ceasefire

Report: Egypt's intelligence chief visited Israel

Arab newspaper reports Egypt's intelligence chief visited Tel Aviv to discuss Gaza agreement.

Political source:

No deal with Hamas without return of captives

Cabinet reportedly refuses ceasefire with Hamas unless bodies of soldiers and civilian captives returned to Israel.

'If Liberman can't do it, he should go home'

MKs Smotrich and Forer debate current Hamas policy. 'If Liberman wanted guarantees he shouldn't have sought to be defense minister.'

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'Restraint and silence encourage terrorism'

Education Minister slams cease-fire with Hamas, says Hamas must return prisoners and disarm in exchange for rehabilitation of Gaza.

Minister: Defeat, don't accept

Agriculture Minister Ariel says conflict with Hamas has 'barely started,' government needs to order Hamas' defeat.

'Much blood and sadness was prevented'

Zionist Union MK Shelly Yachimovich praises ceasefire, says not to listen 'extreme right' calls to destroy Hamas after 200 rockets.

Anger in south over ceasefire

Leaders of communities beset by Hamas rockets slam government for ceasefire instead of putting a final end to Hamas terror.

General: 'I want to vomit from shame'

Former Southern Command head Brig. Gen. (res.) Zvika Fogel furious at ceasefire with Hamas. 'We are getting weaker.'

Sderot mayor:

'Cease-fire a mistake: Terror must be eradicated'

Mayor of city struck repeatedly by rocket attacks says ceasefire only rewards terror, paves way for next round of fighting.

Report: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire

Al Jazeera reports an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire was reached between Hamas and Israel. Israeli source: The report is incorrect.

Hamas agrees to gradual ceasefire

Hamas promises to 'gradually' end violent border riots and incendiary kites, balloons, report says.

Hamas: We agreed to ceasefire

Hamas spokesman says group agreed to ceasefire with Israel.

'We oppose a ceasefire dictated by Hamas'

Minister Bennett, a member of the cabinet, says agreement to a ceasefire will lead to further escalation.

Islamic Jihad: Ceasefire does not include kites

Gaza terror groups say ceasefire with Israel doesn't include launching of terror kites, considered an act of 'freedom of expression.'

Bennett: Restraint creates escalation

Jewish Home chairman: The formula whereby Hamas dictates the ceasefire is a grave mistake.

Report: Hamas offered long-term truce to Israel

Terror group that rules Gaza reportedly seeks cease-fire in exchange for easing of restrictions on goods entering Gaza.

'Russia not living up to ceasefire agreement'

US Ambassador to the UN accuses Russia of failing to abide by humanitarian ceasefire in Syria, resulting in civilian deaths in Ghouta.

US 'will continue to discuss' Syrian ceasefire with Israel

White House says it will address Netanyahu's concerns over ceasefire brokered by US and Russia. 'I think there is a shared goal there.'

Trump: Syria ceasefire can save many lives

Trump welcomes U.S.-Russia brokered ceasefire in southwest Syria, which monitors say has held through its first day.

U.S. and Russia agree on Syria ceasefire

United States and Russia reach agreement on a ceasefire in southwest Syria.

Syria announces temporary ceasefire

Syrian army suspends combat operations in southern Syria until new round of peace talks begin in Kazakhstan.

Syrian rebel groups suspend peace negotiations

Syria's ceasefire comes under threat as government forces intensify attacks near Damascus and 10 rebel groups pull out of peace talks.

Russia pushes UN resolution on Syria ceasefire

Russia submits a draft resolution to the UN Security Council supporting the ceasefire it helped broker in Syria, as well as peace talks.

Ceasefire in Syria takes effect

New nationwide ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia and Turkey takes effect in a potentially major breakthrough in the conflict.

Turkish FM: Ceasefire could be in place 'at any moment'

Turkish Foreign Minister says ceasefire could be in place 'at any moment.'

Turkey and Russia broker ceasefire in all of Syria

Turkey and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire plan for all of Syria that should come into force at midnight Thursday.

Ceasefire and evacuation deal reached in Aleppo

Turkey confirms a ceasefire deal was agreed upon which will allow Syrian rebels to evacuate from war-ravaged eastern Aleppo.

UN says 8-hour Aleppo ceasefire not enough to deliver aid

UN welcomes eight hour ceasefire announced Monday by Russia but says it's not enough time to deliver humanitarian aid.

Renewed shelling in Aleppo as truce ends

Syrian Army declares the US-Russia brokered ceasefire null and void, resumes shelling of rebel-held sections of Aleppo.

