Ceasefire Negotiations News - Latest Updates & Headlines
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.