ceasefire

Hamas insisting on assurance that war will end

Hamas terror group unafraid and prepared for Israeli operation in Gaza, plans to reject hostage deal due to insistence on permanent ceasefire, complete withdrawal of IDF from Gaza, Al Akhbar says.

Egypt pessimistic about humanitarian ceasefire

Officials in Egypt pessimistic about the possibility of declaring a humanitarian ceasefire during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Emerging outline:

6-week ceasefire, 40 hostages released

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman says he is "more optimistic" about the prospects for a ceasefire deal. The reported outline would see Hamas keep over 2/3 of the hostages it currently holds.

Following troop withdrawal

Government's right flank threatens Netanyahu

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir says the Prime Minister would lose his mandate to rule if he did not attack Rafah. Minister Smotrich calls urgent party meeting to show displeasure with troop withdrawal and ceasefire proposal.

Egyptian sources predict:

Temporary ceasefire this week

Egyptian sources told a pro-Qatari newspaper that they predict that during the days of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which commences this week, there will be a temporary ceasefire.

US to Israel:

'We understand your demands'

The US has sent a message to the Israelis that they understand their demands to remain in the humanitarian corridor and not to allow unlimited passage of Gazans from the south to the north.

Report:

Israel notified Qatar and Egypt of date for Rafah operation

Israeli and US officials clarified to Qatar and Egypt the importance of pressuring Hamas to accept a deal and hinted that a military operation in Rafah is expected to begin around the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Hamas' ultimate goal:

A forced ceasefire, without a hostage deal

UN Security Council resolution 'will isolate the State of Israel even more,' Israel's response to prisoner swap proposal 'does not answer any of the basic demands,' Hamas officials say.

Qatar, Egypt welcome UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Qatar and Egypt, who have been mediating talks between Hamas and Israel, welcome resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan and calling for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas.

UN chief:

'Resolution on Gaza ceasefire must be implemented'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for immediate implementation of UN Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza: Failure would be unforgivable.

Blinken:

'Ceasefire res. paired ceasefire with hostage release'

US Secretary of State explains why US abstained and allowed the UN Security Council to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan.

Intl. law expert:

'Biden team's moral backbone collapsed'

Human Rights Voices President Anne Bayefsky speaks to Arutz Sheva about America's failure to veto UN ceasefire resolution, ambassador's statement a ceasefire requires release just 1 hostage.

Erdan:

'To UN Security Council, Israeli blood is cheap'

Israeli UN ambassador notes disparity between UN's quick condemnation of Russia terrorist attack and refusal to condemn Hamas for October 7 after ceasefire resolution passed.

US to Netanyahu:

No change in position on ceasefire, hostages' return

US says it still only supports a permanent ceasefire if the hostages are returned after allowing passage of resolution calling for Ramadan ceasefire.

US doesn't veto UN Ramadan ceasefire resolution

UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding Israel completely end operations in Gaza during Ramadan, calls for release of hostages. US does use veto against resolution calling for permanent ceasefire.

UNSC to vote on resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

The resolution is backed by Russia and China. A vote is expected on Monday.

In first since 7/10:

US to call for ceasefire in UN Security Council

US administration to call for ceasefire, return of hostages, for first time since Hamas massacre on October 7.

Britain's Foreign Secretary:

Remove Hamas leaders & infrastructure from Gaza

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Cameron: ‘Turn pause into a permanent, sustainable truce, but get Hamas leaders out of Gaza; we have to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure.’

Blinken, Bahrain Crown Prince discuss hostage deal

US Secretary of State meets Bahraini Crown Prince in Manama to discuss potential ceasefire-hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas's ceasefire proposal

Terror group would release women, children, elderly, and sick in exchange for 700-1,000 terrorists, start of talks on permanent ceasefire.

Secretary Blinken:

'Deal on the table, question is will Hamas take it'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed humanitarian efforts in Gaza and said that they will improve once there is a ceasefire. 'Does Hamas want to end the suffering that it's provoked?'

CIA director:

'A ceasefire and hostage deal is critical'

CIA director William Burns tells Senators the parties are trying to broker a deal for a six-week ceasefire that would allow for the release of 40 hostages as well as Palestinian Arab prisoners being held in Israel.

Report:

CIA chief held secret Cairo meeting last week

CIA chief William Burns paid secret visit to Cairo before meeting with Mossad chief David Barnea, report says.

Report:

Haniyeh accepted ceasefire, Sinwar rejected it

WSJ reports that Hamas' Gaza leader pushed for more Israeli concessions even as the terror group's most senior leader was ready to accept a 6-week ceasefire.

Biden:

'I will not let up on a hostage release deal'

US President pledges to continue pushing for six-week ceasefire during which Hamas would release the hostages it is holding.

