Immediate ceasefire articles
-
Middle East crisis: US and other countries link ‘immediate ceasefire’ to hostages’ release – as it happened
White House releases joint letter signed with 17 other countries saying such a deal would lead to the ‘credible end of hostilities’Here are some of the scenes in Jerusalem, where people, including Israeli interior security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have been worshipping during the Passover holiday.Hani Mahmoud, reporting from Rafah for Al Jazeera, states that two people have been killed there by drone strikes. He writes for the news network:A surge in attack drones flying over Rafah has taken...
-
Gaza war: could a ceasefire be on the horizon?
Western diplomats have expressed 'cautious optimism' over a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.Our Gaza reporter and an Israeli journalist tell us more about the negotiations in Cairo.We also speak to the family of one of the hostages still being held captive in Gaza and we hear about the realities of reporting from the territory.Also in the programme: women in Amsterdam win the right to 'urination equality'; and the twelve-sided Roman mystery object that has been baffling experts...
-
Are we on the brink of a ceasefire deal for Gaza? Podcast
With the threat of famine and the invasion of Rafah looming over Gaza, the leaders of Israel and Hamas are discussing a ceasefire deal. Julian Borger reportsThe outlook in Gaza appears bleak. A famine looms if not more aid is brought in, while Israel has said it is preparing to invade Rafah, the southern city where half the civilians in Gaza are sheltering. But there is a glimmer of hope.In Cairo a deal between Israel and Hamas has been tabled and the two sides are discussing whether to accept...