U.S.: No cooperation with Russia until Syria aid flows

Kerry tells Russian counterpart there will be no military coordination in Syria until regime forces there allow aid into besieged cities.

Clashes in Syria despite ceasefire

Is the ceasefire over?

Fragile truce in Syria extended by 48 hours

The fragile truce in Syria has been extended for 48 hours under an agreement between Moscow and Washington

Syria: Israel is trying to sabotage ceasefire

According to a representative of the Syrian army, Israel is trying to upset the fragile ceasefire.

UN envoy lauds significant drop in Syria violence

UN's Syria envoy applauds a fall in violence through the first 24 hours of ceasefire, but says aid convoys have not yet deployed.

'Last chance' ceasefire in Syria takes effect

U.S.- and Russia-brokered ceasefire takes effect amid skepticism over how long it will hold.

Opposition seeks 'guarantees' before signing on to Syria truce

Just hours before new ceasefire negotiated between US and Russian Federation is to start, rebel parties demand clarification.

Analysis: Ceasefire in Syria means time to reload for next round

Dr. Y. Blanga, historian and expert on Syrian affairs at Bar Ilan University, says the ceasefire won’t last.

Hardline Syrian rebel group rejects truce

Islamist Ahrar al-Sham rejects truce in Syria brokered by the U.S. and Russia.

Israeli Ambassador credits Clinton with Gaza ceasefire

Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. credits Democratic nominee with the leading role in achieving a ceasefire after Operation Pillar of Defense.

Syria extends ceasefire for another 72 hours

Syrian army announces it would extend a nationwide ceasefire. Attempts to implement previous ceasefires have failed.

Syrian army declares temporary ceasefire for Eid holiday

Syrian army announces 72-hour ceasefire across the country, which apparently excludes jihadist groups such as ISIS and Al-Nusra Front.

Russia announces 48-hour ceasefire in Aleppo

Russia says a 48-hour ceasefire in the Syrian city of Aleppo will try to help stabilize it.

Syrian army agrees to truce in Aleppo

Under pressure from Russia and the United States, Syrian army agrees to two-day truce in the war-ravaged city of Aleppo.

UN chief appeals for re-launch of Syria ceasefire

Ban Ki-moon urges Russia and the United States to put Syria's ceasefire back on track.

The end of the Syrian ceasefire

Monitor assesses that escalating bombings mean the truce in place since last February has effectively collapsed.

Yemen ceasefire takes effect

UN-brokered ceasefire between government and Shiite Houthi rebels takes effect.

Yemen's government, rebels agree to a ceasefire

Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels agree to begin a ceasefire for a week or two.

Assad: We'll do our part to ensure ceasefire succeeds

Syrian President pledges to do his part to guarantee the success of shaky ceasefire, says it brings hope to the war-torn country.

Al-Nusra Front leader urges rejection of ceasefire

Mohammad al-Jolani, head of Al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria, says ceasefire is shameful and should be rejected.

Obama: We'll be relentless in going after ISIS

President Obama says Syria ceasefire will not affect the fight against the Islamic State jihadist group.

Syrian opposition agrees to observe ceasefire for two weeks

Syria's main opposition grouping says it will respect the provisional ceasefire to determine the commitment of the other side.

Kerry claims he has a 'Plan B' for Syria

Kerry warns he has a backup plan if Assad and Russia aren't serious about political transition - could he mean a military escalation?

War-weary Syrians say ceasefire will fail

Resigned to the lethal civil war, Syrians call US-Russian ceasefire initiative 'a new way to numb the Syrian people.'

End of Syrian civil war? Assad accepts ceasefire

Syrian agrees to ceasefire agreement which excludes ISIS. Is this the end of the civil war, or just the eye of the storm?

Syria's opposition places conditions on acceptance of ceasefire

Syria's main opposition says it will accept a ceasefire if certain conditions are met.

Obama and Putin discuss Syria ceasefire

White House announces presidential phone call ahead of ceasefire 'moment of opportunity,' admits it will be 'difficult to implement.'

Ya'alon doubts new Syrian ceasefire will hold

Defense Minister skeptical as deal doesn't involve ISIS or Nusra and Russia will strike both, says Israeli strikes in Syria are accepted.

US, Russia announce Syrian ceasefire - again

After last agreement tanked on Friday, and in wake of most lethal bombing of the war, new ceasefire announced to UN's rejoicing.

World powers agree on Syria ceasefire plan

New Syrian peace will introduce gradual cessation of hostilities and delivery of humanitarian aid.

Syria: Six-Month Truce Reached in Zabadani

Agreement reached between warring parties in Syria for a six-month truce in rebel-held town.