Ceasefire Negotiations News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Egypt, Qatar discuss resuming, implementing Gaza ceasefire deal over phone
Cairo, March 26: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held phone talks on Wednesday, during which they discussed efforts to resume and implement the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Zelensky holds military cabinet meeting in Kharkiv ahead of talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia tomorrow
Kyiv, March 23: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday held a meeting of the military cabinet in Kharkiv, media reported.
Israel will maintain 'permanant presence' in Gaza unless hostage release, says Israel Defence Minister
Tel Aviv, March 23: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned Hamas that Israel will maintain a permanent presence in parts of Gaza unless the hostages in Gaza are released, CNN reported.
Hamas denies halting talks on prisoner-hostage exchange deal
Gaza, March 22: Hamas refuted a media report that it had halted communication or talks on a prisoner exchange deal with Israel.
Israeli ground operation in Netzarim Corridor undermines Gaza ceasefire agreement: Hamas
Gaza, March 20: Hamas said that the Israeli army's ground operation in the central Gaza Strip constitutes a "serious violation" of the ceasefire agreement, accusing the United States of providing cover for the military maneuvers.
Trump speaks with Putin to discuss Ukraine ceasefire: White House
Washington, DC, March 18: US President Donald Trump held a crucial phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to secure a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The Trump administration is pushing for an immediate halt to hostilities after Ukraine agreed to a temporary cessation of fighting, provided Russia does the same, ABC News reported.
Zelensky says prospects of partial ceasefire with Russia 'positive result'
Kyiv, March 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that even a partial ceasefire with Russia will be a positive result and will bring Ukraine closer to conflict resolution.
US President Trump says he will speak to Putin on Tuesday about war in Ukraine
Washington, DC, March 18: US President Donald Trump has announced he will speak to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin regarding the war in Ukraine on Tuesday morning. Ahead of the talks, Trump said that "many elements of final agreement have been agreed to" but much remains.
Amid ceasefire talks, Trump says will speak to Putin on Tuesday
Washington, DC, March 17: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he will speak to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, CNN reported. He expressed hope that they would have "something to announce" on the US ceasefire proposal for the war in Ukraine.
We agree to ceasefire, but...: Putin thanks Trump, PM Modi for efforts to resolve Ukraine conflict
Moscow, March 14: Russian President Vladimir Putin has made his first public remarks on Ukraine's willingness to negotiate a ceasefire, expressing gratitude to world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, for their efforts in addressing the conflict.
In surprise visit to Kursk, Putin vows to completely liberate region amid 30-day ceasefire
Moscow, March 13: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday made a surprise visit to the Kursk region, where he told troops that Moscow's goal is to "completely liberate" the area as soon as possible, CNN reported.
Israel and Hamas agree on 'simultaneous' exchange of hostages' bodies and Palestinian prisoners
Tel Aviv, February 26: Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the transfer of four Israeli hostages' bodies in exchange for the release of 602 Palestinian security prisoners, according to statements from both Hamas and an Israeli official, as reported by The Times of Israel.
If Hamas doesn't return hostages...: Israeli PM Netanyahu warns to end ceasefire, resume intense fighting
Tel Aviv February 12: Following Hamas' recent announcement that it will not release Israeli hostages citing a 'violation' of the ceasefire-hostage deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to pull out of the whole agreement if Hamas doesn't release the hostages within Saturday's deadline.
Ministerial meeting in Cairo affirms support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction
Cairo, February 1: A ministerial-level meeting took place today in Cairo at the invitation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, with the participation of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners after assurance from mediators
Jerusalem, January 31: Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners after receiving security assurance from the mediators of the ongoing ceasefire-hostage deal, following the chaotic scenes in Khan Younis during the handover of Israeli and Thai hostages.
Egyptian, Russian presidents discuss regional developments over phone
Cairo, Jan 22: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, discussed regional developments, especially the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Egyptian, US leaders discuss Gaza ceasefire mediation efforts
Cairo, Jan 15: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and US President Joe Biden held a phone conversation to discuss the intensive mediation efforts undertaken by Egypt, the US, and Qatar to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and exchange prisoners and detainees.
Gaza residents await ceasefire, dream of rebuilding lives after war
Gaza, Jan 15: Over 2.2 million people in Gaza are closely following the "positive" news from Qatar, which suggests that both Hamas and Israel are nearing an agreement on a ceasefire to end the 15-month conflict in Gaza.