In a surprising turn of events, India and Pakistan have agreed to halt their military actions along the border. This decision came after days of intense fighting and mutual accusations, which had many worried about a full-blown war. The agreement was made possible through the help of international mediators. The ceasefire was supposed to start at 5 PM Indian time on...
The recent conflict in Ukraine saw a brief pause in fighting, announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. This unexpected move came just after Russia made significant gains in the southern region of Kursk. Putin declared a 30-hour ceasefire starting from 6 p. m. Moscow time on Saturday until midnight Sunday. Ukraine was quick to express doubt. President Volodymyr...
The quiet in Gaza has been interrupted. The Israeli government has launched a fresh wave of intense airstrikes. The prime minister of Israel announced that the country is back to full-scale combat against Hamas. This is a significant development, as it suggests that efforts for a lasting peace might be in trouble. The latest strikes hit several locations, including ...
Imagine this: a tense border crossing, bodies being handed over, and prisoners set to walk free. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a real-life situation. It all started with Hamas giving four bodies to the Red Cross. These bodies are believed to be Israeli hostages. This wasn't a random act. It was part of a bigger agreement between Israel and Hamas. The handover...
In a surprising turn of events, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was shaken when the wrong body was released. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was furious. He called it a "cruel and malicious violation" of the ceasefire agreement. The body was supposed to be an Israeli mother of two boys, but it turned out to be an unidentified woman from Gaza. This mix-...
On Sunday, tension in southern Lebanon boiled over into violence. At least three people lost their lives and over 40 others were hurt when Israeli forces opened fire on protesters. These demonstrators, some waving Hezbollah flags, were trying to enter border villages. Their goal? To protest Israel's failure to withdraw troops by a 60-day deadline set by a ceasefire a...
After 15 months of war, a ceasefire has finally been agreed upon in Gaza. Families are reunited, and people celebrate, but this is just the start. The region has been devastated, with thousands killed and millions displaced. The ceasefire, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the U. S. , has three phases: stop fighting, release hostages, and start rebuilding. However, even ...
In the quiet Israeli border town of Kibbutz Malkiya, Dean Sweetland, a gardener and security volunteer, looks out at the deserted streets. A year after fleeing due to Hezbollah rockets, the town remains empty despite a ceasefire. "The ceasefire is useless, " he says, shaking his head. "How can I ask my friends to come back? " Although Lebanon has seen a rush of civi...