ceasefire

Biden staffers demand President push for ceasefire

Campaign staff and White House interns have published open letters calling on US President Joe Biden to work more actively for a long-term ceasefire in Gaza.

Progressives cancelled the culture of good and evil

The roots of the reactions to the October 7 attacks. Opinion.

Israel is in a strong, not weak, position

Time is on our side.Israel should agree to nothing. It should refuse to discuss the day after and shouldn't agree to a ceasefire. Op-ed.

Hamas delegation to visit Cairo, discuss ceasefire proposal

Hamas official tells AFP a delegation from the organization will visit Cairo on Friday and give its "observations" on Egypt's proposal.

Biden speaks to Qatari Emir amid Gaza ceasefire talks

White House says the two discussed urgent effort to secure the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

Israeli official confirms:

Israel rejected an Egyptian proposal to release hostages

The proposed plan would see Israel end the war while a government of Fatah and Hamas members takes control of the Gaza Strip.

Egypt proposes return of IDF soldiers for Oct. 7 terrorists

Egypt proposed a plan to Hamas leadership involving multiple stages of exchanges, ceasefires, and a new government in Gaza.

Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire postponed again

President Joe Biden says the United States is still working through whether to support the resolution.

Hamas official who proudly flaunted massacre thanks Canada

Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad thanked Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for their support of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Report:

Israel considering two-week ceasefire for hostage release

Washington Post reports Israel considering longer ceasefire, up to two weeks, for Hamas to find all hostages and bring them back to safety.

Security Council postpones vote on new ceasefire in Gaza

Prolonged negotiations lead UN Security Council to postpone vote on a UAE-proposed resolution that seeks a new ceasefire in Gaza.

UK, German FMs reject calls for immediate ceasefire

In joint Op-Ed, David Cameron and Annalena Baerbock say any ceasefire must be sustainable for many years, say too many civilians dying.

UN votes against Israel

Erdan: If you want a real ceasefire in Gaza, call Sinwar

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN presents General Assembly with the phone number of Hamas’ headquarters in Gaza ahead of vote on ceasefire.

A pointed and recurring question from IDF soldiers

They want to know that the war will go on until its objectives are achieved, they do not want their lives risked in vain.

UN General Assembly to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Diplomats say the UN General Assembly is likely to vote Tuesday on a draft resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

UN vote calling for ceasefire fails

The US vetoed the resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, saying that it was 'divorced from reality.'

US envoy:

'We do not support calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza'

US indicates it is against a Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to be voted upon on Friday.

UAE asks Security Council to vote on demand for Gaza ceasefire

United Arab Emirates seeks Friday vote on draft resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

White House spokesperson:

'The pause ended because of Hamas'

White House spokesman John Kirby blames Hamas for end of the ceasefire in Gaza: They failed to produce a list of hostages.

Despite lack of formal agreement:

Ceasefire extended, 8 hostages to be released

List of hostages to be passed to Israel includes just 8 women and children, after Hamas' 'gesture' to Russia 'replaced' two of the hostages.

Biden:

'We remain determined to secure the release of every hostage'

US President hails ceasefire agreement which led to release of hostages, says it has "delivered meaningful results".

'Hamas' list is unacceptable'

Cabinet discussing extension of ceasefire

Mediators submit list of hostages to be freed that violates the agreement. Israeli official: They have until 7:00 to amend it.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'There is no way we don't return to fight until the end'

The Prime Minister addressed fears that Israel will not return to fighting Hamas after all of the hostages return.

Report: Hamas interested in extending ceasefire by 4 more days

As ceasefire nears expiration, Hamas informs Qatari brokers of interest in extending it further.

Liberman: 'An extended ceasefire means victory for Hamas'

'Israeli gov't must not agree to extended ceasefire with the Hamas terrorists, without reaching the goals of the war,' MK Liberman stresses.

'Ceasefire will probably be extended by two more days'

"Currently there is no talk of extending the ceasefire beyond the 10 days. If there is a concrete proposal, it will be considered."

Terrorists violate ceasefire, detonate explosives and open fire

Several soldiers hurt after 3 explosives detonated next to IDF soldiers in Gaza, terrorists open fire on troops. Hamas denies responsibility

Red Cross receives 4th group of freed hostages

9 children, 2 mothers on their way home as ceasefire extended for 2 days, allowing for release of 20 more hostages.

Qatar:

Ceasefire extended for 2 days, 20 more hostages to be freed

Ceasefire originally scheduled to end tomorrow morning extended until Thursday as final 11 hostages from original deal set to be released.

Egypt: Agreement on 2-day ceasefire extension close

Egyptian govt. says Hamas will release 20 more hostages in exchange for 2 more days before the fighting resumes.

Report:

4th hostage release delayed due to Hamas violations of agreement

Hamas reportedly reduces number of hostages to be released on the final day of the ceasefire from 13 to 11, including 9 children.

Will hostage release continue?

