Trump envoy Witkoff in Israel to oversee ceasefire deal
Trump sent Witkoff to ensure the ceasefire agreement advances to the second phase, which will require hashing out more thorny questions about Gaza’s future.
Qatar Will Help Trump 'Pressure' Israel and Hamas to Uphold Gaza Ceasefire
Ali Al-Ansari, media attache to the Qatari Embassy to the United States, told Newsweek his nation "appreciates the important role and positive impact of President Trump and his administration, particularly the efforts of his special envoy Steve Witkoff, in finalizing the agreement."
Four more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold
Hamas released four Israeli hostages in Gaza early Saturday in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners to be released later in the day. It was the second release to occur as part of the ceasefire agreement that began last weekend. Israel followed with the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?
The fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas was laid bare on Saturday, after Israel accused Hamas of withholding a hostage, prompting a halt in the movement of Gazan civilians back to their homes in the north.
Hamas set to release three more Israeli hostages easing first crisis of ceasefire deal
Qatar mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas to release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The exchange is set for Thursday.View on euronews
Hamas Will Release Three More Hostages Thursday Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
Hamas on Wednesday gave to Israel the names of the next three hostages to be freed, including Arbel Yehoud, a female civilian whose freedom has been a point of tension.
Israel Arrests 12 in East Jerusalem Over Hamas Ceasefire Celebrations
Newsweek has reached out to the Jerusalem Municipality for comment via email. The arrests highlight the ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestinians, especially in light of the ceasefire that ended a major conflict.
Israel says Hamas to free 11 more hostages this week
Israel said on Wednesday that 11 more hostages held in Gaza, including five Thais, would be freed over two days this week as part of a fragile Gaza ceasefire.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Watch Thousands of Palestinians Walking Towards their broken homes in Gaza
Under the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, thousands of Palestinians have begun the painful journey back to their homes in northern Gaza. After being displaced for over 16 months, many are returning to find their homes destroyed and their communities shattered.
Fragile Hamas-Israel ceasefire is already showing huge signs of giving way to violence
Just when it seemed like that at long last peace had come to Gaza, it now looks as if the wheels might be coming off the ceasefire agreement before the ink is dry. As a reminder, Israel and Hamas approved a ceasefire-hostage agreement on 15 th January this year.
Netanyahu to visit Trump at White House on Feb 4 amid fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with him at the White House on ...
Palestinians finally returning to devastated northern Gaza after ceasefire dispute delay
Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians began returning home to northern Gaza on Monday, bracing for what awaits them in ...
Ceasefire disputes between Israel and Hamas, Hezbollah throw region into turmoil
The ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah is in new jeopardy Sunday as various groups slow walk ...
As Trump envoy pushes Gaza ceasefire, Persian Gulf states eye postwar role
Wealthy Arab nations consider bankrolling Gaza’s reconstruction, but they want assurances Palestinians will lead in the ...
More Ukrainians ready for a ceasefire with Russia, but not at any cost
Three years of war with Russia and the threat of U.S. support dwindling has many Ukrainians ready for a ceasefire, but they ...
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The Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears to be holding steady. Does Trump deserve credit?
A long-awaited ceasefire. Two American presidents – one with a foot out the White House door, the other with a foot in. One trying to secure the release of hostages before he leaves office.
M23 rebels expand their control in east Congo as Rwanda’s Kagame joins calls for ceasefire
Much of the beleagured city of Goma was calm early Wednesday morning, after a day during which thousands of fleeing people ...
Rubio tells Rwandan president US wants ceasefire in Congo
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Tuesday that Washington was "deeply troubled" by ...