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As It Happened: Iran and Israel Reach a Ceasefire Agreement - Trump In a significant turn of events, former President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel have come to an agreement on a ceasefire. This announcement comes amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have captured the attention of global leaders and citizens alike. In Trump's own words, "This is a testament to what can happen when parties are willing to come together for peace." His statement underscores the importance of dialogue in…

The Ceasefire Announcement: A Fragile Hope for Peace In a recent statement on Truth Social, President Trump expressed optimism regarding a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. He announced the ceasefire's initiation around six hours from his post, contingent upon the conclusion of ongoing attacks by both nations. The narrative he crafted suggested a timely pause in hostilities—a momentary breath amidst an intense and discouraging conflict. "Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE, and…

Israel's military has reported that Iran launched a series of missile attacks, resulting in the tragic loss of three lives. This occurred just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump declared a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, intended to bring an end to a conflict that has lasted 12 days. Witnesses in the region recounted hearing multiple explosions near both Tel Aviv and Beersheba. The Israeli military stated that six waves of missiles were fired by Iran, while Israel's national ambulance service confirmed the…

The United Nations General Assembly has taken a significant step by adopting a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This resolution emphasizes the need for nations to employ "all measures necessary" to exert pressure on Israel. Following the United States' veto of a similar resolution in the Security Council last week, the General Assembly moved forward with this non-binding resolution, passing it with a vote count of 149 in favor, 12 against, and 19 abstentions. The resolution demands "an immediate,…

Lebanese leaders have strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, labeling these actions as "flagrant" violations of the ceasefire agreement between the two nations. In response, Israel has issued a stark warning, stating that it will continue its military operations in Lebanon until Hezbollah has been disarmed. “There will be no calm in Beirut, and no order or stability in Lebanon, without security for the State of Israel,” said Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, emphasizing the necessity for compliance…

Hamas has put forth its response to a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. However, the lead negotiator for the US has rendered the response "totally unacceptable." The militant group described its reaction as positive but underscored the necessity for a permanent ceasefire—a long-standing contention for Israel. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "Hamas continues to cling to its rejectionism," reiterating the US envoy Steve Witkoff's stance on the response being inadequate. Israel previously issued a…

The White House has announced that Israel has "signed off" on a new ceasefire proposal directed at Hamas. However, Hamas has expressed that the terms do not adequately address their demands. As negotiations to resolve over 19 months of ongoing conflict continue, a true breakthrough remains elusive. Following a brief truce, Israel resumed air strikes in Gaza earlier this March. According to the White House, President Donald Trump and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff have "submitted a ceasefire proposal to Hamas that has Israel’s…

Trump’s Optimistic Call with Putin: Sparks of Hope for Peace Talks WASHINGTON – On a pivotal Monday, President Donald Trump engaged in a much-anticipated phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Describing the interaction as having gone "very well," Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine are set to begin ceasefire negotiations immediately. This high-stakes call, lasting two hours, left Trump optimistic. He remarked on social media,…

Israeli airstrikes claimed the lives of at least 100 Palestinians across Gaza overnight, as reported by local health authorities. The health ministry in Gaza indicated that public hospitals in the northern region are now "out of service," particularly following the siege on the Indonesian hospital by Israeli forces. Since the beginning of March, Israel has imposed a blockade on the entry of medical supplies, food, and fuel into Gaza, a move intended to pressure Hamas into releasing Israeli hostages. Furthermore, plans are…

Ukraine has expressed strong criticism of Russia's actions along the front line, labeling President Vladimir Putin's unilateral order for a three-day truce—set to commence this morning—as a "farce." The Russian military claimed it was responding to Ukrainian attacks while also observing the truce, which coincided with a major parade in Moscow celebrating World War II Victory Day. "Predictably, Putin's 'parade ceasefire' proves to be a farce," stated Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga. He further noted, "Russian…