Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to severely limit Ukraine's military capabilities and reduce its ties with NATO, leaving it vulnerable to future attacks. This move is reminiscent of Russia's initial demands in February 2022, which experts have dubbed a "return to punitive terms". Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump faces an uphill battle in attempting to halt the conflict, as there is currently no indication that he will be able to do so quickly.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/942232-putin-has-set-punitive-conditions-for-ukraineA ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, which includes the phased release of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners in Israel. As part of the deal, displaced people in Gaza will be allowed to return to their homes and humanitarian aid will flow into the region without obstruction. The agreement was announced by Qatar's Prime Minister, who stated that it would take effect on Sunday after weeks of negotiations in Doha.
https://africanews.com/2025/01/16/gaza-celebrates-as-israel-and-hamas-reach-ceasefire-deal/A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was announced on Wednesday after months of mediation by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., bringing an end to 15 months of bloodshed in Gaza. The deal outlines a six-week initial ceasefire with the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, where tens of thousands have been killed. In exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, Hamas would release hostages taken during the conflict. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the ceasefire would take effect on Sunday and negotiators are working with both sides to implement the agreement. The deal is expected to win approval from Israel's security cabinet and government despite opposition from some hardliners in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government. However, hours after the announcement, Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 32 people, and continued attacks early on Thursday, destroying houses in several areas of the enclave.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40343001/despite-ceasefire-32-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-strikesA fragile ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of violence in the Gaza Strip, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. The deal includes a six-week initial ceasefire with a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory, where tens of thousands were killed.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/942128-a-ceasefire-in-gaza-israel-s-military-has-stepped-up-bombingQatar's Prime Minister has confirmed that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza conflict. The deal includes the release of hostages, with 33 expected to be freed over six weeks, including women, older adults, and wounded people. The agreement also calls for a halt to fighting, the opening of negotiations on ending the war, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from densely populated areas of Gaza. The deal is seen as a major breakthrough in the conflict, which has killed more than 46,000 Palestinians in Gaza, according to health authorities. The agreement still needs approval from Israel's Cabinet and final details are being worked out, including the list of Palestinian prisoners to be freed.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/israel-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-says-gaza-ceasefire-deal-is-not-complete/article69103045.eceA deal has been reached for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release, brokered by Qatari negotiators and facilitated by Egyptian intermediaries, with significant involvement from the United States. The agreement calls for the release of three hostages on the first day, followed by weekly batches, prioritizing women, children, and men over 50 initially, with younger men in humanitarian cases included later. Approximately 1,000 Palestinian prisoners will be freed in exchange, with murder convicts barred from returning to the West Bank. The cease-fire will also facilitate significant humanitarian aid to Gaza, with up to 600 trucks of supplies entering daily.
https://www.foxnews.com/world/israel-hamas-cease-fire-hostage-deal-reachedNegotiators have reached a deal for a ceasefire in the 15-month-long conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza war. The agreement includes a six-week initial phase with the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from central Gaza, the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza, and the delivery of 600 truckloads of humanitarian aid per day, including 300 trucks allocated for north Gaza. As part of the deal, Hamas will release 33 Israeli hostages, including women, children, and men over 50, while Israel will release Palestinian detainees in exchange. The agreement is guaranteed by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, with negotiations set to begin on a second phase after six weeks that could include the release of all remaining hostages and a permanent ceasefire.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/what-are-the-key-elements-of-the-gaza-ceasefire-dealA final draft of a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza was presented by Qatar to Israel and Hamas, according to an official briefed on the negotiations. The draft, which includes terms for a ceasefire and hostage release, was presented at talks in Doha attended by envoys from US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, as well as outgoing US envoy Brett McGurk. The deal is the result of a breakthrough achieved in the early hours of Monday morning after over a year of negotiations between the US, Qatar, and Egypt.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1963684/rejecting-gaza-ceasefire-bezalel-smotrich-gets-slammed-by-hostage-familiesA ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas to end a 15-month war in the Gaza Strip, according to a source close to the talks. The agreement was brokered by Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, who met with both Hamas negotiators and Israeli negotiators separately in his office in Doha.
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