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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicCeasefire

Topic: Ceasefire

Sudan’s paramilitary agrees to ceasefire negotiated by US & Arab countries

Both the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army have agreed to various ceasefire proposals during their two-and-a-half-year-old war, though none have succeeded.

Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire enforcement after latest strike, says will ‘respond firmly to any violation’

Gazan health officials say Israeli strikes killed at least 70 people, including five in Bureij camp, four in Gaza City’s Sabra area, and five in a car in Khan Younis.

‘Disarm or be disarmed’, Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas after hostage release

Despite the final hostage exchange with Israel under a ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, Hamas has not publicly committed to downing its weapons.

Netanyahu to skip Egypt summit on ending Gaza war

According to Netanyahu's office, the Israeli PM will not be able to participate in the meeting of world leaders in Sharm el-Sheikh due to 'timing's proximity to a Jewish holiday'.

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire & return of hostages

Just a day after the second anniversary of Hamas attack that triggered Israel's assault on Gaza, US president Donald Trump announced the agreement on 1st phase of 'peace plan'.

Trump sends son-in-law Kushner & top West Asia negotiator Witkoff to Egypt to help broker Gaza deal

Steve Witkoff, special envoy to West Asia & Jared Kushner, advisor to US President, will meet a delegation from Israel 'to finalise technical details'.

Ready to resume talks for release of hostages & to end war but on our terms: Netanyahu

It is Netanyahu's first response to a temporary ceasefire proposal by Egypt & Qatar that Hamas accepted Monday. This comes after his plans to seize Gaza were approved by the Israeli cabinet.

Israelis stage nationwide protests to call for end to war, release of Gazan hostages

Demonstrators waved Israeli flags & carried photos of hostages at rallies across the country, while some protesters blocked roads including main route between Jerusalem & Tel Aviv.

Trump shortens 50-day deadline for Russia to end Ukraine war

The US President set the deadline earlier this month and has repeatedly voiced exasperation with Putin for continuing attacks on Ukraine despite Washington's efforts to end the war.

Israel resumes airdrop aid to Gaza, will enable movement of UN convoys

Israel's move comes days after more than 100 aid agencies warned that mass starvation is spreading across Gaza.

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A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.