Tishrei 28, 5778, 10/18/2017
 Will Syrian civil war finally end?Can the war in Syria be nearing an end? President Assad accepts US-Russian joint plan of pathway to end the conflict, but opposition unsure. Syrian army announces extension of Aleppo truceTruce in Aleppo between regime forces and rebels extended by 48 hours. Syria: Six-Month Truce Reached in ZabadaniAgreement reached between warring parties in Syria for a six-month truce in rebel-held town. Syria Rebels, Pro-Regime Forces Agree on 48-Hour TruceIslamist groups and pro-regime forces agree on a ceasefire in flashpoint towns in northwest Syria and along the border with Lebanon. Truce or Rearming? Hamas Doesn't Want Long-term CeasefireHamas official tasked with int'l relations says terror group wants seaport, is studying ceasefire document submitted by Tony Blair. Hamas Open to Truce Extension if Israel Limits Judea-SamariaHamas spokesperson says UN envoy's proposal of 3-5 year extension could be agreeable, if Israel halts independent action in Judea-Samaria. Hamas Truce Talks Reportedly to Resume in Next 48 HoursDelegations to return to Cairo as Hamas refuses to disarm, demands sea and airport, terrorist swap. Ya'alon: 'they won't get a seaport.' Meshaal, Abbas to Meet in Qatar Despite Hamas Coup AttemptPA, Hamas leaders to meet in Doha over Gaza ceasefire, as questions remain over whether the unity government will last. Bennett: 'Yes' to Humanitarian Aid, 'No' to TerrorEconomics Minister pushes for Israel to leave talks, says the key to restoring peace is to provide humanitarian aid and hit Hamas hard. Report: US Assigned to Pressure Israel in Truce AgreementsWashington to maintain pressure on Israel as part of truce deal, according to an Arabic daily - in another blow to US-Israel relations. Islamic Jihad: Truce Deal With Israel Next MondayTerror group says an agreement will be signed at the end of the current ceasefire, confirms Israeli concessions. Islamic Jihad Says the War is OverTerror leader says 'we have no choice but to reach a truce agreement'; Israel proposal reportedly includes various concessions. Rebel Strongpoint in Syria Surrenders to AssadHoms, flashpoint for clashes, reverts to Assad's control - in exchange for the release of terrorists. Netanyahu: IDF Prepared to Enter GazaNetanyahu says the IDF is prepared to enter Gaza. "The soldiers are ready.” Ban Ki-Moon to press Israel for truce. |
