Tag: Ceasefire
Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire
But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not stop both sides from claiming credit.
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Why Trump Wanted a Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Before He Took Office
The agreement removed one of the most vexing international conflicts that hovered over the start of his second term.
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How the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal United Teams Biden and Trump
Rarely if ever have representatives of current and new presidents of different parties worked together at such a high-stakes moment.
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Biden Announces Cease-Fire Deal Between Israel and Lebanon
The deal should end more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, and President Biden said he hoped it would also facilitate a cease-fire [...]
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Resume, Overshadowed by U.S. Election
Envoys from Israel, Egypt, the United States and Qatar took part in the negotiations, but no agreements are expected until American voters choose thei [...]
Israel Bombs Lebanese City as Blinken Hints at New Ideas for Gaza Cease-Fire
The Israeli military struck targets in the port city of Tyre on Wednesday, the latest phase of a bombardment campaign against the militant group Hezbo [...]
Keir Starmer steps up call for a ceasefire in Lebanon at UN
Sir Keir Starmer has stepped up his call for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon following an escalation in fighting between Israel and the armed group [...]
U.S. Works to Broker Short-Term Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah
With fears growing of a wider regional war in the Middle East, the United States is working to broker a short-term cease-fire agreement.
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For Israel, Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Take a Back Seat to Military Force
After years of failed deals and tit-for-tat violence, neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians believe their adversaries will ever negotiate in good [...]
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Will Continue in Cairo, Officials Say
Four days of high-level meetings failed to achieve a breakthrough, but people briefed on the talks said discussions on technical issues would take pla [...]
David Lammy visits Israel to push for Gaza ceasefire
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is in Israel in with his French counterpart to push for a ceasefire in Gaza. In the first joint UK-France visit in more [...]
Biden and Leaders of Qatar and Egypt Plan ‘Final’ Cease-Fire Proposal
The leaders said “the time has come” to conclude a deal between Israel and Hamas, insisting that the negotiators meet in Cairo or Doha next Thursday.
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Blinken Says Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Is ‘Inside the 10-Yard Line’
The national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, was more cautious as both spoke ahead of next week’s visit to Washington by Prime Minister Benjamin Neta [...]
David Lammy calls for immediate ceasefire during Israel visit
David Lammy has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his first visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories as foreign secretary."I’m h [...]
U.N. Passes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution as Blinken Presses Israel and Hamas
The Security Council endorsed a U.S.-backed plan, while Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visited the Middle East to lobby for it, but Hamas and Is [...]