Pope Leo XIV once again voiced his call on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, imploring the international community to uphold international laws and their duty to safeguard civilians. “I once again call for an immediate end to the barbarity of this war and a peaceful resolution to the conflict,” the pontiff stated after his Sunday Angelus prayer, delivered from his … [Read more...] about Pope Leo XIV Renews Gaza Ceasefire Plea
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US-Backed Ceasefire Plan Offers Only Partial Hostage Release — War Continues
A U.S. proposal, put forward by special envoy Steve Witkoff, as reported by The Times of Israel, suggests a blueprint for the release of 10 living hostages presently held in Gaza. The plan details the release in two separate phases and also involves the return of 18 deceased hostages' bodies. The proposal kickstarts a 60-day ceasefire. After the stipulated period, Israel has … [Read more...] about US-Backed Ceasefire Plan Offers Only Partial Hostage Release — War Continues
Russia Announces May 8 Ceasefire Plan Amid Ongoing Conflict
The Kremlin, with Vladimir Putin at the helm, has planned a ceasefire from May 8-10 to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. The idea that Putin's ceasefire is an olive branch is absurd. It's a three-day pause in hostilities, timed to a significant historical event, and it's not even universally agreed upon. … [Read more...] about Russia Announces May 8 Ceasefire Plan Amid Ongoing Conflict
Why Did Trump Plead ‘Spare Their Lives!’ to Putin?
Donald Trump has asked Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, to instruct his forces not to kill Ukrainian troops that are surrounded. The Russian Defense Ministry announced Friday that Russian troops had recaptured 28 settlements within its western Kursk Region in the last week and also taken control of Noven'ke village in Ukraine's adjacent Sumy area. The news was … [Read more...] about Why Did Trump Plead ‘Spare Their Lives!’ to Putin?
Breaking: Hamas Promises Release of 6 Israeli Hostages This Saturday
Hamas' top leader has announced that the militant group is releasing six Israeli hostages this Saturday, February 22nd. Six hostages are set to be released in the first phase ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Three hostages were expected to be released on Saturday. Israel will receive the bodies of four dead hostages on Thursday before their release on Saturday. Both … [Read more...] about Breaking: Hamas Promises Release of 6 Israeli Hostages This Saturday