Tag: #ceasefire

ELN Announces Three-Day Ceasefire as Colombia Heads to March 8 Elections

Colombia’s ELN guerrillas say they will halt attacks for March 8 voting, but monitors warn armed groups still shape campaigns and turnout.

#colombia, #eln, #elections, #ceasefire, #violence

UAE Hosts First Public U.S.-Russia-Ukraine Trilateral Talks as War Grinds On

U.S., Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Abu Dhabi for rare three-way talks on territory, security guarantees and energy strikes, but no cease-fire emerged.

#ukraine, #russia, #uae, #diplomacy, #ceasefire

Israel Returns 15 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Ceasefire Exchange’s First Phase Concludes

Red Cross oversees handover of 15 Palestinian remains to Gaza after Israel recovers final deceased hostage, marking completion of the deal’s first phase.

#gaza, #israelhamas, #ceasefire, #redcross, #hostages

Israel Declares Gaza Hostage Crisis Over as Cease-Fire Enters ‘Phase Two’ and Rafah Crossing Reopens—Narrowly

With the last Israeli hostage remains recovered, Israel says phase two of the cease-fire begins with a limited, heavily vetted reopening of Rafah.

#gaza, #israel, #rafahcrossing, #ceasefire, #hostages

Hamas Says It Will Dissolve Gaza Government Under U.S.-Backed Transition Plan

Hamas says it will hand Gaza’s administration to a nonpartisan technocratic committee, but disarmament and continued violence threaten the transition.

#gaza, #hamas, #israel, #ceasefire, #unitednations

Lebanon’s Army Claims Monopoly on Arms in the South, Testing Hezbollah’s Role and a Fragile Ceasefire

Lebanon’s military says it now controls the area south of the Litani River, sidelining Hezbollah’s presence and raising questions over Israel and UNIFIL.

#lebanon, #hezbollah, #israel, #unifil, #ceasefire

Lebanese Army Says It Has Secured First-Ever Monopoly on Arms in Southern Border Zone

Lebanon’s army says it has completed the first phase of a U.S.-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah south of the Litani under a 2024 ceasefire.

#lebanon, #hezbollah, #israel, #ceasefire, #unifil

European ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Backs Postwar Security Plan for Ukraine, Including Troop Force

In Paris, European leaders and U.S. envoys endorsed a detailed postwar security blueprint for Ukraine, including a European-led multinational force after a ceasefire.

#ukraine, #europe, #securityguarantees, #russia, #ceasefire

Gaza’s First Winter After U.N. Cease-Fire Deal Brings Floods, Deaths in Tent Camps

A new U.N.-backed framework promises stability for Gaza, but winter storms have flooded camps, collapsed buildings and killed civilians as key plans stall.

#gaza, #un, #ceasefire, #humanitariancrisis, #winterstorms

Thailand Hands Over 18 Cambodian POWs as Border Ceasefire Shows Signs of Holding

Thai troops released 18 Cambodian soldiers after 155 days in custody, a key test of a Dec. 27 ceasefire that halted weeks of deadly border fighting.

#thailand, #cambodia, #asean, #ceasefire, #borderconflict

Historic Talks at Naqoura: Lebanon and Israel Meet After Four Decades

Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks in Naqoura for the first time in 40 years, focusing on ceasefire reinforcement.

#lebanon, #israel, #ceasefire, #unitednations, #diplomacy

Israeli and Lebanese Civilian Representatives Hold Historic Talks

Historic talks in Naqoura mark a shift to civilian engagement in Israeli-Lebanese relations, fostering hopes for lasting regional peace.

#israel, #lebanon, #diplomacy, #ceasefire, #peace

Escalating Tensions: Israeli Strikes in Gaza and Diplomatic Efforts

Israeli strikes in Gaza heighten tensions; U.S. envoys arrive for ceasefire talks.

#israel, #palestine, #ceasefire, #us, #diplomacy

Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Ceasefire After Intense Border Clashes

Ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan achieved through Qatar and Turkey mediation after intense border clashes.

#pakistan, #afghanistan, #ceasefire, #borderclashes, #qatar

Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Agreement Reached, Brokered by Trump

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, brokered by Trump, ending two-year conflict with prisoner exchange and humanitarian aid provisions.

#israel, #hamas, #ceasefire, #trump, #middleeast