Iraq welcomes Oman’s efforts in mediating ceasefire between US, Houthis

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry praised Oman for its assistance in facilitating a ceasefire between the US and Houthi militants in Yemen, with both sides agreeing to refrain from attacks on one another and the Houthis promising to stop attacking international shipping in the Red Sea.

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Hamas says Trump’s threats ‘encourage’ Israel to avoid implementing ceasefire

Hamas cautioned Thursday that US President Donald Trump’s inflammatory remarks against the group would “encourage" Israel to avoid implementing the fragile ceasefire. 

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New Israeli army chief says mission against Hamas ’not accomplished’ amid ceasefire impasse

"I accept command of the Israeli [military] with modesty and humility... Hamas has indeed suffered a severe blow, but it has not yet been defeated,” Israel’s new military chief Eyal Zamir said during his inauguration. "The mission is not yet accomplished.” 

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Hamas insists on implementation of second phase of Gaza ceasefire

"The only way to achieve stability in the region and the return of the prisoners is to complete the implementation of the agreement... starting with the implementation of the second phase,” Hamas said in a statement.

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Hamas accuses Israel of violating truce, delays release of hostages

The Gaza truce has not spared the Palestinian people from Israel’s brutality, as the Israeli military continues to carry out deadly raids in the occupied West Bank – separated from the Gaza Strip by Israeli territory

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Hamas slams Trump’s remarks on Gaza as ‘recipe for creating chaos’

Hamas officials on Wednesday strongly criticized Donald Trump’s remarks after the US president said they would “take over the Gaza Strip” and resettle Palestinians in other countries

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Talks on next stage of Gaza ceasefire to commence

Netanyahu’s office announced on Tuesday that a delegation will be sent to Doha by the end of the week to discuss details of the second stage of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

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Israel’s Security Cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire

The Israeli Security Cabinet on Friday ratified the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal

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Iran deems Gaza ceasefire ‘defeat’ for Israel

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Thursday described a ceasefire deal in Gaza between Israel and Hamas as a “defeat” for Israel, and a “victory” for Palestinians.

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