US and Iran Agree to Temporary Ceasefire as Tensions Ease and Strait of Hormuz Reopens

US and Iran Agree to Temporary Ceasefire as Tensions Ease and Strait of Hormuz Reopens

In a dramatic turn of events, the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, just moments before a major escalation deadline set by President Donald Trump. The agreement includes the temporary reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route that had been closed amid rising conflict. After weeks […]

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First International Stabilisation Force Troops Expected in Gaza by April, US Mediator Confirms

First International Stabilisation Force Troops Expected in Gaza by April, US Mediator Confirms

The first group of troops under the International Stabilisation Force is expected to enter the Gaza Strip in early April, marking a potentially pivotal moment in efforts to stabilise the conflict-hit enclave. According to Asharq Al-Awsat, citing Bishara Bahbah, the United States mediator in negotiations with Hamas, the initial deployment will be followed by a […]

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Trump Attributes Gaza Violence to ‘Rebels Within’ Hamas, Asserts Ceasefire Still Intact

Trump Attributes Gaza Violence to ‘Rebels Within’ Hamas, Asserts Ceasefire Still Intact

U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains in place, following renewed violence in Gaza that left dozens dead. The President emphasized that while Israel conducted airstrikes in response to truce violations, he believes the Hamas leadership itself may not have authorized the attacks. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump […]

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Hamas and Israel Prepare for Major Hostage-Prisoner Exchange Under U.S.-Brokered Deal

Hamas and Israel Prepare for Major Hostage-Prisoner Exchange Under U.S.-Brokered Deal

In a historic moment of fragile hope, Hamas and Israel are preparing for a large-scale hostage-prisoner exchange, following a U.S.-brokered peace initiative led by President Donald Trump, who has declared the long-standing conflict “over.” Under the terms of the proposed roadmap, Hamas is expected to release all surviving hostages, while Israel will free around 2,000 […]

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Israel Plans Tunnel Demolition After Hostage Release Phase

Israel Plans Tunnel Demolition After Hostage Release Phase

Israel has announced plans to destroy what remains of Hamas’s tunnel network under Gaza following the current hostage release phase, a move to be carried out with US approval. Defence Minister Israel Katz said the mission would take place under an “international mechanism” led by the United States — the key sponsor of the newly […]

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