ceasefire

Biden on ceasefire:

'What's left of Hezbollah won't be allowed to threaten Israel'

US President delivers remarks on the expected ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, announces 'good news from the Middle East.'

PM on Lebanon ceasefire

'If Hezbollah doesn't keep the agreement, we'll attack'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, vows Israel will strike Hezbollah for any violation of the agreement.

With looming ceasefire:

IAF strikes 20 Hezbollah sites in Beirut in 2 minutes

IAF strikes 20 terror targets in the area of Beirut, including an aerial defense unit center, an intelligence center, command centers, weapons storage facilities, an operations room, an artillery storage facility, and terrorist infrastructure sites.

Im Tirtzu head to PM:

'Don't act like Lapid, allow Knesset to approve ceasefire'

Matan Jerafi, CEO of the Im Tirtzu Movement who served 300 days in the reserves, writes to Netanyahu warning that not bringing ceasefire to the Knesset for approval would repeat the Lapid government made with its gas agreement with Lebanon.

Lebanon ceasefire?

Cabinet, not government, to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call Diplomatic-Security Council for a vote on the proposed agreement with Lebanon, bypassing the government.

State Department:

'We've made progress on ceasefire, but we're not there yet'

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is close but not yet finalized: Nothing is final until everything is final. We continue to work to try and get an agreement over the line.

Israeli official to Arutz Sheva:

'War is not over, ceasefire will be tested on the ground'

Political source tells Arutz Sheva the ceasefire agreement expected to be reached with Lebanon this week will further isolate Hamas and contains significant enforcement mechanisms against Hezbollah.

Biden, Macron expected to announce Lebanon ceasefire tomorrow

US, French Presidents expected to announce a 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon tomorrow. French role in compliance mechanism reduced due to Israeli concerns.

Israeli officials:

Final text of Lebanon ceasefire reached

The political-security cabinet is expected to convene tomorrow to discuss the approval of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.

Ben-Gvir:

'Deal with Lebanon a missed opportunity and a big mistake'

The National Security Minister expressed opposition to a ceasefire deal with Lebanon. 'Right now, when Hezbollah is down and begging for a ceasefire, we can't stop.'

Report:

Terms of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire taking shape

While critical details about implementation and enforcement remain unresolved, officials quoted in The New York Times express cautious optimism that an agreement on a ceasefire could be reached.

Military analyst:

Agreement between Israel and Lebanon is filled with holes

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua warns against proposed agreement with Lebanon, says he wishes Israel had a 'normal opposition.'

Hezbollah leader:

'Israel can not operate in Lebanon whenever it wants'

Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem says his organization demands a total ceasefire and the assurance of Lebanese sovereignty.

US vetoes UN resolution demanding unconditional ceasefire

14 countries vote in favor of Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire irrespective of the fate of the hostages, resolution defeated thanks to US veto.

Report:

Lebanon pessimistic about ceasefire

Al-Akhbar newspaper notes clauses considered problematic from Lebanon's perspective and claims that government officials are pessimistic about the possibility of reaching a ceasefire.

Danon at UN:

'Ceasefire without returning hostages is abandoning them in hell'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, denounced the wording of a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza today at a meeting of the UN Security Council.

Northern Arrows:

This is what the US ceasefire proposal looks like

New ceasefire agreement will include removal of Hezbollah's military capabilities north as well as south of the Litani River, report reveals.

Progress in ceasefire talks in the north

Officials involved in the negotiations say significant progress has been made towards an agreement in the north. Israel demanding freedom of action in the event that Hezbollah re-arms itself.

Diplomatic sources: Qatar no longer acting as mediator

Qatar has agreed to the US demand to remove Hamas officials from its territory; Hamas denies report.

Blinken:

'Hamas refused to release even a limited number of hostages'

In conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister, US Secretary of State reveals that Hamas has rejected yet another proposal for a hostage release in exchange for a ceasefire.

