Ceasefire
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Government
Guterres Calls for an End to ‘Gradual Annexation’ of West Bank
DID Press: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concern over the situation of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, calling for the full implementation of the Gaza peace plan, unrestricted humanitarian access and an immediate ceasefire. Speaking at…
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Gaza Death Toll Rises to 73,786, Palestinian Health Ministry Says
DID Press: The Palestinian Ministry of Health said the death toll from the Gaza war since October 7, 2023, has risen to 73,786, while the number of injured has reached 174,771. According to the ministry, Israel has not adhered to…
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Israeli Attacks on Gaza Leave More Than 1,300 Palestinians Dead
DID Press: Palestinian health authorities say at least 1,359 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire that took effect last year, while 4,571 others have been injured. The figures, reported by Palestinian medical…
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Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon Kill Four, Injure 20
DID Press: Israeli airstrikes on several areas of southern Lebanon on Sunday killed at least four people and injured 20 others, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, amid renewed tensions between Israel and Hezbollah despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework. The ministry’s…
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Guterres Urges Maximum Restraint and Respect for Ceasefires
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on all parties involved in conflicts across the Middle East to exercise “maximum restraint” and respect ceasefire agreements and international law. Guterres expressed concern over the continuing violence and instability in the…
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Islamic Jihad: US Political Backing Is Fueling Continuation of Gaza War
DID Press: A senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad has claimed that Israel is continuing its military operations in the Gaza Strip with political support from the United States. Ismail al-Sindawi, a senior leader of the movement, said Palestinian…
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Pope Leo XIV Urges Return to Diplomacy as Middle East Tensions Escalate
DID Press: Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for peace in the Middle East, urging all parties to end hostilities and return to diplomacy amid growing concerns over the humanitarian consequences of the escalating conflict. In a message posted…
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Crisis Group: Pakistan Faces High-Stakes Test in Middle East Diplomacy
DID Press: Pakistan is seeking to leverage its ties with Iran, the United States, and China to facilitate a ceasefire and open negotiations between Washington and Tehran, but the effort carries significant political, security, and economic risks, according to a…
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Vance Faces Scrutiny Over Reported Collapse of US-Iran Agreement
DID Press: US Vice President J.D. Vance could face growing political criticism following the reported breakdown of talks between Washington and Tehran and the alleged violation of a U.S.-Iran agreement, according to a report by Politico citing informed sources. A…
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Bernie Sanders Calls for End to US War Against Iran
DID Press: US Senator Bernie Sanders has called for an immediate end to the war against Iran, criticizing the resumption of US military actions and accusing President Donald Trump of reversing a ceasefire agreement. In a statement posted on X,…
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