Article Category: Ceasefire

Yasser Abu Shabab, who became synonymous with both intrigue and controversy during his years-long leadership of a Gaza militia group, became an object of intense speculation due to his unexpected connection with Israeli authorities and unpredictable nature in terms of political/military affairs. Abu Shabab left an indelible mark on power dynamics within Gaza while his...

As the Gaza conflict rages on, the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups has been overshadowed by continued violence and fatalities. According to recent reports, Israel has killed an average of eight Palestinians per day during the so-called ceasefire period, raising serious concerns about the true nature of the ceasefire and its effectiveness...

Hamas’ Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades have issued a bold declaration that their fighters entrenched in Rafah will refuse to surrender to Israeli forces, sparking another flareup in an already tenuous ceasefire agreement. According to a Reuters report from November 9th 2025, Hamas fighters who remain in Israeli-held Rafah area are refusing any agreement that requires...

On 6 November 2025, high-stakes negotiations resumed between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime based in Kabul for their third round of talks to restore stability after deadly border clashes last month. Aaj English TV +3BackgroundPakistan and Afghanistan have recently seen some of their fiercest fighting since the Taliban took power in 2021, with clashes...

Israel released five Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza as part of the implementation of its cease-fire deal with Hamas on Monday, offering a brief symbolic respite even as violence and humanitarian crises continued wreaking havoc in Gaza. Al Jazeera reported.As per both Israeli and Palestinian statements, prisoners were transferred through the International Committee of the...

Although a ceasefire has been implemented in Gaza, United Nations officials have reported significant difficulties scaling up humanitarian aid operations due to Israeli restrictions and damaged infrastructure. OCHA noted that while aid convoys have entered Gaza in sufficient quantity to meet immediate population needs. Logistical Challenges in Aid Delivery OCHA reported that aid convoys have...

In a high-stakes diplomatic moment, J.D. Vance, Vice President of the United States, stated that the recent ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip could serve as a cornerstone for expanding alliances for Israel across the Middle East. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Jerusalem on 22 October 2025, Vance expressed...

In a significant move aimed at de-escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries, Pakistan has announced a 48-hour ceasefire in its ongoing conflict with militants along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The ceasefire, which was declared in response to a formal request from the Afghan government, is seen as a step towards improving bilateral relations and enhancing...