US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, hailing it as a "historic and unprecedented" step to ending the two-year-old war.

First Phase Of Gaza Ceasefire Begins | Trump: 'The World Is Loving Israel Again'

Middle East | World: The move came after Israel’s military said on its X account that it has mobilised troops for “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” to seize “strategic areas” of Gaza and free hostages.

Hamas says fresh truce talks underway ‘without preconditions’ after Israel launches major offensive

Three months into Donald Trump's presidency, the global stage is on edge. From dramatic shifts in Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks to mounting international pressure, Trump's approach to diplomacy is raising eyebrows. Watch this report to know more!

90 days of Trump: Ceasefire talks see shocking twists and global reactions

World: The truce will come into effect today from 18:00 hours. The head of state ordered a halt to all military actions for the duration of the Easter truce, reported Ria Novosti, a Russian state-owned domestic news agency.

Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine conflict, orders military to halt fighting

The White House released a statement on the talks between American and Ukrainian delegations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which have been happening for the past few days. It says that the US and Ukraine have agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine and Russia agree to halt military strikes in Black Sea

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit South Africa next month, the African country's presidency announced Friday.
"President Zelenskyy will be visiting South Africa on the 10th of April," presidency spokesman Vincent Magwenya told AFP.

Russia Ukraine War: Ukranian President Zelensky To Visit South Africa On April 10 | WION

After more than a year of fighting and two months of full-scale conflict, a truce is declared in Lebanon. The Israeli cabinet has approved the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised US President Joe Biden for his part in arranging it. Watch this space for further details!

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire: Lebanese Military Starts Reinforcing Its Presence In South

Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, on Wednesday (Nov 27) urged Israel to fully commit to the newly agreed ceasefire deal and withdraw from all the regions and positions it occupied in Lebanon.

Lebanon's caretaker PM urges Israel to abide by ceasefire deal and withdraw from south

US President Joe Biden's outgoing administration is still hopeful of reaching a Gaza ceasefire deal even as key negotiator Qatar said it will suspend its mediation until both Israel and Hamas show their willingness and determination. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Biden Administration Still Hopeful Of Reaching Gaza Truce Deal

In a recent statement, Hezbollah's new chief, Naim Qassem, expressed openness to a truce amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. Qassem emphasized the need for dialogue to address the situation, highlighting the importance of stability and peace in the region as both sides continue to face escalating tensions.

Israel-Hezbollah War: New Chief Naim Says He Is Open For Truce

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has said that he wants a Gaza truce deal and this comes just days after the US, Qatar and Egypt urged Israel and Hamas to return to the negotiating table.

Israel-Hamas war: Mediators urge Israel & Hamas to return to negotiating table

At least five U.S. personnel were injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq on Monday, U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Middle East braced for a possible new wave of attacks by Iran and its allies following last week's killing of senior members of militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

US base in Iraq attacked: Rockets fired at Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase housing US forces

The proposed ceasefire agreement between US President Joe Biden and Gaza was described by a senior Hamas official as "just words" on Thursday, and the Palestinian organization has not received any formal pledges on a truce.

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas claims proposed Gaza ceasefire deal was 'just words'

The American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in the state of Israel with some plans to discuss a truce deal and also for the increased flow of humanitarian Aid into the Gaza Strip. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to swiftly accept an Israeli proposal for a truce in the Gaza war and the release of Israeli hostages held.

Israel-Hamas war: Blinken in Israel for talks with Netanyahu, Gallant amid push for Gaza truce deal

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call on Monday from U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss the latest developments in negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza and the dangers of a military escalation in Rafah, Egypt's presidency said.

Israel-hamas war: Biden holds separate calls with leaders from Qatar, Egypt over Gaza ceasefire

Israel is willing to decrease its original demand for the release of 40 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, media reports said.

Israel may agree with release of less than 40 hostages in first phase of truce: Reports

US President Joe Biden expressed doubt on Friday (Mar 8) about the possibility of achieving a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, stating, "It's looking tough.

Israel-Hamas truce 'looking tough' before Ramadan as group says 'no compromise'

US President Joe Biden has said that a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza will hopefully come soon into effect (by Monday). Negotiations from Qatar, Egypt, US and France are working. Watch to know more!

Israel war | Gaza Ceasefire soon? Egypt, Qatar, US negotiate another truce

Israel has sent negotiators to Qatar to continue talks aimed at a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of hostages held by Hamas. This comes after talks in Paris where Israel's Head of MOSSAD intelligence service met with mediators from the United States, Egypt and Qatar. The talks for a possible ceasefire in Gaza have picked up peace after International mediators including Israel's intelligence Chief met in Paris for hostage talks and Israel official has signaled that the meeting was productive and could amount to a ceasefire deal. Egypt has also said that the negotiations for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza have resumed in Doha. Now experts from Egypt Qatar the United States and Israel as well as Hamas representatives are holding a meeting which is in continuation of what was discussed in Paris. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Mediators from US, Qatar, Egypt & Israel in Doha for truce talks

The US said Sunday (Feb 25) that Paris talks came to an "understanding" on a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. "Representatives of Israel, the United States, Egypt, and Qatar met in Paris and came to an understanding among the four of them about what the basic contours of a hostage deal for a temporary ceasefire would look like," White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was quoted as saying by CNN.

Israel-Hamas war: Paris talks came to 'understanding' on possible truce, says US

Israel has sent negotiators on Friday for truce talks in Paris, as Gazans hoped for a ceasefire that could hold off a full-blown Israeli assault on Rafah, after it endured one of its worst bombardments of the conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his proposed plan for postwar Gaza and the International Community seems to be in disfavor. As per the plan Israel seeks open-ended control over security and civilian Affairs in the Gaza Strip. The Proposal was rejected by Palestinian leaders on Friday. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Negotiators in Paris for ceasefire talks as Gaza strikes continue

Latest in Israel-Hamas war: Israel claims success in Khan Younis. US to punish those accused of settler violence in West bank. According to reports Hamas may demand some changes in the existing proposal. The new ceasefire proposal provides for 40 day pause in fighting. Hamas to release remaining hostages if truce comes into effect. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Israel claims success in Khan Younis

After Israel reportedly submitted a proposal of a two-month pause to the war in Gaza and return of hostages return in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, a top Egyptian official said Tuesday (Jan 23) that the militant group has rejected it.

Hamas rejects Israeli proposal for 2-month Gaza war pause, insists on end to Israeli offensive: Report

Another truce deal to happen soon? Biden, Qatar's Emir discuss hostage release & Gaza aid. Hamas rejects ceasefire deal by Egypt, Israel continues strikes. Watch to know more!

Israel-Palestine war: World leaders push for another truce deal as Qatar-U.S. hold talks

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