The Palestinian militant group Hamas has accepted a draft agreement on Tuesday (Jan 14) for a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/israel-hamas-ceasefire" rel="dofollow">ceasefire </a>in the Gaza Strip, and the release of dozens of hostages, The Times of Israel reported citing two officials involved in the ongoing talks.&nbsp;
This comes while Israel and Hamas are holding talks on the final ceasefire and hostage agreement, along with the Arab mediators.&nbsp;
An Israeli official said that progress had been made, but, the details are still being finalised.&nbsp;
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An Egyptian official and a Hamas official confirmed the authenticity of the copy of the proposed agreement obtained by The Associated Press.&nbsp;
Moreover, the plan is still needed to be submitted to Israel's cabinet for final approval.&nbsp;
<h2>Talks in 'final stages'</h2>
Qatar's foreign ministry said that the negotiations in Doha for the Gaza truce and hostage release deal are in their "final stages", adding that the most obstacles had been overcome.&nbsp;
The ministry further said that this would lead to an agreement very soon.&nbsp;
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"We do believe that we are at the final stages&hellip; certainly we are hopeful that this would lead very soon to an agreement,&rdquo; foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari tells a news conference, adding that &ldquo;until there is an announcement&hellip; we shouldn&rsquo;t be over-excited about what&rsquo;s happening right now," the ministry stated.&nbsp;
"During the past months, there were underlying issues, major issues between the two parties unresolved. These issues were resolved during the talks in the past couple of weeks, and therefore we have reached a point where the major issues that were preventing a deal from happening were addressed."
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<h2>Deal 'could be' made today</h2>
A Palestinian source close to the talks told Reuters that "if all goes well", the deal can be finalised on Tuesday (Jan 14), The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;
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World | Middle East: This comes while Israel and Hamas are holding talks on the final ceasefire and hostage agreement, along with the Arab mediators, including Qatar. 

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has accepted a draft agreement on Tuesday (Jan 14) for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and the release of dozens of hostages, The Times of Israel reported citing two officials involved in the ongoing talks. This comes while Israel and Hamas are holding talks on the final ceasefire and hostage agreement, along with the Arab mediators. An Israeli official said that progress had been made, but, the details are still being finalised. Also read: Biden says Gaza ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of being finalised An Egyptian official and a Hamas official confirmed the authenticity of the copy of the proposed agreement obtained by The Associated Press. Moreover, the plan is still needed to be submitted to Israel's cabinet for final approval. Talks in 'final stages' Qatar's foreign ministry said that the negotiations in Doha for the Gaza truce and hostage release deal are in their "final stages", adding that the most obstacles had been overcome. The ministry further said that this would lead to an agreement very soon. Also read: Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging truce deal with Israel: Report "We do believe that we are at the final stages… certainly we are hopeful that this would lead very soon to an agreement,” foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari tells a news conference, adding that “until there is an announcement… we shouldn’t be over-excited about what’s happening right now," the ministry stated. "During the past months, there were underlying issues, major issues between the two parties unresolved. These issues were resolved during the talks in the past couple of weeks, and therefore we have reached a point where the major issues that were preventing a deal from happening were addressed." Also read: 'Breakthrough,' Qatar presents Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal draft to Israel, Hamas Deal 'could be' made today A Palestinian source close to the talks told Reuters that "if all goes well", the deal can be finalised on Tuesday (Jan 14), The Times of Israel reported. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal; awaits Israel's approval: Report

