from the United States on Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad set conditions for agreement with Israel
Demonstrators rally in protest over the war in Gaza near the United Center where the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is taking place on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Palestinian factions Hamas and Islamic Jihad articulated their conditions for a potential agreement with Israel on Wednesday.
Fidan, Blinken discuss Gaza truce efforts on phone
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call to discuss ongoing efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Blinken concluded his ninth wartime tour of the Middle East.
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Blinken wraps up Mideast tour with Gaza truce plea
Top U.S. diplomat Antony Blinken said Tuesday that "time is of the essence" to secure a Gaza truce as he wrapped up a Middle East tour with a plea for a deal.
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Hamas says Biden remarks 'green light' for Israel to continue war
Hamas on Tuesday condemned U.S. President Joe Biden's assertion that the group was withdrawing from a Gaza truce agreement , labeling his comments as a "green light" for Israel to continue its military actions.
The Palestinian militant organization stated that Biden's "misleading claims... do not reflect the true position of the movement, which is keen to reach a ceasefire" deal.
Blinken: Israel Accepts US Ceasefire Proposal – Hamas Urged to Agree
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced that the Israeli government has accepted the proposal put forward by the US last week for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
While in Israel, where he met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials, Blinken also called on Hamas to agree to the ceasefire.
Blinken visits Israel, says talks 'maybe the last' chance for Gaza truce
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Israel to push for a Gaza truce, said on Monday that ongoing negotiations were "maybe the last" chance to reach an agreement to end the war.