20 h. ago Talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on Trump plan for Gaza ceasefire

Israel deports 170 activists, including 16 Irish citizens and Greta Thunberg, from aid flotilla intercepted en route to enclave

Politics

27 h. ago Israel and Hamas are meeting in Egypt to negotiate a potential ceasefire in Gaza

This latest push for peace comes after Hamas accepted some elements of the US plan.

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2 w. ago Israeli forces advance on Gaza City as displaced Palestinians panic

Israel's military says it has expanded operations and bombarded Hamas infrastructure while many residents say they have no means to flee

Politics

2 w. ago US vetoes draft UN resolution on permanent ceasefire in Gaza for sixth time

Drafted proposal demanded end to fighting and aid restrictions along with immediate release of all hostages

Events

2 w. ago US again vetoes UN Security Council call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The 14 other members of the Council backed the resolution, which also called for the immediate release of the hostages still being held by Hamas.

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2 w. ago US again vetoes Security Council resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire

Last week, the UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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2 w. ago UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution but US veto expected

Diplomats at the United Nations said the US will likely veto the effort, as they have done for similar resolutions in the past year.

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3 w. ago Qatar will continue 'diplomatic' role in mediating Gaza ceasefire after Doha strikes, PM says

The UN Security Council today condemned the strikes on Doha, without naming Israel which carried them out.

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