Harris to Gantz:

'Humanitarian plan needed before Rafah operation'

US Vice President meets Minister Benny Gantz at the White House, calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire deal.

VP Harris:

'There must be in immediate ceasefire in Gaza'

US Vice President calls on Israel and Hamas to accept a deal that would begin a six-week ceasefire in the Gaza Strip: Hamas claims it wants a ceasefire. There is a deal on the table.

Biden says ceasefire deal unlikely by Monday

US President backtracks from optimistic claim a ceasefire deal could be reached by Monday 'after speaking to leaders in the region.'

Report:

Hezbollah to stop shelling Israel during ceasefire

Sources tell Reuters Hezbollah will abide a temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after months of constant attacks on the north.

Biden:

'I hope for a ceasefire by next Monday'

US President speaks to reporters in New York: My national security adviser tells me that they’re close. My hope is by next Monday we’ll have a ceasefire.

Watch:

Chaos at UK House of Commons over Gaza vote

UK House Speaker Lindsay Hoyle comes under fire after allowing a Labour motion on the Gaza ceasefire to be voted on.

US to propose:

Hostage release in exchange for Ramadan ceasefire

Ceasefire proposal would see cessation of fighting during Ramadan in exchange for release of hostages, report says.

US vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire

US Ambassador to the UN says resolution calling for immediate ceasefire without condemning Hamas would be counterproductive.

US official:

'We won't rush to vote on UNSC resolution on Gaza'

Senior US official says the Biden administration is not planning “to rush” passage of UN Security Council resolution that urges a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.

Except for Hungary

26 EU countries call for pause in Gaza war

The EU countries also reiterate their calls for Israel not to launch an assault on the Gaza city of Rafah.

US resolution:

Temporary Gaza ceasefire, opposition to Rafah op.

US proposes alternative draft Security Council resolution calling for temporary ceasefire and opposing Israeli ground offensive in Rafah.

Hamas claims: Israel agreed to 42-day ceasefire

Hamas source claims Israel agreed to 42-day ceasefire, release of terrorists with lengthy prison sentences, and exit of injured Gazans.

Chief of Staff warns ministers not to end war

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi told the general cabinet that he was certain that without military pressure the previous hostage deal would not have been possible.

US pressing:

Extended ceasefire for Saudi normalization deal

According to the proposed two-stage deal, Israel will stop fighting for at least four months and release a large number of terrorists in return for the release of the remaining hostages and a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

Algeria's UNSC resolution calls for Gaza ceasefire

Algeria shared the draft with the 15-member council on Wednesday, but it is unclear when or if the resolution will be put to a vote.

By one vote:

Chicago calls for Gaza ceasefire

The measure came down to one single vote, that of Mayor Brandon Johnson's.

MK Ohad Tal to Arutz Sheva:

'Deal must ensure that Israelis return home safely'

MK Ohad Tal: "There's only one result for this war; a complete and clear victory for Israel over Hamas. We have to eradicate Hamas in a way that they will understand that the atrocities of October 7th cannot happen again.”

Report:

Israel, Hamas mulling one-month truce

Reuters reporting that Israel offered to end the war if Sinwar and five other Hamas leaders leave Gaza. Hamas rejected the proposal.

Report:

Israel proposed Hamas leaders leave Gaza

Sources tell CNN that Mossad chief proposed that Hamas senior leaders could leave Gaza as part of a broader ceasefire. Qatar's PM said the idea "would never work".

Israel proposing:

Release of all hostages for two months of respite

Two senior Israeli officials say they passed a proposal calling for a two-month truce in the fighting in exchange for the release of all the hostages.

Senior officers call for new equation in Lebanon

The proposed plan calls for a unilateral declaration of a ceasefire, and destroying southern Lebanon should it be violated.

Letter to American "Rabbis for a Ceasefire"

In Israel, there are voices calling for a ceasefire out of concern for the hostages and even at the appalling price of freeing Hamas terrorists. In America, however, non-Orthodox clergy are concerned about Gazans who kidnapped them. Op-ed.

Europe's conditions for a permanent ceasefire

The European Parliament voted on a resolution to call for a ceasefire in Gaza on condition that Hamas is dismantled and the hostages are returned.

Report:

Proposed deal: Palestinian state, normalization

Arab officials to propose a ceasefire and hostage release deal in which Israel will agree to 'irreversible steps' toward the foundation of a Palestinian state.

British PM:

'Ceasefire only with removal of Hamas'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak responds to demand of GreenPary MP that the UK call for immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas by listing his conditions for such a ceasefire.

White House:

'US is not in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza'

National Security Spokesperson John Kirby clarifies Biden's comments, says ceasefire at this time would only benefit Hamas.

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.

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.