Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire in Gaza and release hostages Blogging Sole

Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement to end more than a year of conflict. fighting in the Gaza StripPresident Biden and the Prime Minister of Qatar announced Wednesday. The agreement comes after a week of intense negotiations mediated by Qatar, the United States and Egypt. “Today, after several months of intensive … Read more

Israel, Hamas agree in principle on ceasefire, hostage deal, sources say Blogging Sole

A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages has been agreed in principle and, if all goes well, will be finalized by Israel and Hamas this week, Arab, U.S. officials said and Israelis at CBS News. If the final details are approved and the Israeli government also votes to approve … Read more

North Korea tests missile launches as Blinken visits Seoul and speaks out on Putin-Kim relations and truce negotiations between Israel and Hamas Blogging Sole

Seoul — North Korea tested a ballistic missile Monday during U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to South Korea, where he warned that Pyongyang was working increasingly closely with Russia on advanced space technologies. Blinken also said that while he believed a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would end the war in Gazathis might … Read more