Ceasefire
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'Israel thwarting efforts to conclude ceasefire': Hamas as it leaves Cairo without any breakthrough
World | Mar 07, 2024, 09:35 PM ISTAfter four days of talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt to secure a 40-day ceasefire ahead of the Muslim fasting month there is still no sign of progress on key sticking points, with both sides blaming the other.
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US revises language in UN draft resolution, calls for 'immediate ceasefire' of six weeks in Gaza
World | Mar 06, 2024, 07:59 AM ISTThe initial draft of the US resolution supported a "temporary ceasefire" in the nearly five-month-long Israel-Hamas war. US Vice President Kamala Harris bluntly called out Israel for not doing enough to ease the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and demanded Hamas to agree to a six-week ceasefire.
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Hamas arrives in Egypt for ceasefire talks with deal 'on the table', but no confirmation from Israel
World | Mar 03, 2024, 05:53 PM ISTFrom the Israeli side, there was no official confirmation even that its delegation was attending. One source briefed on the talks had said Israel could stay away from Cairo unless Hamas first presented a full list of hostages who are still alive.
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Death count in Gaza crosses 30,000 as Israeli 'firing' kill 104 Palestinians waiting for aid
World | Feb 29, 2024, 11:44 PM ISTAn Israeli military spokesperson said it had no reports about shelling that allegedly killed 70 Palestinians. A quarter of Gaza's population, approximately 576,000 people, is facing starvation and the entire population desperately needs supplies as the death count crossed 30,000.
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'Surprised! Biden's remarks not made in coordination with leadership': Israel, Hamas on ceasefire
World | Feb 28, 2024, 09:06 AM ISTIsraeli officials said Biden's comments came as a surprise and were not made in coordination with the country's leadership. A Hamas official played down any sense of progress, saying the group wouldn't soften its demands.
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'He is as old as I am', quips 81-year-old Biden amid criticism over his mental health against Trump
World | Feb 28, 2024, 07:05 AM ISTBiden's response came as the US President seeks to tamp down voter worries and Republican criticisms about his age and stamina by ramping up his appearances.
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Hezbollah to halt attacks on Israel if Hamas agrees to ceasefire in Gaza: Sources
World | Feb 27, 2024, 11:45 PM ISTHezbollah has been exchanging near-daily fire with Israel across Lebanon's southern border after a war broke out between its Palestinian ally and Israel on October 7. The US says that Israel would be willing to halt its war on Hamas in Gaza during Ramadan if a hostage deal is reached.
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US President Biden hopes to have Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in place by next Monday
World | Feb 27, 2024, 09:36 AM ISTNegotiators face an unofficial deadline of the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan around March 10, a period that often sees heightened Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
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US proposes UN resolution for temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, opposes Rafah invasion
World | Feb 20, 2024, 12:18 PM ISTThe US has expressed concerns that a major ground offensive into Rafah would result in further harm to civilians and their further displacement. Washington has been calling on Israel for some time to reduce civilian casualties and provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
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Putin's suggestion for ceasefire in Ukraine allegedly rejected by US, Kremlin denies claim
World | Feb 14, 2024, 11:55 PM ISTAccording to three Russian sources, Putin sent signals to the US in 2023 through intermediaries for a possible cessation of the Ukraine conflict. However, these negotiations failed after the US refused to indulge in discussions without Ukraine and Moscow refused to cede occupied territory.
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Israel proposes two-month pause in Gaza for release of hostages after rejecting Hamas deal
World | Jan 23, 2024, 10:00 AM ISTNetanyahu rejected Hamas' proposal to end the war which would include Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza and leaving Hamas in power. Netanyahu's popularity continues to decline as he faces pressure from families of hostages amid differences with the US over Palestinian statehood.
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Thousands of protesters in Brussels demand ceasefire in Gaza
News | Jan 22, 2024, 06:27 PM ISTOver 9,000 people demonstrated for Palestine in Brussels, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This comes after over 3 months since the war between Israel and Hamas began.
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India votes in favour of UN draft resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
World | Dec 13, 2023, 12:07 PM ISTThe 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the draft resolution, introduced by Egypt, at an Emergency Special Session here. The resolution was adopted with 153 votes in favour, while 23 nations abstained and 10 voted against the text.
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Israel expands ground operation to ‘every part’ of Gaza Strip after resumption of attacks
World | Dec 04, 2023, 08:27 AM ISTIsrael's attacks resumed on Friday after the weeklong ceasefire. Israeli military said that they have begun ground operations on Hamas in "every part" of Gaza, expanding to the south.
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Hamas seeks to extend truce with Israel by releasing more hostages as deal expires today
World | Nov 27, 2023, 12:02 PM ISTMalaysia became the fourth country to allow visa-free travel for Indians, which will start from December 1 for 30 days with security checks. Notably, India is a crucial market for Malaysia in terms of tourist arrivals and this step could help boost the latter's economic development.
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Israel-Hamas War, Day 49: Four-day truce kicks off, first batch of hostages to be released today
World | Nov 24, 2023, 01:49 PM ISTThe first group of 13 Israelis are expected to be released from Hamas captivity at 4 pm (local time) on Friday in exchange for 39 out of 150 Palestinian prisoners. The truce marks the first cessation of hostilities in the Israel-Hamas war that has gone on for nearly 50 days.
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Israel PM Netanyahu orders Mossad to target Hamas chiefs abroad ahead of hostage release
World | Nov 23, 2023, 02:11 PM ISTNetanyahu has warned to completely eliminate Hamas, with most of its leadership living in countries like Qatar, Lebanon and Iran. The Israeli spy agency Mossad has been involved in several high-profile operations and accused in a series of assassinations overseas.
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Israel, Hamas agree to temporary ceasefire in exchange for 50 hostages. What does it mean?
Explainers | Nov 22, 2023, 08:07 PM ISTIsrael has agreed to a short pause in fighting in exchange for the release of 50 hostages, while it will release 150 Palestinian prisoners in return. The heavy bombardment and intense ground operations in Gaza have killed tens and thousands of Palestinians and created a humanitarian crisis.
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Israel-Hamas war: ‘Release 50 hostages, get ceasefire in return…’ Israel cabinet approves deal
News | Nov 22, 2023, 06:30 PM ISTAfter a long haul of over 40 days, Israel and Hamas have agreed on a four-day ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. The decision has been made to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel. Other than that, the entry of humanitarian aid into the besi
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Israeli women and children set to be released from captivity as Israel-Hamas deal nearly complete
World | Nov 21, 2023, 10:44 PM ISTThe deal could include an initial release of 50 hostages, expected to be women and children, within the first four days in exchange for a pause in the fighting, a senior Israeli source told reporters on Tuesday evening.