Hamas rejects proposal for short-term ceasefire

Hamas terror group 'refuses temporary ceasefire but supports any proposal which will lead to a permanent end to the war,' official tells Al Hadath.

Lebanese PM:

'Hope for a ceasefire within coming hours or days'

Prime Minister Najib Mikati confirmed that Lebanon would agree to a ceasefire deal with Israel that is based on the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.

Report:

US seeking a two-month ceasefire in Lebanon

If agreed on, the 60-day deal could pause the fighting until the end of Biden's term and will be used to re-implement UN Resolution 1701.

Agreement to end war in Lebanon in the near future

US and Israel close to reaching an agreement to push Hezbollah away from the Israel-Lebanon border and end fighting in Lebanon, report says.

Biden:

'I will talk to Netanyahu about negotiations under fire comment'

US President asked about Netanyahu’s view that it is better to conduct negotiations under fire rather than during a ceasefire: I’ll reserve that for my discussion with him.

Netanyahu:

'If there was a real deal, I'd take it immediately'

Israeli prime minister reacts to reports of an Egyptian proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire in which 4 hostages would be released.

Sources: Intense efforts underway to secure prisoner swap deal

Egypt expects progress in ceasefire-prisoner swap deal to lower tensions in region, report says.

The Egyptian plan to bring back four Israeli hostages

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi says Egypt proposed a two-day ceasefire during which four hostages would be released and in the ten days following, negotiations would be held regarding a more extensive deal.

ISA:

Ceasefire in exchange for a few hostages

The head of the ISA presented the Cabinet a new deal that Egypt is trying to initiate. Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich opposed. Gallant, Regev, Katz, and Levin supported the deal.

Israeli official:

'Qatar has become more significant in the negotiations'

Israeli source says that after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death, Qatar holds the keys to a prisoner swap deal and the ability to pressure Hamas.

ANALYSIS:

A ceasefire would have saved Sinwar and guaranteed another war

Like the Pharoah of the Exodus, Sinwar’s heart was hardened against any compromise and his hatred outweighed what would have been best for him and his people.

US officials:

Washington no longer pushing Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

US officials tell CNN the US is no longer pushing to revive its proposed deal for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and is instead focused on shaping and limiting Israeli operations in Lebanon and against Iran.

When the world wants a ceasefire, it means Israel is winning

To H*** with them! Our response has to be: “Peace in Five Minutes After Our Hostages Are Returned and All Arms Are Laid Down.”

Can you believe it? Biden is still talking "ceasefire"

Fake news of a ceasefire followed Netanyahu to the USA. In a great deed, Netanyahu responded rightfully with action - eliminating mass murderer Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Op-ed.

No, Bibi didn’t agree to the insane Biden-Macron proposal

Hearing the initial report of a 21-day ceasefire, Israelis went as ballistic as the missiles being fired at them from every direction. Op-ed.

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave govt. if Israel agrees to ceasefire

National Security Minister responds to reports a ceasefire is imminent by threatening to cease voting or supporting the coalition in response to a temporary ceasefire, withdrawing from the coalition altogether in response to a permanent ceasefire.

Prime Minister's Office denies reports of impending ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denies reports of ceasefire, says IDF was instructed to strike 'with full force and according to the plans presented.'

Ceasefire with Hezbollah? 'Shameful, embarrassment,' analyst says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers that negotiations would be held 'only under fire'; political analyst Amit Segal demands: 'Keep your word.'

Report:

Israeli proposal for prisoner swap offers an end to the war

Israel has presented the US with a plan to release the hostages, end the war, and allow Hamas leaders to safely leave Gaza.

Prime Minister's Office:

Despite the pressure, we agreed to all the US offers

'Whoever wants to help the efforts to free our hostages must pressure the murderer, Sinwar, and not the Prime Minister of Israel.'

Haredi MK tells hostages' families:

There was a proposal for a unity government - it's off the table

In first, MK Moshe Gafni speaks about the discourse regarding a unity government, reveals that the proposal is no longer relevant.

