
Israeli Forces Withdraw from Strategic Gaza Corridor
The Israeli military has withdrawn from the strategic Netzarim corridor in Gaza, a move aligned with the current ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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The Israeli military has withdrawn from the strategic Netzarim corridor in Gaza, a move aligned with the current ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
African leaders at a historic Dar es Salaam summit call for an immediate ceasefire in eastern DR Congo, aiming to restore peace and stability amid escalating conflict.
Five Thai hostages held in Gaza for over a year have arrived safely in Bangkok as part of a ceasefire deal, bringing joy to their families.
Hamas will release three Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire deal, exchanging them for 183 Palestinian detainees. This marks the fifth swap under the agreement aimed at ending the conflict.
Hamas has released two Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, marking the fourth swap under a ceasefire deal with Israel. The hostages were handed over in Khan Yunis in a swift ceremony.
Over 500,000 displaced Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, marking a significant movement amid ongoing humanitarian concerns.
Over 500,000 displaced Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, signaling a hopeful step toward stability after months of conflict.
Over 500,000 displaced Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, marking a significant movement after 15 months of conflict.
Analyst James M. Dorsey highlights the challenges in managing the ceasefire in southern Lebanon, emphasizing the need for the Lebanese army to assume Hezbollah’s positions to maintain peace.
Israel orders displaced Lebanese residents not to return to border villages, extending its military presence in southern Lebanon beyond the ceasefire deadline.
Hamas released four Israeli female hostages to the ICRC in Gaza City, marking the second phase of a prisoner-hostage exchange under a ceasefire agreement with Israel.
Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon beyond the ceasefire deadline due to incomplete implementation of terms, as tensions with Hezbollah persist.
Over 900 aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday, the UN reports, as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes hold, offering a critical lifeline amid a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
China has mediated a formal ceasefire agreement between the Myanmar government and the MNDAA, marking a significant step toward peace and stability in northern Myanmar.
Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners from Ofer Prison as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, marking a significant step toward easing tensions in the region.
Palestinians in Gaza took to the streets on January 19, 2025, celebrating a ‘victory’ as the first phase of a ceasefire went into effect, expressing hope to rebuild their country.
Nichola Jones of the IFRC assesses Gaza’s dire humanitarian crisis amid prolonged conflict and discusses major obstacles to aid delivery.
After a brief delay, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has taken effect, pausing recent hostilities that have impacted thousands of lives in the Middle East.
Israeli forces attacked northern Gaza after missing a ceasefire deadline with Hamas, resulting in renewed violence and the deaths of at least eight people.
Israel postpones the planned Gaza ceasefire, citing Hamas’s failure to provide a list of hostages set for release, prolonging the conflict as both sides await resolution.