JD Vance has arrived in Israel, where fresh clashes have threatened the fragile prospects of a lasting peace. Hamas’s top negotiator, however, maintains a commitment to ending the war, fueling cautious optimism for a truce.
Gaza’s tense truce faced its toughest test Sunday when Israeli forces responded to reports of two soldiers killed by Hamas militants. The resulting deadly strikes and questions surrounding the flow of humanitarian relief have thrust the ceasefire into uncharted territory.
A short-lived ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan ended on Friday evening with no clear announcements on how the two nations will proceed. While tension temporarily eased during the 48-hour truce, the lack of further clarity leaves observers wondering about the future of their bilateral relations.
President Donald Trump urged world leaders at a Sharm El-Sheikh summit to nurture the recently brokered U.S.-led truce between Israel and Hamas into a permanent solution. Calling the agreement a “new beginning,” he emphasized the need for united international efforts toward lasting peace in Gaza.
Israeli military officials announced that a new ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza started precisely at noon local time. Shortly afterward, troops began withdrawing to agreed-upon deployment lines, marking a crucial step in reducing tensions in the conflict.
For the first time, the leading global food crises authority has declared a famine in Gaza’s largest city. With strict restrictions on aid and no ceasefire in sight, experts warn that this humanitarian emergency may rapidly worsen without immediate intervention.
The world’s leading authority on food crises has declared a famine in the Gaza Strip’s largest city, warning that it could soon spread. Officials say urgent action is needed, urging a ceasefire and an end to aid restrictions to prevent widespread humanitarian catastrophe.
An Israeli-American soldier held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip for over 19 months has been released in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration. The move could pave the way for a new ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, signaling possible shifts in regional relations.
In a move coinciding with Easter celebrations, Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday evening. The Kremlin announced the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday until midnight after Easter Sunday.