An Israeli delegation of "working-level negotiators" have departed Tel Aviv to attend talks in Qatar's capital Doha for further negotiations regarding a hostage agreement in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;
Israeli Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=+Benjamin+Netanyahu+" rel="dofollow">Benjamin Netanyahu </a>said on Thursday (Jan 2) that he had okayed the delegation's departure to discuss a potential hostage-ceasefire agreement.&nbsp;
"Netanyahu authorised a working-level delegation from the Mossad, Shin Bet, and IDF to continue negotiations in Doha," the Israeli PMO said in a statement.&nbsp;
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The Israeli delegation comprises Mossad, the country's intelligence agency; Shin Bet or the Israeli Security Agency, the intelligence, technological, and operational organisation of Israel; and Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).
Moreover, a delegation from the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, is also expected to reach Doha to proceed with the negotiations.&nbsp;
<h2>Ceasefire-hostage talks reached an impasse</h2>
This comes amid the circulating reports that the ceasefire-hostage talks had reached an impasse.&nbsp;The ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the ceasefire and hostage deal have reached a dead end, Arab mediators told the Wall Street Journal earlier this week.
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The mediators said that despite new hopes for their renewed talks, Israel-Hamas discussions to secure the deal have hit an impasse, adding that&nbsp;the deal is unlikely to be completed by the end of Biden's administration.&nbsp;
Following Netanyahu's approval to send a delegation to Qatar, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a civil, volunteer-based organisation, representing the families of the hostages, welcomes the decision, saying that the "window of opportunity" cannot be missed.&nbsp;
However, in November last year, Qatar stressed that it halted its role as a ceasefire mediator due to a lack of willingness by Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement.&nbsp;
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Lately, Israel and the Palestinian militant group have been blaming each other for not following the terms of the deal. Hamas said that Israel had set "new issues and conditions" on the terms of a deal and Netanyahu accused Hamas of "reneging on understandings."&nbsp;
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World: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (Jan 2) that he had okayed the delegation's departure to discuss a potential hostage-ceasefire agreement.

An Israeli delegation of "working-level negotiators" have departed Tel Aviv to attend talks in Qatar's capital Doha for further negotiations regarding a hostage agreement in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (Jan 2) that he had okayed the delegation's departure to discuss a potential hostage-ceasefire agreement. "Netanyahu authorised a working-level delegation from the Mossad, Shin Bet, and IDF to continue negotiations in Doha," the Israeli PMO said in a statement. Also read: Israel-Hamas hostage deal hit impasse; 'unlikely before end of Biden's term': Report The Israeli delegation comprises Mossad, the country's intelligence agency; Shin Bet or the Israeli Security Agency, the intelligence, technological, and operational organisation of Israel; and Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). Moreover, a delegation from the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, is also expected to reach Doha to proceed with the negotiations. Ceasefire-hostage talks reached an impasse This comes amid the circulating reports that the ceasefire-hostage talks had reached an impasse. The ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the ceasefire and hostage deal have reached a dead end, Arab mediators told the Wall Street Journal earlier this week. Also read: Hamas police chief, deputy killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza humanitarian zone The mediators said that despite new hopes for their renewed talks, Israel-Hamas discussions to secure the deal have hit an impasse, adding that the deal is unlikely to be completed by the end of Biden's administration. Following Netanyahu's approval to send a delegation to Qatar, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a civil, volunteer-based organisation, representing the families of the hostages, welcomes the decision, saying that the "window of opportunity" cannot be missed. However, in November last year, Qatar stressed that it halted its role as a ceasefire mediator due to a lack of willingness by Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement. Also read:Trump warns Hamas to 'let hostages come back soon' Lately, Israel and the Palestinian militant group have been blaming each other for not following the terms of the deal. Hamas said that Israel had set "new issues and conditions" on the terms of a deal and Netanyahu accused Hamas of "reneging on understandings." Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli delegation departs for Qatar to hold hostage deal talks with Hamas

The people living in the last village of North Kashmir's Machil sector in Kupwara only knew of ceasefire violations, shelling and infiltration bids. Hundreds of people were injured while most of their houses were damaged in ceasefire violations and shelling from the Pakistani side in recent years. But things have completely changed for these villagers after a ceasefire agreement was signed by India and Pakistan in Oct 2019.&nbsp;

The people of Doodhi Village in the Machil sector were most affected by these ceasefire violations and shelling. Every household in this village has witnessed the most brutal shelling from across the border.&nbsp;

Victims of ceasefire violation

Mohammad Lateef Khan of Doodhi Village lost both of his houses in 2019, his three sons were injured and one of his sons lost his hand. His whole family had to bear the brunt of these shellings from across the border. And now finally after the agreement between India and Pakistan, these villages are living a normal life without fear and danger.&nbsp;

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''In October 2019 at around 8 pm, there was a ceasefire violation in this area in which my whole family got injured. My three kids, and my uncle was injured whereas two of my houses were fully damaged as well. My cousin and his family also were Injured. I took out a loan and got my children treated. My son has an injury in arm, another one in leg. One son lost his hand. I am sending them to school, but they can't go into Police or army due to those injuries. We have been living peacefully since the last one year due to the ceasefire agreement, it's the best thing that has happened here. We request both the governments to keep the peace,'' said Mohammad Lateef Khan