Cabinet discusses extension of ceasefire

Mediators discussing the possibility of extending the truce in exchange for the release of at least 20 more women and children.

Qatar:

'We hope the ceasefire can extend beyond four days'

Qatari Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson says he hopes ceasefire can be extended in order to lead to the release of more hostages.

Report:

Gazans attempting to return home during ceasefire clash with IDF

Residents who did not flee south again ignore IDF warnings on first day of 4-day ceasefire.

Ceasefire broken already?

Red alert sirens activated 15 minutes after start of ceasefire

Sirens activated in Kissufim and Ein Hashlosha after ceasefire goes into effect at 7 am.

13 hostages will be released:

Hostage release deal begins today

Ceasefire went into effect at 7:00 a.m. At 4:00 p.m., 13 hostages will be freed. Their families were informed about it on Thursday.

Qatar Foreign Ministry:

Ceasefire on Friday at 7 am, hostages will be released at 4 pm

Spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says Qatar has lists of people to be released from both sides, 13 Israelis to be released tomorrow

Analyst:

The soldiers on the ground believe ceasefire is a mistake

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua: 'Significant' discrepancies between how top IDF bronze, soldiers fighting on the ground, see prisoner swap.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Even during the ceasefire, troops will recive intelligence'

Minister Gallant said that thanks to exact intelligence the troops on the ground know what to do and the enemy is in distress.

'You don’t negotiate with terrorists' - Binyamin Netanyahu

This is an agreement that does not take the future into account. Op-ed.

What is wrong with us?

The same people whose mistaken view of the situation allowed the massacre on October 7th, made the decision fot a ceasefire now. Op-ed.

Otzma Yehudit votes against

Government approves hostage release deal

Government approves deal which will see 50 Israelis released in batches during a four-day ceasefire. The releases will begin on Thursday.

Washington Post report:

Tentative deal reached to pause conflict, free hostages

Report says tentative deal would free dozens of hostages in exchange for five-day pause. White House spokesperson: No deal in place yet.

Open Letter to Biden:

“Stop your support for Israel”

Hundreds of political appointees from dozens of government agencies demand that President Biden stop his support for Israel in the Gaza war.

BBC and Macron call for ceasefire victory for Hamas savages

Since students no longer study the French language, I do not know what the French word for “chutzpah” is. Or is it just cowardice? Op-ed.

Ceasefire? Not on our lives

Was there any pause when the US decimated Fallujah and Mosul? Is the UN demanding ceasefire in Papua? Myanmar? No ceasefire, no pause.Op-ed.

UN chief urges 'humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza

In a post on X, Antonio Guterres says "need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza is getting more urgent with every passing hour."

Netanyahu to ABC News:

'There will be no ceasefire without the release of our hostages'

PM Netanyahu once again rejects the idea of a ceasefire in Gaza unless hostages are released: It will hamper the war effort.

Op-ed:

No ceasefire, Hamas doesn’t get a 'do-over' to commit genocide

The international community has always given Israel’s enemies a ‘do-over’ after attempts to wipe out the Jewish State.  No more.

Keir Starmer: Now is not the time for a ceasefire in Gaza

UK Labour Party leader warns a ceasefire right now would leave Hamas with the ability to repeat the October 7 massacre.

Hillary Clinton:

'People calling for ceasefire now do not understand Hamas'

The former US Secretary of State explained that Hamas would exploit a ceasefire to rebuild armaments.

Senior Israeli official:

'There will be no ceasefire in Gaza'

Senior Israeli official tells CNN there will be “no ceasefire” in Gaza amid efforts to free hostages.

Report:

Humanitarian ceasefire began at 9:00

The Prime Minister's office has denied reports that a humanitarian ceasefire in the southern Gaza Strip took effect on Monday morning.

US, Saudi Arabia calls for extension of Sudan ceasefire

The ceasefire which was agreed upon last week is due to expire Monday at 9:45 p.m. local time.

Op-ed:

Another ceasefire…and another…and another…

We can but live the best we can and look forward to the next round unless we decide to take back Gaza. Op-ed.

UN envoy:

'I call on all sides to observe the ceasefire'

UN envoy Tor Wennesland welcomes ceasefire in Gaza and Israel, says he is "deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries".

US welcomes Gaza ceasefire:

'It will prevent the further loss of civilian lives'

State Department spokesperson thanks Egypt's role in brokering ceasefire, affirms US commitment to Israel’s security.

Did Israel agree to ceasefire?

'Quiet will be answered with quiet'

'If Israel is attacked or threatened, it will to do everything necessary to protect itself,' NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi tells Egypt.

Dep. Finance Minister:

'Include return of soldiers' bodies in any ceasefire agreement'

'Hamas is the master in Gaza, we must bring it to a position in which it surrenders,' Dep. Finance Min. Woldiger says.

Following report of ceasefire:

Rockets fired at southern and central Israel

Gaza terrorists fire rockets towards Israel shortly before expected start of ceasefire.