Ceasefire

Iran willing to reach deal with US, but Israel needs to 'calm things down,' source tells 'Post'

The Iranians conveyed a message to the Qataris on Wednesday, who, together with the Omanis, are trying to mediate for a ceasefire.

 L to R: US President Donald Trump, Qatar PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over a backdrop of Israel and Iran's flags; illustrative.
US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (not pictured) at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025

Iran wants to talk about de-escalating war with Israel, Trump says

 Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah against background of Hezbollah flags. (illustration)

Hezbollah’s appeal for Lebanese protection signals strategic failure - analysis

 A drone view shows the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen, organized by the international NGO Freedom Flotilla Coalition, anchored off the coast of Catania, Italy, on June 1, 2025.

IDF takes 'Madleen' flotilla to Port of Ashdod, flotilla's passengers to return to home countries


Pakistan open, 'not desperate' for talks with arch-rival India, says foreign minister

"Whenever they ask for a dialog, at whatever level, we are ready but we are not desperate," Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told a news conference in Islamabad.

 People wave Pakistani flags in celebration after the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in Islamabad on May 10, 2025.

IDF issues evacuation warnings for northern Gaza, Shas expected to leave gov't

IDF announces reservist killed in Gaza • IDF strikes Syria following exchange of rocket fire • UN Security Council to vote Wednesday on Gaza action

 The IDF continues to expand its ground operations across the Gaza Strip, June 2025.

Israel declines hostage deal talks in Qatar after Hamas demands changes

An Israeli official said, however, that "negotiations have not stopped, efforts of the mediators still continue."

 Hamas terrorists seen in Khan Yunis, February 20, 2025

No one should want ceasefire in Gaza until clear defeat of Hamas - opinion

The goal for Hamas has never been a two-state solution or co-existence. Its charter,still unchanged,calls for the annihilation of Israel.

Smoke rises from Gaza after an explosion, near the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from Israel, May 29, 2025.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile, Hamas ready to begin new hostage deal talks

GHF debunks false reports of fire on Gazans • IDF confirms Mohammed Sinwar killed in Gaza • Freedom Flotilla Coalition attempts to sail to Gaza.

IDF forces operating in the Gaza Strip. Operation "Gideon's Chariots"

Hamas did not reject Witkoff's Gaza truce proposal, senior official says

Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff's claims, Hamas has said it only suggested changes to adress the deal's 'bias' toward Israel

 Palestinian Hamas militants stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

'Unacceptable': Witkoff slams Hamas for 'backwards' hostage deal changes

Israeli officials told media outlets that Hamas's official response, including its list of new demands, has yet to be presented to Israel.

 (Illustrative) US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff over a backdrop of Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

'Irrelevant' ceasefire proposal may be exactly what Israel needs, military expert says

Lt. Col. (res.) Amit Yagur argued that so long as the Witkoff proposal doesn't interfere with the civilian campaign against Hamas, it may be worth accepting.

 Hamas terrorist outside Yahya Sinwar's house ahead of third hostage exchange, 30 January 2025

Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan join 380 UK writers demanding Gaza ceasefire in open letter

The letter is based on the original by Karim Kattan, which was published in the French outlet Liberation on Monday and signed by 300 French authors.

 People demonstrate on the day of a vote on the motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, in London, Britain, February 21, 2024.

Israel behind 'main violations' of Lebanon ceasefire, UNIFIL spokesperson claims - BBC

UNIFIL troops said that while Israeli drones are constantly flying in the area, UNIFIL personnel have not seen any Hezbollah affiliates. 

 IDF operates in southern Lebanon, January 9, 2025.

Gazans crowd aid distribution center, Dermer, Witkoff to meet in Washington

IDF announces deployment of new drone boats • Houthi missiles trigger sirens in W. Bank • Father of released hostage says Trump must put pressure on Netanyahu

 Palestinians seeking aid gather near an aid distribution site in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 27, 2025