Tag: Disarmament
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Hamas Expands Influence in Gaza as Ceasefire Takes Hold, Sparking Security Concerns
Hamas expands its reach in Gaza as the ceasefire takes hold The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas last week had been hailed as a potential turning point for a zone long scarred by conflict. Yet early signs suggest Hamas is using the period of relative quiet to reassert control in multiple Gaza districts, deploying…
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Ceasefire in Gaza Holds Amid Unanswered Questions About the Path Forward
Introduction: A Pause in a Long-Running Crisis As a ceasefire in Gaza holds, questions linger about whether the agreement can translate into lasting peace. After two years of war, the pause provides space for relief, but it also underlines how fragile and complex a durable settlement would need to be. The push from the United…
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Gaza Ceasefire Holds: Unresolved Questions Amid Relative Calm
The Ceasefire in Gaza: A Momentary Pause, Not a Final Verdict After days of intense pressure from the United States, Arab states, and regional partners, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza appeared to hold. The deal, designed to pause two years of war and lay the groundwork for a staged withdrawal and reconstruction,…
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Ceasefire in Gaza Holds: Unanswered Questions Loom Over Path to Peace
Ceasefire in Gaza Holds, but Big Questions Remain A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken hold in Gaza after years of brutal fighting, offering a pause that many hope could become a pathway to stability. Yet as the first phase of the deal unfolds, a web of uncertainties new and old risks unraveling the…
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Hamas Demands Changes to the Trump Gaza Plan
Hamas Seeks Amendments to the Trump Gaza Plan The Hamas movement is pushing to amend key provisions of the Trump plan for Gaza, arguing that some clauses should be clarified or reworked before any endorsement. A Palestinian source close to the movement says the group opposes a blanket disarmament and wants international guarantees about the…
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Hamas Seeks Changes to Trump Plan for Gaza
Hamas Seeks Changes to Trump Plan for Gaza Hamas negotiators in Doha signaled a willingness to engage with Washingtons Gaza plan but are pressing to amend several core provisions, notably the disarmament clause and the expulsion of Hamas cadres. A Palestinian source close to Hamas leadership told AFP that changes are necessary and certain provisions…
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Hezbollah Leader Vows Not to Disarm as Beirut Mourns
Beirut Mourns and Hezbollah Delivers a Defiant Message Beirut gathered in large numbers on a somber Saturday to honor the memory of a charismatic Hezbollah leader killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27, 2024. In a post-Nasrallah landscape, Hezbollah’s political grip in Lebanon has already shown signs of strain after repeated Israeli raids that…
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Hizbollah Leader Declares Disarmament Is Not an Option
Beirut Rallies to Honor a Slain Hizbollah Leader Thousands of Hizbollah supporters gathered on a Saturday in Beirut to pay tribute to the movement’s charismatic leader, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Lebanese capital on 27 September 2024. The ceremony underscored the enduring influence of Hizbollah in Lebanon even as the group…
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Beirut Rally: Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah Vows to Keep Arms
Beirut Rally and the Alleged Death Tens of thousands gathered in Beirut on a Saturday to honor a charismatic leader reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27, 2024. The crowd’s mood reflected a mix of grief, defiance, and political calculation, underscoring how deeply Hezbollah still anchors itself in Lebanon’s volatile landscape. It is…
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Disarming Words to Disarm the World: Insights from Maria Ressa
Introduction: The Power of Words Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa recently delivered a compelling speech at the World Meeting on Human Fraternity in Rome, addressing the profound impact of words in disarming conflict and fostering peace. Her intervention resonated with attendees, highlighting the urgent need for responsible governance in an age plagued by misinformation…