Pope calls for Gaza ceasefire to be ‘immediately respected’

Pope Francis called Sunday for a ceasefire in Gaza to be “immediately respected” as he thanked mediators and urged a boost in humanitarian aid as well as the return of hostages.

By Meron Rapoport

Israel cannot ignore the Palestinian cause after failing to quash it by force

Araghchi congratulates Hamas on Gaza ceasefire victory

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi congratulated the Palestinian Resistance group Hamas for its "significant victory over Israel in the conflict in Gaza."

Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire agreement and prisoner deal, Qatar confirms

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani confirmed that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the Gaza war and release a number of hostages

Israeli officials struggle to conceal frustrations as Gaza truce nears

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is at its closest point, according to officials involved in negotiations in Doha. 

ICRC president urges sustained humanitarian assistance to Lebanon 

BEIRUT (ICRC) – Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), visited Lebanon, where humanitarian needs remain immense following the latest escalation of hostilities. 

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Israel violates ceasefire agreement and threatens Lebanon

SOUTH LEBANON - For the seventh day, Israel continues its violations of the ceasefire agreement in several Lebanese regions. Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has revealed that his government has “intensified diplomatic contacts to emphasize the priority of stabilizing the situation for the return of the displaced to their regions and expanding the Lebanese army’s deployment in the south.”

France says Israel has violated ceasefire with Lebanon 52 times

The Israeli military continues to strike Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement with the Hezbollah resistance movement, striking residential buildings in the south.

Displaced Israelis reluctant to return home despite ceasefire: AFP

The AFP news agency is reporting that many Israelis who fled their homes in the border town of Kiryat Shmona are not ready to move back despite the ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Israel violates ceasefire: Lebanon army

The Lebanese army says Israeli forces have violated the new ceasefire agreement “several times” since Wednesday.

Hakim: Ceasefire in Lebanon is the Result of Resistance 

Sayyed Ammar Hakim, leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, met with elders, sheiks, and prominent figures from Wasit province in eastern Iraq to discuss the recently announced ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and the Zionist regime.

Israel announces truce with Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday night announced he has agreed to a ceasefire agreement with the Lebanese Hezbollah.

US move in blocking UN resolution for Gaza truce is disgraceful: Iran

TEHRAN - Iran has condemned the United States for vetoing of a UN Security Council resolution that called for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, saying the "disgraceful" move serves as a "license" for the Tel Aviv regime to push ahead with its bloody wars in the region.

Poll: 61% of Israelis do not trust Netanyahu

Sixty-one percent of Israelis do not trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s management of the war on the besieged Gaza Strip; or his ability to form a cabinet if early elections are held, an opinion poll by Israeli public broadcaster Kan revealed.

By Afifeh Abedi

Gaza truce: Netanyahu caught between the devil and the deep blue sea

TEHRAN - Eleven months have passed since Israel launched war on Gaza and many proposals have been put forward for a ceasefire in the Palestinian territory.

Hamas official: Netanyahu blocking Gaza ceasefire deal

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya told Al Jazeera that the resistance movement has been ready to sign a ceasefire deal for Gaza, but Netanyahu has prevented that from happening.

Mass protests in Israel as six more captives killed in Gaza air strikes

An estimated 500,000 Israelis have hit the streets in protest throughout Israel the military after six more captives were found dead in Gaza. They had been killed in the Israeli air strikes on Gaza.

Hamas: Netanyahu’s stance on Philadelphi Corridor shows no desire for ceasefire

Hamas official Osama Badran said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s demand to keep Israeli troops at the Philadelphi Corridor – a strip of land along Gaza’s border with Egypt – shows he is unwilling to reach a final ceasefire deal.