US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said on Wednesday that Hamas has been ignoring talks over the past several weeks to free hostages and achieve a ceasefire. State Department: Hamas’ refusal to engage is hindering Gaza ceasefire efforts At a press conference on Wednesday, a journalist asked Miller whether Israel’s war with Hezbollah had caused the end of discussions on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip or whether those negotiations were still ongoing. “The problem is not that the conflict

According to the Lebanese network Al-Nahar, yesterday Hezbollah began calling on residents of border towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate in connection with upcoming large-scale Israeli operations, increased threats and preparations for a potential war. In addition, the American envoy Amos Hochstein urgently arrived in Israel. Israel, Lebanon and Hamas: Hochstein’s diplomatic moves and acknowledgement of Hezbollah support According to the publication, the main goal of Amos Hochstein’s mission is to persuade Israel to refrain from launching a military operation

The newly appointed head of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, has made a surprise truce proposal to Israel. In light of the current tense conflict, this proposal was a significant step towards a possible resolution of the situation. Sinwar, who took office after the assassination of the previous head of the organization, strives to find a way to reduce violence and achieve temporary peace in the region. The issue of a truce is now on the agenda, and its consequences could have

On Wednesday, July 10, at the NATO summit in Washington, Defense Ministers of Greece Nikos Dendias, Bulgaria Atanas Zapryanov and Romania Angel Tylvar signed a letter of intent to establishing a military corridor on the eastern side of the alliance.  NATO is on the move to developing a military corridor along its eastern flank.: what does this mean for the security of the region? The agreement will allow military personnel to freely cross border posts while carrying out missions, which

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of continued military support for Ukraine from Western countries. In his opinion, it is this assistance that will be the determining factor in the duration of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Stoltenberg also said that at the upcoming NATO summit, which will take place from July 9 to 11, 2024, the issue of Ukraine will be one of the key topics of discussion. Military support for Ukraine is the key to

  Pope Francis appealed to all warring countries to stop fighting “Stop the war. Find a way to achieve a peace agreement. Strive for peace. Peace achieved through negotiations is always better than an endless war,” said Pope Francis He noted that in his sermons  he frequently as of my last update, there were calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. “I can pray for peace, and I pray a lot. And I ask, “Please stop. Negotiate,” he said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported the destruction of 19 of 24 Hamas battalions over the past six months since the start of the military operation on October 7. He also stressed that the Israel Defense Forces will continue to fight until a complete victorious conclusion and will stop hostilities only after the hostages are released. This statement was made by him at a government meeting on Sunday, April 7, as indicated on his official Facebook page. There is no

The Israeli Security Cabinet approved sending a delegation to the Qatari capital, Doha, to negotiate a temporary truce in the Gaza Strip, as well as the release of hostages. This was reported by the Israeli publication The Times of Israel, citing various sources in the Israeli media. According to the Walla portal, citing an Israeli official, the  delegation headed by Mossad Director David Barnea was given a “broad mandate” to engage in negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister hold

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his sixth visit to the Middle East since the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants began. He met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during this visit. This information was reported by Reuters. Blinken and the Crown Prince engaged in discussions about the regional situation and cooperation to end the crisis in Israel. Throughout the talks, the US Secretary of State stressed the significance of addressing the humanitarian requirements in

The European Union has developed a ten-point plan to achieve a “durable and thorough and all-encompassing resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This information was published in the publication Euractiv and then in European Pravda. Journalists had access to a preliminary version of the document, which notes the importance of “preparing for comprehensive peace” in the plan’s introduction. This paper delineates a sequence of measures that hold the promise of resolving the Gaza Strip conflict, establishing an autonomous Palestinian state, fostering