UN Secretary-General hails Qatar’s efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire 

The Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres commended the dedicated mediation efforts undertaken by the State of Qatar in cooperation with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America, which resulted in the two parties to the conflict in Gaza reaching an agreement to exchange hostages and prisoners and to return […]

Palestinian Authority ready to assume ‘full responsibility’ in Gaza

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Friday the Palestinian Authority was ready to assume ‘full responsibility’ in post-war Gaza, in his first statement since a ceasefire deal was announced.’The Palestinian government, under president Abbas' directives, has completed all preparations to assume full responsibility in Gaza,’ including the return of the displaced, providing basic services, crossings management […]

Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal

First hostages expected to be released by Hamas on Sunday, Israeli PM's office saysRelease would follow a ceasefire deal between Israel and HamasDeath toll in Israeli airstrikes since accord was announced rises to 104, Gaza authorities sayThe Israeli security cabinet approved a ceasefire deal on Friday, paving the way for the return of the first […]

Israeli security cabinet recommends approval of Gaza ceasefire deal

Full Israeli cabinet meeting expected later on FridayFirst hostages expected to be released by Hamas on Sunday, Israeli PM's office saysRelease follows a ceasefire deal between Israel and HamasIsraeli security cabinet meeting on Friday to vote on the accordThe Israeli security cabinet has recommended approving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return deal, ahead of a […]