Ceasefire phase ends as talks on second phase stall
The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire expires with no agreement on the second phase, which aims to end the war. Negotiations remain unresolved despite ongoing mediation.
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Trump, Vance and Zelenskyy end White House talks early after dispute
U.S. president Donald Trump, vice president JD Vance and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended their White House meeting early following a heated exchange. The discussion focused on the Ukraine–United States Mineral Resources Agreement and security assurances.
U.S. ends energy grid support for Ukraine amid winter crisis
The U.S. State Department terminates U.S. support for Ukraine's energy grid restoration during an ongoing energy crisis, withdrawing major aid and reducing personnel presence.
As part of the first stage of the ceasefire deal, Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages in return for the Israeli government releasing 617 Palestinian prisoners.
As part of the first stage of the ceasefire deal, Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages in return for the Israeli government releasing 617 Palestinian prisoners. The second phase of the ceasefire has not been negotiated.
United Nations General Assembly votes 93–18, with 65 abstentions, to pass a resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine.
The United Nations General Assembly votes 93–18, with 65 abstentions, to pass a resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine. The 18 countries that voted against include the United States, Russia, Israel, Belarus, and North Korea.
Hamas releases six living hostages, including pre-war hostages Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, both captive for more than nine years
Hamas releases six living hostages, including pre-war hostages Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, both captive for more than nine years.
Hamas returns correct body of Shiri Bibas after mix-up
Hamas returned the body of Shiri Bibas after initially handing over a different woman's remains, which Israel confirmed as not hers. The correct remains were identified through forensic testing, and Israel confirmed the identity.
Hamas returns bodies of four hostages kidnapped from Nir Oz kibbutz
Hamas has returned the bodies of Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz, all abducted from Nir Oz kibbutz on October 7, 2023. The families were notified, and the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the identities.