Ratification comes after delay led to fears that deal would come unstuck. It now passes to full cabinet for signoffIsrael’s security cabinet has ratified a ceasefire deal to exchange dozens of hostages held by Hamas for...
Read MoreHamas, Hezbollah and other militia are enfeebled – but Palestine is likely to stay at forefront of global politicsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe ceasefire due to come into force on Sunday, barring a major...
Read MoreBenjamin Netanyahu’s office says in statement that security cabinet will meet on Friday following earlier delays in talks to release hostages in return for ceasefireAnalysis: Islamist groups in Middle East will emerge from...
Read MoreThe Israeli response to Hamas’s attacks on 7 October 2023 has killed tens of thousands, left most schools and hospitals in ruins, and caused long-term damage to agricultural land in the territoryIsrael began bombing Gaza...
Read MoreMedics in Palestinian territory say more than 30 killed in strikes late on Wednesday; Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says ‘final details’ of deal still being worked on ahead of security cabinet meetingGaza ceasefire...
Read MoreThe sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhileThere may be no winners in war, but history suggests combatants are often eager to convince the world...
Read MoreDeal expected to include six-week initial ceasefire phase, according to reportsIn Oslo today, Norway is hosting a meeting of the global alliance for the implementation of the two-state solution.Norway’s foreign ministry...
Read MoreDeal reported to involve release of 33 Israeli hostages alongside a partial Israeli troop withdrawalIn Oslo today, Norway is hosting a meeting of the global alliance for the implementation of the two-state...
Read MoreUS secretary of state, in last major foreign policy speech, says countries in Middle East must achieve their aspirations in a climate of peace and securityHere are some of the latest images sent over the news wires from...
Read MoreFirst phase of agreement likely to involve release of 33 Israeli hostages and up to 1,000 Palestinian prisonersMiddle East crisis – live updatesMediators are meeting in Doha on Tuesday amid high hopes that Gaza ceasefire...
Read MoreCampaigners argue the British government has concluded that parts for the jets must be supplied in all circumstancesMiddle East crisis – live updatesLabour ministers have effectively determined there is no human rights...
Read MoreQatar foreign ministry spokesperson says ‘It is very important not to raise expectations’ despite significant progressHere are some of the latest images sent over the news wires from Gaza.Lebanon’s National...
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