Tag: ceasefire
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Talks for a possible ceasefire between Gaza and Israel underway
Under the latest development, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has reportedly received “an initial positive confirmation from the Hamas side” on the “general framework” for a ceasefire in Gaza. According to Qatari officials, Hamas has responded positively to receiving a proposal to pause the military operations in Gaza. However, the final deal is “weeks” away. As of…
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Gaza activists urge voters to write ‘ceasefire’ on US primary ballots
Peace activists are urging US voters considering candidates for November’s presidential election to instead write “ceasefire” on their ballots in protest over Joe Biden’s handling of the Israeli attacks on Gaza. “Vote Ceasefire” — a coalition of local anti-war groups — says the effort allows Americans to give voice to their anger at the Democratic…
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Jemima Khan calls for unconditional ceasefire in Gaza
Screenwriter and film maker Jemima Khan has called for an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza on Monday, citing the “unprecedented” number of children killed in Israeli airstrikes on the besieged strip. The ex-wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote: “The number of children being killed in Gaza is…
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‘No justification for attacking innocent people’: Malala calls for ceasefire in interview with Shahzeb Khanzada
Nobel Prize winner and activist Malala Yousafzai was a guest on GEO’s ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath’ where she spoke at length about why she stressed on the need to address the gender apartheid in Afghanistan, adding that a ceasefire in Gaza should be demanded by everyone. Speaking to host Shahzeb Khanzada, Malala said she…
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Cynthia Nixon launches hunger strike outside White House to demand ceasefire in Gaza
Former ‘Sex And The City’ star and politician Cynthia Nixon has joined progressive lawmakers to announce a hunger strike in order to end the genocide of Gaza and enable a permanent ceasefire. The hunger strike comes after official reports reveal that more than 15,000 Palestinians, including 6,000 children, were killed by Israeli airstrikes since October…
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Four-day Israel-Gaza truce: What to expect on day one?
A four-day pause between Israel and Gaza is now in progress. The first group of Israeli hostages, reportedly including 13 women and children, are to be released today. They will be escorted by the Red Cross to the Rafah border crossing where the Israeli military will take them in and carry out the identification process.…
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Netanyahu says “We are at war – and will continue the war” amid ceasefire deal
Israel has agreed to a temporary ceasefire deal with Hamas as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure from the Israeli public since October 7 — particularly of families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza where more than 13,000 people have been killed because of Israeli attacks. Netanyahu reportedly met with some of the families…
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Qatar confirms Israel, Hamas reach deal on four-day truce, hostage release
AFP – Doha, Qatar: Qatar confirmed on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement on a four-day humanitarian pause, to begin in the next 24 hours, in exchange for the release of 50 hostages in Gaza. “The starting time of the pause will be announced within the next 24 hours and last for four…
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France’s Macron calls for ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron has become the first Western leader to call on Israel to cease attacks on Gaza and killing civilians. In an interview with the BBC, Macron said, “These babies, these ladies, these old people are bombed and killed,” he said. “So there is no reason for that,” he added. “So we do…
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Priyanka Chopra, Janelle Monae, Richard Gere joined the ceasefire call
As the tide shifts with protests being held in America by activists and journalists demanding an end to the genocide of Gaza, more Hollywood stars have added their names to an open letter calling for a ceasefire. The letter urges Congress and President Joe Biden to call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza…