After years at the bottom of the foreign policy priority lists in Washington and European capitals, the “two-state solution” for one of the most intractable problems of the Middle East is high on the agenda again.

Hamas-Israel war: As war rages, a Middle East peace fantasy returns

Israel and Hamas reached a last-minute agreement on Thursday (Nov 30) to extend the ceasefire, granting negotiators additional time to finalise deals involving the exchange of hostages held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.

Hamas, Israel agree to one-day truce extension as negotiations continue

The four-day truce deal has been extended. Qatar confirms the development by posying 'X'. The truce is extended by two days. Agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce.

Hostage release: 20 women & children to be released in next two-days

In a major diplomatic effort, Egypt and Qatar have succeeded in temporarily extending the ceasefire between Israeli and Hamas forces in Gaza. The extension, as per a social media post by a Qatar official, is for two days — in addition to the previous four days.

Egypt and Qatar successfully mediate two-day extension of truce between Israel and Hamas

Hamas seeks to extends truce in Gaza. The release of hostages comes in final hours of fourth and final day of four-day truce. Israel and Hamas are still preparing for hostages swap and prisoners.

Israel-Palestine War: Israeli government states three goals of nation in Gaza

Avigail Idan, a four-year-old Israeli-American girl, was among the 17 hostages released by Hamas on Sunday (Nov 26). Kidnapped during the October 7 attack in southern Israel, Avigail turned four while in captivity.

Who is Avigail Idan? 4-year-old whose parents were killed is youngest US hostage released by Hamas

Hamas stated that a group of 13 Israeli hostages, who were taken captive in the October 7 attack carried out on Israel, were handed over as part of the temporary truce on Friday (Nov 24).

Hamas releases 24 hostages on first day of amid temporary truce in Gaza

The implementation of a truce between Israeli forces and Hamas in the Gaza Strip faced a delay due to "last-minute" details regarding the release of hostages, according to an anonymous Palestinian official familiar with the negotiation process who spoke to AFP.

Israel-Hamas truce and hostage deal got delayed because of this 'last-minute' glitch

2023 is turning out to be a year of reconciliation in the world's most volatile region. Regional players are aiming for stability after years of war, violence and upheaval. In the latest, Saudi Arabia and Israel seem to be talking indirectly, and Iran is not happy. What is this about? Ghadi Francis gets you the story.

Saudi-Israel rapprochement possible?

The Sudanese army called off its participation in the ceasefire talks, which were brokered by the US and Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday as it accused its paramilitary foes of not honouring their commitments.

Sudan negotiation talks fall apart as warring factions blame each other for ceasefire violations

Thousands of residents fled from Sudan's capital, where witnesses reported bodies in the streets. The rapid support forces said they would fully commit to a complete ceasefire for 24 hours, as did the army. But gunfire continued in Khartoum from the appointed time and into Wednesday night. The Sudanese army said 177 Egyptian soldiers who had been captured by the rapid support forces were evacuated on 4 Egyptian military transport planes. Japan said its defence ministry had begun the necessary preparations to evacuate around 60 of its nationals, including embassy staff. Berlin reportedly aborted an evacuation attempt involving three military transport planes, which would have carried 150 citizens. The US Embassy in Khartoum said it started gathering citizens' personal details. The defence minister in Chad, which borders Sudan's Darfur region, said around 320 Sudanese soldiers had fled over the border in fear of the rapid support forces.

Sudan Conflict: Germany aborts evacuation attempt, U.S. embassy gathering citizens' data | Details

Sudan's rival generals on Wednesday made a new attempt at a 24-hour humanitarian ceasefire after a failed truce the night before. But it failed again, leaving people fearful about dwindling food supplies and a breakdown in medical services.

Sudan Conflict: New ceasefire attempt fails with vital supplies running short

Following a ferocious 18-month conflict that tore the top off the global jet market, Airbus (AIR.PA) and Qatar Airways announced on Wednesday that their disagreement regarding A350 aircraft that had been grounded had been resolved. This avoided a potentially catastrophic UK court trial.

Truce between Airbus and Qatar Air, settle 18-month old A350 jet row

A trend of coups that began in 2020 in the region once infamously known as "the coup belt", continued this year. Armed conflict loomed large across the continent, especially in Somalia, Nigeria, Mozambique, Burkina Faso and Mali. While the Sahel and DRC may still see worsening of conflict, in the closing months of 2022 it finally appears that the conflict in northern Ethiopia may be coming to an end. This could set a precedent of paving the way for a successful and sustainable peace. Here's a look back at some of the wars that made headlines in Africa.

World of Africa | 2022: Year of conflicts, coups & truce | Year Ender 2022

After years of power struggle that threatened the future of nearly $18-billion business empire of the Hinduja brothers, the UK's wealthiest family has finally called a truce. Neha Khanna brings you the details

WION Fineprint | UK's wealthiest family calls truce on bitter family feud

The parties in the conflict in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray have agreed on a “permanent truce”, the African Union mediator said, just more than a week after formal peace talks began in South Africa.

Ethiopia's warring sides agree to end fighting in a breakthrough deal

Fuel trucks entered Gaza on Monday as an Egypt-brokered truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants in the Palestinian enclave held.

Fuel trucks enter Gaza as Israel crossing reopens

Israel and Gaza announced a ceasefire after three days of fighting that claimed 44 Palestinian lives. Gaza officials claim at least 15 children were killed in Israeli strikes. What led to this sudden escalation? Could it spiral into a full-blown war? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Israel and Gaza on the brink of war

A ceasefire has now has now taken effect between Israel and Palestinians in a bid to end 3 days of cross-border fighting. This recent violent was the worst flare-up on the Gaza frontier in more than year. WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen brings us more on this.

Egypt brokered truce between Israel and PIJ

A truce between Yemen’s warring rivals has been extended for additional two months, shortly before it was set to expire, according to the UN envoy on Thursday.

Yemen truce extended for 2 months: UN

Yemen's warring parties have agreed to renew a two-month truce, the United Nations said Thursday, in an 11th-hour move on the day it was set to expire. "I would like to announce that the parties to the conflict have agreed to the United Nations' proposal to renew the current truce in Yemen for two additional months," the UN special envoy on Yemen, Hans Grundberg, said in a statement.

Yemen's warring parties renew two-month truce: UN

Pope Francis has been calling for truce in the war in Ukraine for some time. He reiterated the wish once again on Sunday while speaking to tens of thousands of people in St Peter's Square.

As Eastern Christians celebrate Easter, Pope Francis reiterates call for truce in Ukraine war

The warring sides in Yemen's seven-year conflict have for the first time in years agreed a nationwide truce, which would also allow fuel imports into Houthi-held areas and some flights operating from Sanaa airport, the United Nations envoy said on Friday.

Yemen's warring parties agree two-month truce in major breakthrough

Two terror groups active in Pakistan have declared truce with the government. A militant group active in North Waziristan has announced a 20-day cessation of hostilities to pursue peace with the Pakistani government on Friday.

Shura Mujahideen, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan declare 20-day truce in Pakistan’s North, South Waziristan  

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