Ceasefire

DRC ceasefire for humanitarian aid is a small step forward – what must happen next for peace

By Delphin R. Ntanyoma, University of Leeds The United States has negotiated a truce so humanitarian assistance can be given to more than seven million people, including children, caught in the grip of the conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The initial cessation of hostilities was for two weeks. It was extended by a further two weeks. Armed conflicts […]

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Bernie Sanders condemns Netanyahu’s upcoming US Congress speech

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address before the US Congress today. His address comes amid fears of a growing regional war in the Middle East. Israel and Hamas have failed to agree on a ceasefire deal currently on the table. Protestors have promised a 'day of rage' over Israel's conduct during its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. Ira […]

July 24, 2024 25

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Biden outlines Israeli Gaza peace plan

U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel has offered Hamas a "roadmap" proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the reconstruction of the enclave. The President outlined the three-part plan in a speech at the White House, just hours after the Israeli military said they had entered the center of Rafah. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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United Nations says no humanitarian aid or fuel is currently entering the Gaza

The United Nations says no humanitarian aid or fuel is currently entering the Gaza strip, which could have "catastrophic" consequences for the people there. In its latest daily update, the world body says there have been ongoing and "significant amounts of bombardment" in eastern Rafah early Thursday "and all through the night". Jody Jacobs reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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U.S holds up arms to Israel amid hopes of ceasefire

The United States is holding up arms shipments to Israel, a move — officials claim — is intended to send a political message to its Middle East ally. The decision was initially reported over the weekend, and marks the first time the US has delayed a potential weapons sale to Israel since Hamas attacked the country seven months ago. With the details, Benji Hyer.

May 8, 2024 14

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Is the UN Failing in Gaza?

In Gaza, access to water is so restricted that in Khan Younis, a city in the south of the enclave, 600 people are said to be sharing one toilet. The United Nations remains the main lifeline in the Palestinian territory since the Israeli-Hamas war began, but could the organization be doing more to end the war? UNRWA By Dawn Clancy As the war on Gaza enters its seventh […]

May 7, 2024 33

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Hamas agrees to a Gaza ceasefire proposal

The United States and Israel say they are "reviewing" and "discussing" their respective responses to news that Hamas has approved a ceasefire for Gaza. Hamas has agreed to a deal, put forward by Qatari and Egyptian mediators — but its contents are not fully known, and Israel is yet to officially accept the terms. This breakthrough comes at a pivotal time, just as Israel prepares for a full-scale incursion in […]

May 7, 2024 33

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“Time is now” for Gaza ceasefire deal, says top US diplomat

"The time is now" for a deal between Israel and Hamas, according to U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. America's top diplomat is finishing yet another Middle East tour aimed at agreeing a ceasefire in Gaza. Secretary Blinken says "there is a proposal on the table" which would bring about a truce in return for the release of remaining Israeli hostages still held in the war-torn territory. Benji Hyer reports. […]

May 2, 2024 25

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U.S Secretary of State Blinken urges Hamas accept ceasefire proposal

U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed a possible ceasefire in Gaza with U.S allies in Saudi Arabia, urging Hamas to accept the proposal. Blinken has also warned Israel over its planned ground offensive in Rafah. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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