insert_link World Antonio Guterres welcomes ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Speaking to reporters in New York on Wednesday shortly after the announcement was made, Guterres said the UN stands ready to assist in the implementation of the agreement. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. todayJanuary 16, 2025 5
insert_link World Israel Seeks Ceasefire with Hamas Before Hanukkah Ahead of the latest UN Security Council meeting, Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN told reporters he was hopeful for a ceasefire agreement with Hamas before the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah - next week. Correspondent Mitch McCann reports from New York: todayDecember 19, 2024 15
insert_link World Israel, Hamas agree to truce and hostage deal Israel's government and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza, in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, and the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave. Diane To for Reuters. todayNovember 22, 2023 17