Tag: Ceasefire
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Trump launches Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ as a key step in ending the war
Overview: A new phase in a high-stakes diplomatic push President Donald Trump has announced the formation of a Gaza “Board of Peace,” described as a central component of a broader, U.S.-backed strategy to end the long-running conflict in the region. Speaking on Thursday, January 15, 2026, the president framed the board as a collaborative body…
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Last Kurdish Forces Withdraw from Aleppo as Ceasefire Takes Effect
Overview: A Turning Point in Aleppo The final Kurdish fighters have withdrawn from the Syrian city of Aleppo, concluding a rapid and highly consequential phase in Syria’s long-running conflict. The withdrawal follows an announcement of a ceasefire deal reported in the early hours of Sunday, marking a new moment in the complex power dynamics that…
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Last Kurdish Forces Withdraw from Aleppo as Ceasefire Deal Takes Effect
Overview: The End of a Kurdish Presence in Aleppo The withdrawal of the last Kurdish forces from Aleppo marks a significant moment in Syria’s ongoing effort to redefine governance, security, and power dynamics after years of conflict. In the early hours of Sunday, the final Kurdish fighters left the city, following the announcement of a…
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Last Kurdish-led SDF fighters depart Aleppo after ceasefire ends days of clashes
Background: Clashes in Aleppo and the ceasefire The city of Aleppo has been a flashpoint in the long-running conflict in Syria as Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and allied factions faced intense clashes with rival groups and local forces. After days of deadly fighting, officials announced that the last Kurdish-led SDF fighters had left Aleppo,…
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Last Kurdish Forces Leave Aleppo After Ceasefire Deal Reached
Summary: End of an Era in Aleppo The final Kurdish fighters have departed the northern Syrian city of Aleppo after a ceasefire deal was announced in the early hours of Sunday. The withdrawal marks a pivotal moment in the long-running conflict in Syria, shaping the balance of power as international and regional actors seek to…
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Last Kurdish-led SDF Fighters Exit Aleppo After Ceasefire Ends Clashes
Final withdrawal of Kurdish-led SDF forces from Aleppo The last fighters from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have withdrawn from the intensively contested city of Aleppo, marking the end of a tense chapter that saw days of deadly clashes and shifting control. Officials confirmed the withdrawal followed a ceasefire agreement that protected civilians and…
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Last Kurdish-led SDF Fighters Leave Aleppo After Ceasefire Ends Clashes
Background: A City Caught Between Frontlines The departure of the final Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters from Aleppo marks a significant moment in a long, multifaceted conflict that has drawn in regional and international powers. After days of intense clashes, a negotiated ceasefire allowed evacuations from the city’s frontlines, and officials confirmed that the…
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Israel and Hamas Prepare to Renew Fighting: Gaza Tensions Escalate
Overview: Fresh Tensions Near a New Gaza Conflict Recent reporting suggests that Israel and the Hamas militant group are preparing for another round of conflict in Gaza. The Wall Street Journal notes that while each side readies military options, substantive disagreements—most notably Hamas’s refusal to disarm—cloud prospects for lasting peace. The development underscores how external…
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A Fragile Peace Plan Emerges for Ukraine as Western Coalition Gathers
Overview: A fragile alliance and a tentative plan Officials from more than 30 Western countries—often labeled the Coalition of the Willing—are coordinating their approach to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. As President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives these allies, the goal is to fine‑tune a peace proposal that can garner broad support, deter renewed Russian offensives, and…
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A Fragile Peace Plan Emerges for Ukraine
Background: A Coalition That Keeps Negotiating The so‑called Coalition of the Willing, consisting of more than 30 Western partners, has long supported Ukraine in its struggle against Russia. As diplomatic channels remain open and aid flows, officials are increasingly focused on a unified peace framework that can realistically end the war without sacrificing Kyiv’s sovereignty.…