The life of these villagers has completely changed after the agreement. The villagers are now returning to normal life and working in the agriculture fields, starting small businesses, as well as sending their children to school. Despite this, these people feel they are lacking opportunities. They feel that the government should assist them in rebuilding their lives so that they are economically stronger for a better standard of living.&nbsp;

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''We have been living safely and happily here since the day the ceasefire agreement was signed by both the countries, we are living a normal life. It was difficult before this but now we feel safer. A lot of villages and people have been affected due to ceasefire violations. They have not been compensated. The value of life has increased. We want mutual cooperation so that we can live in peace,'' said Parvaiz Ahmad Shaikh, a local.&nbsp;

The Indian army plays a vital role in the development of these remote villages. From roads, electricity, education and providing opportunities for employment, the army has been tirelessly working day and night to help these people. As the villages are witnessing peaceful times, the administration along with the Indian army has been collaborating on various projects to help the locals.&nbsp;

The government is trying to open up these forward areas close to the Line of Control for tourism as well.&nbsp;

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The people living in the last village of North Kashmir's Machil sector in Kupwara only knew of ceasefire violations, shelling and infiltration bids. Hundreds of people were injured while most of their houses were damaged in ceasefire violations and shelling from the Pakistani side in recent years.

The people living in the last village of North Kashmir's Machil sector in Kupwara only knew of ceasefire violations, shelling and infiltration bids. Hundreds of people were injured while most of their houses were damaged in ceasefire violations and shelling from the Pakistani side in recent years. But things have completely changed for these villagers after a ceasefire agreement was signed by India and Pakistan in Oct 2019. The people of Doodhi Village in the Machil sector were most affected by these ceasefire violations and shelling. Every household in this village has witnessed the most brutal shelling from across the border. Victims of ceasefire violation Mohammad Lateef Khan of Doodhi Village lost both of his houses in 2019, his three sons were injured and one of his sons lost his hand. His whole family had to bear the brunt of these shellings from across the border. And now finally after the agreement between India and Pakistan, these villages are living a normal life without fear and danger. Watch | Building the future of India: 114 students attend army run school in a remote village in Jammu & Kashmir ''In October 2019 at around 8 pm, there was a ceasefire violation in this area in which my whole family got injured. My three kids, and my uncle was injured whereas two of my houses were fully damaged as well. My cousin and his family also were Injured. I took out a loan and got my children treated. My son has an injury in arm, another one in leg. One son lost his hand. I am sending them to school, but they can't go into Police or army due to those injuries. We have been living peacefully since the last one year due to the ceasefire agreement, it's the best thing that has happened here. We request both the governments to keep the peace,'' said Mohammad Lateef Khan The life of these villagers has completely changed after the agreement. The villagers are now returning to normal life and working in the agriculture fields, starting small businesses, as well as sending their children to school. Despite this, these people feel they are lacking opportunities. They feel that the government should assist them in rebuilding their lives so that they are economically stronger for a better standard of living. Also read | India: Pakistani intruder killed along international border in Jammu ''We have been living safely and happily here since the day the ceasefire agreement was signed by both the countries, we are living a normal life. It was difficult before this but now we feel safer. A lot of villages and people have been affected due to ceasefire violations. They have not been compensated. The value of life has increased. We want mutual cooperation so that we can live in peace,'' said Parvaiz Ahmad Shaikh, a local. The Indian army plays a vital role in the development of these remote villages. From roads, electricity, education and providing opportunities for employment, the army has been tirelessly working day and night to help these people. As the villages are witnessing peaceful times, the administration along with the Indian army has been collaborating on various projects to help the locals. The government is trying to open up these forward areas close to the Line of Control for tourism as well. Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Peace returns to forward villages in North Kashmir as Indian army helps in developing the areas

Pakistan today summoned <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-4-bsf-personnel-killed-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-143986">India's Acting Deputy High Commissioner</a> alleging ceasefire violation by India along the Line of Control(LoC).

At least 4 BSF personnel were killed as Pakistan opened fire in the Chambliyal sector of Samba on Wednesday morning. Three other soldiers were injured during the unprovoked firing on the border.

BSF's Kamal Nath Choubey said ceasefire is always a bilateral decision, we have always maintained the sanctity of ceasefire but Pakistan has violated it.&nbsp;

"We are always prepared, ceasefire or no ceasefire there is no let up in border surveillance," Choubey added.

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India and Pakistan DGMOs had agreed to stick to the 2003 ceasefire agreement between the two countries three weeks ago, despite that firing along the border has continued unabated.

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid expressed his condolence over the incident.

During the firing on Wednesday, &nbsp;two BSF soldiers, one assistant commandant and one sub-inspector were killed.

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Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police SP Vaid expressed his condolence over the incident.

Pakistan today summoned India's Acting Deputy High Commissioner alleging ceasefire violation by India along the Line of Control(LoC). At least 4 BSF personnel were killed as Pakistan opened fire in the Chambliyal sector of Samba on Wednesday morning. Three other soldiers were injured during the unprovoked firing on the border. BSF's Kamal Nath Choubey said ceasefire is always a bilateral decision, we have always maintained the sanctity of ceasefire but Pakistan has violated it. "We are always prepared, ceasefire or no ceasefire there is no let up in border surveillance," Choubey added. Jammu: Wreath laying ceremony of BSF's Assistant Commandant Jitendra Singh, Sub Inspector Rajneesh Kumar, ASI Ramniwas and Constable Hansraj Gurjar who lost their lives today in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Chambliyal sector of Samba. pic.twitter.com/RCUPHxtnEL — ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2018 × India and Pakistan DGMOs had agreed to stick to the 2003 ceasefire agreement between the two countries three weeks ago, despite that firing along the border has continued unabated. Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid expressed his condolence over the incident. During the firing on Wednesday, two BSF soldiers, one assistant commandant and one sub-inspector were killed.

Pakistan summons India's Deputy High Commissioner after firing along LoC

As home minister <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/ceasefire-review-rajnath-singh-to-visit-jk-again-to-meet-people-living-in-border-areas-142741">Rajnath Singh landed in Jammu</a> and Kashmir(J&K), terrorists attacked an army patrol in the Keran sector of Kupwara.

The terrorists ambushed the patrolling party. Two soldiers were critically injured in the attack.

Sources said the attack was carried out by Pakistan's border action team(BAT).

Meanwhile, Rajnath Singh reached Srinagar on Thursday morning to review the security situation in the state after Pakistan repeatedly opened fire along the Line of Control(LoC).

India's home minister will be meeting people in the border areas and will meet J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti during his two-day visit to the state.

 
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Rajnath Singh reached Srinagar on Thursday morning to review the security situation in the state

As home minister Rajnath Singh landed in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), terrorists attacked an army patrol in the Keran sector of Kupwara. The terrorists ambushed the patrolling party. Two soldiers were critically injured in the attack. Sources said the attack was carried out by Pakistan's border action team(BAT). Meanwhile, Rajnath Singh reached Srinagar on Thursday morning to review the security situation in the state after Pakistan repeatedly opened fire along the Line of Control(LoC). India's home minister will be meeting people in the border areas and will meet J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti during his two-day visit to the state.

As Rajnath Singh lands in J&K, terrorists ambush Army patrol in Kupwara

Home Minister <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/after-cross-border-firing-rajnath-singh-to-visit-jk-to-review-security-142058">Rajnath Singh will be visiting</a> Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) just days after his previous visit as the government keeps a close eye on the security situation in the state.

The home minister will be accompanied by Union home secretary, joint secretary(J&K) and Minister of State(MoS) in Prime Minister's Office(PMO) Jitendra Singh.

The minister will also meet J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and review security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra.

Rajnath Singh will stay in J&K for two days as he reviews the situation in the state.

India's home minister said he was "looking forward to interact with the youth and people living in border areas" including other sections of the society.

Last week the home minister had visited J&K as Pakistan troops opened fire in the Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors.

Although India and Pakistan DGMOs had agreed on the 2003 ceasefire agreement but there has been incessant firing along the Line of Control(LoC). The firing had led to the death of 2 BSF personnel.

Last week the home minister had visited J&K as Pakistan troops opened fire in the Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) just days after his previous visit as the government keeps a close eye on the security situation in the state. The home minister will be accompanied by Union home secretary, joint secretary(J&K) and Minister of State(MoS) in Prime Minister's Office(PMO) Jitendra Singh. The minister will also meet J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and review security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra. Rajnath Singh will stay in J&K for two days as he reviews the situation in the state. India's home minister said he was "looking forward to interact with the youth and people living in border areas" including other sections of the society. Last week the home minister had visited J&K as Pakistan troops opened fire in the Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors. Although India and Pakistan DGMOs had agreed on the 2003 ceasefire agreement but there has been incessant firing along the Line of Control(LoC). The firing had led to the death of 2 BSF personnel.

Ceasefire review: Rajnath Singh to visit J&K again to meet people living in border areas

Reiterating&nbsp;foreign minister Sushma Swaraj's view, defence minister <a href="Commanders of BSF, Pakistan Rangers meet, say peace along border 'likely'">Nirmala Sitharaman said today</a> that talks and terror can't go together, in reference to cross-border terror attacks.

Addressing a press conference, Sitharam said the government had consulted with the Indian Army about the ceasefire.

India had announced a ceasefire in J&K over Ramzan, a move which was applauded by the Mehbooba government.

"We respect the ceasefire," Sitharaman said, adding that India "won't stop if provoked."

India and Pakistan troops exchanged fire on Sunday leading to the death of 2 BSF soldiers on Sunday after agreeing to the 2003 ceasefire agreement.

"We will respond if Pakistan does not honour the ceasefire," the defence minister&nbsp;added.

On the state of India's defence forces,&nbsp;Sitharaman said maximum defence spending in a decade had happened last year.

"There is no real cash crush for the forces," she said.

India had announced a ceasefire in J&K over Ramzan

Reiterating foreign minister Sushma Swaraj's view, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman said today that talks and terror can't go together, in reference to cross-border terror attacks. Addressing a press conference, Sitharam said the government had consulted with the Indian Army about the ceasefire. India had announced a ceasefire in J&K over Ramzan, a move which was applauded by the Mehbooba government. "We respect the ceasefire," Sitharaman said, adding that India "won't stop if provoked." India and Pakistan troops exchanged fire on Sunday leading to the death of 2 BSF soldiers on Sunday after agreeing to the 2003 ceasefire agreement. "We will respond if Pakistan does not honour the ceasefire," the defence minister added. On the state of India's defence forces, Sitharaman said maximum defence spending in a decade had happened last year. "There is no real cash crush for the forces," she said.

Talks and terror can't go together: Defence minister Sitharaman to Pakistan

Amid firing along<a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/after-cross-border-firing-rajnath-singh-to-visit-jk-to-review-security-142058"> LoC, Pakistan today asked</a> for a sector commander-level meeting reports said.

Two BSF personnel died on Sunday as Pakistan troops opened fire in the Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors of Jammu district.

Reports said the meeting will be held today at Octroi in Jammu at 5 pm.

Home minister Rajnath Singh is due to visit Jammu and Kashmir this week to review the ceasefire which came into effect last week after DGMOs of India and Pakistan decided to implement the 2003 ceasefire agreement.

However, after Sunday's firing, the government ministers including MoS Home Hansraj Ahir said the government will be "constrained to revoke the ceasefire agreement" in view of cross-border firing.

Two BSF personnel died on Sunday as Pakistan troops opened fire in the Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour.

Amid firing along LoC, Pakistan today asked for a sector commander-level meeting reports said. Two BSF personnel died on Sunday as Pakistan troops opened fire in the Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors of Jammu district. Reports said the meeting will be held today at Octroi in Jammu at 5 pm. Home minister Rajnath Singh is due to visit Jammu and Kashmir this week to review the ceasefire which came into effect last week after DGMOs of India and Pakistan decided to implement the 2003 ceasefire agreement. However, after Sunday's firing, the government ministers including MoS Home Hansraj Ahir said the government will be "constrained to revoke the ceasefire agreement" in view of cross-border firing.

After firing along LoC, Pakistan asks for commander-level meeting

According to the Indo-Pak Conflict Monitor, which tracks ceasefire violations on both sides of the border, India has already reported — till February 2018 — 633 ceasefire violations this year.&nbsp

Pakistan on the other hand has reported — till March 22, 2018 — 690 ceasefire violations.&nbsp

To put that in perspective, in 2017, India reported 771 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control, the International Border, and the Actual Ground Position Line in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp

And only 228 in 2016.&nbsp

But that of course was the year of the "surgical strikes", when Indian soldiers crossed the border and hit what the army referred to as a "terror launchpad".&nbsp

Ever since then, there has been a massive surge in ceasefire violations along the border.&nbsp

The ceasefire between India and Pakistan was signed in 2003. The nitty gritty of the agreement was worked out by the DGMOs (Director General of Military Operations) of the two armies.&nbsp

Some of the reasons stated for the accord at the time sound rather prosaic now — it would for example allow the two armies to move stores. (There was of course also the fact that it would allow them to evacuate their wounded.)&nbsp

But the accord itself was pretty significant considering the two countries had come close to war in 2001 after the terror attack on the Indian Parliament, which the country alleged was launched from Pakistan.&nbsp

The ceasefire held for 10 years.&nbsp

Then in January 2013 India alleged that a Pakistani Border Action Team crossed over, ambushed an Indian Army patrol, and killed two soldiers.&nbsp

One of the two soldiers was beheaded.&nbsp

Pakistan denied the claim but the allegation caused massive outrage in India.&nbsp

Salman Khurshid, the then minister for External Affairs, vowed a “proportionate” response.&nbsp

The never-ending cycle of tit-for-tat that ensued has never stopped.&nbsp

And by now of course, with a ceasefire violation reported virtually every day along the border, it is fair to say that the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan exists only on paper. For all practical purposes, the agreement is as good as dead.&nbsp

 
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2018 is already well on its to witnessing the highest number of ceasefire violations along the India-Pakistan border. The agreement, signed in 2003, exists only on paper

According to the Indo-Pak Conflict Monitor, which tracks ceasefire violations on both sides of the border, India has already reported — till February 2018 — 633 ceasefire violations this year. Pakistan on the other hand has reported — till March 22, 2018 — 690 ceasefire violations. To put that in perspective, in 2017, India reported 771 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control, the International Border, and the Actual Ground Position Line in Jammu and Kashmir. And only 228 in 2016. But that of course was the year of the "surgical strikes", when Indian soldiers crossed the border and hit what the army referred to as a "terror launchpad". Ever since then, there has been a massive surge in ceasefire violations along the border. The ceasefire between India and Pakistan was signed in 2003. The nitty gritty of the agreement was worked out by the DGMOs (Director General of Military Operations) of the two armies. Some of the reasons stated for the accord at the time sound rather prosaic now — it would for example allow the two armies to move stores. (There was of course also the fact that it would allow them to evacuate their wounded.) But the accord itself was pretty significant considering the two countries had come close to war in 2001 after the terror attack on the Indian Parliament, which the country alleged was launched from Pakistan. The ceasefire held for 10 years. Then in January 2013 India alleged that a Pakistani Border Action Team crossed over, ambushed an Indian Army patrol, and killed two soldiers. One of the two soldiers was beheaded. Pakistan denied the claim but the allegation caused massive outrage in India. Salman Khurshid, the then minister for External Affairs, vowed a “proportionate” response. The never-ending cycle of tit-for-tat that ensued has never stopped. And by now of course, with a ceasefire violation reported virtually every day along the border, it is fair to say that the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan exists only on paper. For all practical purposes, the agreement is as good as dead.

Analysis: Ceasefire Agreement between India and Pakistan is as good as dead

Two days after the Colombia&#39;s government and Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels &nbsp;announced they had reached a final peace deal to end decades of conflict, the United Nations Security Council yesterday warmly welcomed the historic &nbsp;deal and pledged to help ensure the agreement takes hold. 
 
The council met behind closed doors &nbsp;and signaled its approval for the accord to end a 52-year-old guerrilla war.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;The Council warmly welcomes the conclusion of negotiations in Havana this week between the government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC-EP, and congratulates the people of Colombia in achieving a final peace agreement, bringing an end to over 50 years of conflict,&quot; said Siti Hajjar Adnin, deputy permanent representative of Malaysia to the UN.&nbsp; 
 
The deal, opposed by two former Colombian presidents, still needs to be voted on in a plebiscite. Colombia&#39;s president Juan Manuel Santos said that Colombians would decide to approve or reject the peace accord in a plebiscite vote on October 2. 
 
&quot;The Council reiterated its commitment to supporting implementation of the ceasefire agreement, cessation of hostilities and the laying down of arms through the UN political mission in Colombia,&quot; &nbsp;Adnin told reporters following the Security Council&#39;s closed-door consultations on Colombia. 
 
UN to set up special mission to monitor ceasefire&nbsp; 
 
Under the peace deal, the FARC will begin moving its estimated 7,000 fighters from their jungle and mountain hideouts into disarmament camps set up by the United Nations. 
 
The FARC will then become a political party and its weapons will be melted down to build three peace monuments. 
 
Special courts will be created to judge serious crimes committed during the conflict. 
 
The United Nations intends to set up a special mission in the South American country to monitor the ceasefire, help disarm the rebels and verify compliance with the peace deal. 
 
British deputy ambassador Peter Wilson said the council is considering the &quot;next steps&quot; to support the peace process.&nbsp; 
 
The new UN mission for Colombia will be led by French national Jean Arnault and made up of 450 observers deployed in some 40 sites across the country. 
 
A first group of observers, mostly from Latin America, has already arrived in Colombia to verify the disarmament and monitor the ceasefire. 
 
Government will not cease persecuting crime: Defence minister&nbsp; 
 
The historic ceasefire between Colombia&#39;s government and the FARC rebel group will not end the government&#39;s commitment to fighting crime, the country&#39;s defense minister said Friday.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;We are in a ceasefire (with the FARC), but will not cease persecuting crime,&quot; Luis Carlos Villegas said. 
 
Soldiers and police would continue to combat kidnapping, extortion, drug trafficking, smuggling, illegal mining and human trafficking even after the ceasefire officially begins Monday, he added. 
 
&quot;We hope that this component of the ceasefire with the FARC, concerning criminal activity, will be fully implemented,&quot; he said. 
 
More than a quarter of Colombia&#39;s 47 million people have suffered in some way as a result of the war involving rebels, right-wing paramilitary groups and government troops. 
 
(WION with inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
 
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The United Nations intends to set up a special mission in the country to monitor the ceasefire help and disarm the rebels

Two days after the Colombia's government and Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels announced they had reached a final peace deal to end decades of conflict, the United Nations Security Council yesterday warmly welcomed the historic deal and pledged to help ensure the agreement takes hold. The council met behind closed doors and signaled its approval for the accord to end a 52-year-old guerrilla war. "The Council warmly welcomes the conclusion of negotiations in Havana this week between the government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC-EP, and congratulates the people of Colombia in achieving a final peace agreement, bringing an end to over 50 years of conflict," said Siti Hajjar Adnin, deputy permanent representative of Malaysia to the UN. The deal, opposed by two former Colombian presidents, still needs to be voted on in a plebiscite. Colombia's president Juan Manuel Santos said that Colombians would decide to approve or reject the peace accord in a plebiscite vote on October 2. "The Council reiterated its commitment to supporting implementation of the ceasefire agreement, cessation of hostilities and the laying down of arms through the UN political mission in Colombia," Adnin told reporters following the Security Council's closed-door consultations on Colombia. UN to set up special mission to monitor ceasefire Under the peace deal, the FARC will begin moving its estimated 7,000 fighters from their jungle and mountain hideouts into disarmament camps set up by the United Nations. The FARC will then become a political party and its weapons will be melted down to build three peace monuments. Special courts will be created to judge serious crimes committed during the conflict. The United Nations intends to set up a special mission in the South American country to monitor the ceasefire, help disarm the rebels and verify compliance with the peace deal. British deputy ambassador Peter Wilson said the council is considering the "next steps" to support the peace process. The new UN mission for Colombia will be led by French national Jean Arnault and made up of 450 observers deployed in some 40 sites across the country. A first group of observers, mostly from Latin America, has already arrived in Colombia to verify the disarmament and monitor the ceasefire. Government will not cease persecuting crime: Defence minister The historic ceasefire between Colombia's government and the FARC rebel group will not end the government's commitment to fighting crime, the country's defense minister said Friday. "We are in a ceasefire (with the FARC), but will not cease persecuting crime," Luis Carlos Villegas said. Soldiers and police would continue to combat kidnapping, extortion, drug trafficking, smuggling, illegal mining and human trafficking even after the ceasefire officially begins Monday, he added. "We hope that this component of the ceasefire with the FARC, concerning criminal activity, will be fully implemented," he said. More than a quarter of Colombia's 47 million people have suffered in some way as a result of the war involving rebels, right-wing paramilitary groups and government troops. (WION with inputs from agencies)

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