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A trusted bridge-builder who earned respect from both Israeli and Palestinian leaders is now overseeing one of the world's most challenging peace efforts. Nickolay Mladenov's appointment to lead the Board of Peace brings hope to a region desperate for stability.
Countries around the world have committed $7 billion as a down payment to rebuild Gaza after two years of devastating conflict. The new Board of Peace brings together 47 nations to coordinate reconstruction efforts and humanitarian aid for the war-torn region.
Palestinians in Gaza are lighting up their first Ramadan celebration since the October ceasefire with lanterns, decorations, and shared meals despite living in tents and destroyed neighborhoods. Communities are finding ways to revive holiday traditions and support each other after more than two years of war.
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After being closed since summer 2024, Gaza's Rafah crossing reopened this week, giving thousands of Palestinians hope to reunite with loved ones or access urgent medical care. Families separated for months are finally heading home, even as they return to a landscape transformed by conflict.
After being closed for almost two years, Gaza's main gateway to Egypt began operating again this week, offering hope to thousands seeking medical care and reunification with families. The reopening marks a significant step in humanitarian access under the recent ceasefire agreement.
The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza reopened this week, allowing families separated by months of conflict to reunite. The move marks a significant step in reconnecting Gaza residents with the outside world.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened on a trial basis, offering hope to thousands of Palestinians awaiting medical care and the chance to reunite with loved ones. The reopening marks a significant step in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
After years of near-complete isolation, Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt is showing signs of activity as limited travel resumes. The reopening marks a critical step forward in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened today on a trial basis, offering hope to thousands of Palestinians seeking medical care and a chance to return home. The reopening marks a key milestone in the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.
After nearly two years closed, the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen Sunday, reconnecting over two million people with the outside world. The move fulfills a key requirement of the ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.
Egypt welcomed a new ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and Syrian Democratic Forces that includes plans for phased integration. The deal marks a potential turning point toward lasting peace after years of conflict.
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen Sunday for the first time since May 2024, offering thousands of Palestinians hope for medical care and reuniting families. The move marks a major step forward in the ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.
After weeks of fighting, Syria's Kurdish-led forces and the government signed a comprehensive ceasefire agreement that reunifies the country's northeast. The deal protects Kurdish rights while integrating military and civilian institutions into a unified Syrian state.
After 840 days, Israeli officer Ran Gvili's remains have been recovered from Gaza, fulfilling a key milestone in the US-backed peace plan. The recovery opens the door for Gaza border crossings to reopen and reconstruction to begin.
Twenty-four trucks carrying food, fuel, and supplies broke through to reach 400,000 people in northern Syria who've been without electricity and water for days. The delivery came after tense negotiations produced a ceasefire agreement allowing humanitarian access.
Thousands of displaced civilians in the Kurdish town of Kobane are receiving food, water, and winter supplies after Syria opened humanitarian corridors following a ceasefire extension. UN trucks carrying life-saving aid are now reaching people who had been cut off from essentials for weeks.
After weeks of renewed fighting in northern Syria, the Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces have reached a four-day ceasefire agreement. The pause offers a crucial window for peace talks and civilian relief.
After years of fighting, Syria's government and Kurdish forces signed a historic ceasefire agreement that reunifies the country. The deal ends violence but requires Kurdish forces to give up their dream of independence.
Syria's government and Kurdish-led forces signed a ceasefire agreement after weekend clashes threatened to spiral into civil war. The deal marks a crucial step toward integrating Kurdish fighters into the new Syrian state and rebuilding a unified country.
Syria's government and Kurdish-led forces signed a historic agreement to end years of division and merge into one unified nation. The deal, brokered with U.S. support, promises to bring stability to a country torn apart by conflict.
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