Disarmament Dispute Blocks Next Phase In Ceasefire

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the second phase of the US-brokered Gaza plan is getting closer, but important problems remain. Under President Donald Trump’s plan, Israel would pull back more troops, an international force would enter Gaza, and Hamas would disarm so rebuilding could begin. However, Hamas says it might only “freeze or store” [...]

Rising Tensions In Lebanon

Lebanon is experiencing new instability as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues. The country has the largest Christian population in the Middle East and is already under great economic and political stress. This week, the United Nations began its biggest withdrawal of peacekeepers from southern Lebanon because of budget cuts and a shorter mandate. United [...]

Israel Strikes Gaza Amid Hostage Dispute And Ceasefire Tensions

Tensions flared up in Gaza after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes following attacks on the country's forces and partial returns of hostage remains by Hamas. The strikes hit Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and near Shifa Hospital, while Hamas denied firing at Israeli troops and criticized the attacks as a ceasefire violation. A ceasefire, [...]

Military-Government Rift Grows Over Gaza Offensive

Tensions are growing between Israel’s military and Prime Minister Netanyahu over plans to expand the war in Gaza. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned the government that taking over Gaza City could harm Israeli hostages, displace many Palestinians, and lead to full Israeli control of Gaza. He also urged leaders to accept a ceasefire [...]

Israelis Protest To End Gaza War And Free Hostages

On 26th August, thousands of Israelis marched in the country, calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to approve a ceasefire and halt a scheduled attack against Gaza City. The biggest demonstration occurred in Tel Aviv, with participation from families of the hostages still being held by Hamas. Protests also occurred in Jerusalem, on highways, and [...]

Syria And Israel Hold First Talks After Assad’s Fall

Syria and Israel held their first publicly confirmed direct talks, helped by the U.S., after the fall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad in December. The goal was to reduce tensions and possibly restore a 1974 ceasefire agreement that had created a buffer zone between the two countries. Syria’s new interim government, led by President Ahmed [...]

Fresh Violence Breaks Ceasefire In Syria’s Sweida

Armed militias attacked internal security troops in Syria's Sweida province, killing an officer and wounding others. The attackers also bombarded surrounding villages, violating a recent ceasefire. The clash started in mid-July between tribal fighters and Druze groups. The Syrian government deployed troops to halt the violence, and Israel conducted airstrikes, explaining that it desired to [...]

Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash Sparks Ceasefire Talks

In July 2025, deadly clashes broke out between Thailand and Cambodia along their border, killing at least 43 people and displacing over 300,000. The violence began when a landmine injured Thai soldiers, sparking airstrikes and artillery attacks from both sides. Thailand used F-16 fighter jets, and Cambodia responded with BM-21 rocket launchers. It was the [...]

Tensions Rise After Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia fought fierce border battles from 24–29 July 2025 over disputed territory and temples. After five days of clashes that killed at least 35–38 people and displaced over 300,000 civilians, leaders met in Malaysia’s Putrajaya (with U.S. and Chinese participation) and agreed on an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to begin at midnight on 28 July. [...]

Tel Aviv Protesters Demand Ceasefire And Hostage Release

Thousands of people protested in Tel Aviv on 05th July, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of hostages held by Hamas. Families of the captives joined the rally, holding signs that said “Bring them home now.” The protests happened as Israel’s security cabinet met to discuss Hamas’ response to a possible ceasefire and [...]

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