Israel accepts ceasefire in Gaza, US says

Israel accepts ceasefire in Gaza, US says

(VOVWORLD) - Israel has accepted a 6-week ceasefire agreement in Gaza, in return for the release by Hamas of captives considered vulnerable, a US official said on Saturday
Aid situation in Gaza faces challenges

Aid situation in Gaza faces challenges

(VOVWORLD) -UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday that an all-out Israeli offensive on Rafah would spell the end for UN-led humanitarian relief to the people of Gaza,...
Way to de-escalate conflict in Gaza unclear

Way to de-escalate conflict in Gaza unclear

(VOVWORLD) -Hopes for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas faded last week after diplomatic efforts deadlocked. Fears of a humanitarian disaster in Gaza intensified when the Israeli army announced...
WHO head concerned at attacks on Gaza's Rafah

WHO head concerned at attacks on Gaza's Rafah

(VOVWORLD) - The World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday reiterated calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and expressed particular concern at Israeli attacks on Rafah where most of...
Hamas ‘studying’ ceasefire proposal

Hamas ‘studying’ ceasefire proposal

(VOVWORLD) - Hamas says it is “studying” a new ceasefire proposal, stressing that its priority is to end Israeli aggression and see a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza...