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Gaza: Israel Endorses Ceasefire Agreement With Hamas, Truce Begins On Sunday

This is Beirut, 02:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

The Israeli government gave the final green light on Saturday to the ceasefire agreement with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, paving the way for a truce to come into force on Sunday, with the release of the first Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees. Announced on Wednesday by Qatar and the United States, the agreement aims to bring ...

Israeli Cabinet Convenes to Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Deal

This is Beirut, 17/01 20:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel's cabinet convened on Friday to vote on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that should take effect this weekend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said. The agreement, which was earlier approved by the security cabinet, would halt fighting and bombardment in Gaza's deadliest-ever war. It would also launch on Sunday the ...

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal

This is Beirut, 17/01 15:44 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Israel's security cabinet approved in a vote on Friday a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that should take effect this weekend, the prime minister's office said. The agreement, which must now go to the full cabinet for a final green light, would halt fighting and bombardment in Gaza's deadliest-ever war. It would also launch ...

Gaza Agreement: Is Trump Taking Credit from Biden?

Soumia Benmerzoug, 16/01 18:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The announcement on Wednesday of a ceasefire in Gaza, scheduled to take effect on Sunday after months of deadly conflict, marked a significant diplomatic breakthrough. However, in the United States, the agreement has triggered another battle – over who deserves the credit: outgoing President Joe Biden or President-elect Donald Trump, whose ...

The Text of the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

This is Beirut, 16/01 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Times of Israel has published what it claims is the text of the agreement between Israel and Hamas. It states that the agreement, labeled as Appendix I, complements the Israeli plan for an agreement with Hamas, which was officially put forward on May 27, 2024, and was publicly introduced by US President Joe Biden on May 31, 2024. This ...

EU Announces 120 mn Euros in Gaza Aid After Ceasefire

This is Beirut, 16/01 14:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The EU said Thursday it would deliver 120 million euros ($123 million) in new aid for war-torn Gaza, a day after the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage release deal. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, said the new package brought the EU's humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian territory to more than 450 million euros since ...

Israel Accuses Hamas of Backtracking on Fragile Ceasefire Deal

This is Beirut, 16/01 13:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Israel accused Hamas on Thursday of backtracking on parts of a fragile ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Gaza war, and carried out fresh air strikes ahead of an expected vote by the cabinet. The truce, announced by mediators Qatar and the United States on Wednesday, would take effect on Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages ...

President Aoun Hails Gaza Ceasefire, Strengthens Diplomatic Ties

This is Beirut, 16/01 12:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun welcomed on Thursday the recently brokered ceasefire in Gaza, expressing hope that it would bring an end to the region’s humanitarian crisis. He commended the international efforts that facilitated the agreement and stressed the importance of Israel adhering to its terms. President Aoun urged continued ...

Iran Guards Hail Gaza Ceasefire as 'Victory' for Palestinians

This is Beirut, 16/01 09:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Thursday hailed a ceasefire deal in Gaza between Israel and the Hamas militant group as a "victory" for Palestinians and a "defeat" for Israel. "The end of the war and the imposition of a ceasefire... is a clear victory and a great victory for Palestine and a bigger defeat for the monstrous Zionist regime," the ...

Thousands Across Gaza Celebrate Ceasefire Deal

This is Beirut, 15/01 22:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Crowds of Gazans chanted and embraced on Wednesday as news spread that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in the Palestinian territory. After a US official and a source close to the negotiations first revealed the agreement, Israel cautioned that several points ...

Tensions in Southern Lebanon and International Concerns

This is Beirut, 15/01 11:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israeli violations in southern Lebanon are ongoing. On Tuesday night, the Israeli Army bombarded multiple homes and destroyed roads in the southern Lebanese towns of Aita al-Shaab, Hanine and Maroun al-Ras. Moreover, a heavy Israeli bombardment caused extensive damage to the village of Markaba in Marjayoun. In another incident in Marjayoun, ...

Moody’s Economic Growth Projections for Lebanon

This is Beirut, 14/01 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The US-based agency indicated that the election of President Joseph Aoun will pave the way for the formation of a fully empowered new government, with Aoun benefiting from the backing of international donors. The international agency noted that the Lebanese economy contracted by approximately 10% in 2024 but anticipates a recovery in economic ...

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