Ceasefire talks and how Israel’s Iron Dome fa...

A ceasefire in Gaza is set to begin as the Israeli cabinet in the early hours of Friday voted to accept the framework of the plan for the release of all hostages. With the agreement coming into effect, Israel’s military has 24 hours to move to a pre-determined line within Gaza, a ...  Show more

A new obstacle to peace is taking root in Gaza. Tension rises in Aleppo. French companies spot an opportunity in Syria. On this episode of Trending Middle East: New generation of militias steps out of Hamas's shadow to fill Gaza power vacuum Frenchman who would build 37 bridges a ...  Show more

After a year of back-and-forth ceasefire talks there's renewed hope of a truce being struck between Israel and Hamas. 

The cycle of Gaza ceasefire talks has started to become predictable. Headlines initially spark hope with announcements of progress, only for other regional incidents to derail negotiations, leading to yet another collapse.

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The assassination of the Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar in Gaza, the architect of the October 7 attack, might have been an opportunity for a ceasefire. Instead, Israeli airstrikes have intensified in the north and there is no sign Hamas will agree to the return of hostages. Today, in ...  Show more

Hundreds of people have been killed in Gaza after Israel broke a ceasefire and unleashed a huge bombardment across the territory on Tuesday morning. Israel says it was a "pre-emptive strike" targeting military commanders, leadership officials and terrorist infrastructure. Israel' ...  Show more