The futility of Israeli concessions

Why an Israeli agreement on ceasefire would never be honored by its Jihadist foes. Opinion.

SA Chief Rabbi:

Why a ceasefire is not the answer to the Israel-Hamas war

Rabbi Warren Goldstein says a ceasefire in the Hamas-Israel war is not just misguided, but a dangerous betrayal of justice, and the West’s insistence that Israel negotiate with Hamas emboldens terror, and hastens an attack on the West.

Gantz to Blinken: Support Israel in increasing pressure on Hamas

Minister Benny Gantz speaks with US Sec of State Antony Blinken, thanking him for the US' support in crafting a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal and urging the world to support placing pressure on Hamas.

Arab source: Hamas didn't toughen its positions

Hamas is demanding that a higher number of high-profle terrorists with blood on their hands be released in a prisoner swap deal - even in exchange for 'humanitarian' hostages.

This is Hamas' new demand for a ceasefire deal

Washington Post reports Hamas is demanding a last-minute change in prisoner swap-ceasefire deal; 'take it or leave it' proposal 'indefinitely' delayed.

US admits: Hamas toughening up its position

US official says Hamas' positions are becoming less flexible, terror group's demands are different than they were several months ago.

US official:

Nothing in ceasefire agreement mentions Philadelphi Corridor

Disagreement between Israel and Gaza focuses on 'densely populated' areas, Hamas threatening to execute additional hostages, report says.

US official:

'We can account for Israel's security if it leaves Philadelphi'

Senior US official rejects claims that proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal would endanger Israel's security: That is just fundamentally untrue.

National Security Min.:

'I'm working to end negotiations with Hamas'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says he is working to end negotiations for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas. 'Negotiations only create more and more terror.'

Senior Israeli official:

'Israel agreed to leave Philadelphi Corridor in 2nd stage'

A senior Israeli official told mediators in recent days that Israel has agreed to withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor in the second phase of a potential hostage deal with Hamas, despite PM Netanyahu's insistence the IDF's continued presence in the corridor is vital.

CIA Dep. Director:

Deal between Israel and Hamas is in Sinwar's hands

CIA Deputy Director David Cohen told an intelligence and national security summit in Washington that the Israelis were showing seriousness in the negotiations, but reaching a deal is 'largely a question that is going to be answered by Hamas' leader.'

Will a ceasefire now guarantee another war?

Rather than allowing Israel to win decisively so that the other side concludes it will never succeed in destroying the Jewish State, the US always swoops in to save the would-be genocide committers and set up the next war. Op-ed.

Undermining justice:

Israel-Hamas ceasefire would breach international law

International law has precise form and content. It cannot be invented and reinvented by terror groups. Such law does not support the hope-based adoption of cease-fire agreements between sovereign states and criminal gangs.

Dead hostages, no ceasefire, quantum mechanics & free will

Our hopes and wishes for peace are directed in the wrong direction; therefore, we are disappointed and fail to achieve our desired goal.

How did the hostage talks get so crazy?

As it always goes with the Palestinian Arabs, Washington took the path of least resistance and focused pressure on Israel. It’s the same in peace negotiations. Op-ed.

Saudi media:

Conditions of Blinken's final proposal

According to Asharq Al-Awsat, the US Secretary of State's offer for a hostage deal includes the right for Israel to exile 150 released terrorists and veto the release of 65 terrorists.

Lapid:

Netanyahu 'no longer has a soul' for not going to Egypt himself

Opposition leader accuses PM of lacking a soul for not using his claimed negotiating skills to go to Egypt and negotiate a hostage deal in person.

Hamas demanding cessation of 'aggression,' IDF withdraw from Gaza

Senior Hamas official said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preventing a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal, says deal must include Israeli withdrawal, ability for Hamas to regroup.

Bereaved father:

Prisoner swap deal 'bitter death sentence for many Jews'

Eliyahu Libman, whose son was murdered on October 7, warns that a 'deal will be the State of Israel's official encouragement of more kidnappings.'