US president Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is travelling to the Middle East as Washington tries again to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The conflict has dragged on for over 21 months, with the situation in Gaza getting worse, especially for people trying to get food and aid. State department spokesperson Tammy […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel is open to negotiating a permanent ceasefire in Gaza during a proposed 60-day truce, but only on the condition that the territory is demilitarised. Indirect negotiations between the Israeli and Hamas delegations began in Doha on Sunday, seeking to establish a temporary pause in the […]
Israel has agreed to a new US-backed proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, the White House confirmed on Thursday, in what could mark a major step toward halting the devastating war in Gaza and securing the release of more hostages.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Israel has “backed and supported” the […]
