Biden expects Gaza ceasefire by March 4

Yashwant Raj | February 27, 2024 7:18 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has said that he expects a ceasefire to take effect in Gaza by next Monday (March 4) on the conclusion of negotiations to free Israeli hostages being held by Hamas.

Israel to send delegation for Gaza truce talks in Paris

IANS | February 23, 2024 4:40 AM

Jerusalem, Feb 23 (IANS) Israel's war cabinet decided on Thursday night to send a delegation for Gaza ceasefire talks in Paris on Friday, as international negotiators renew efforts to secure a deal between Israel and Hamas.

As onslaught on Rafah looms, US vetoes Gaza resolution at UNSC

IANS | February 21, 2024 12:09 AM

United Nations, Feb 21 (IANS) With an Israeli attack looming on Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians are huddling, the US on Tuesday vetoed a Security Council opposing "forced displacement" of civilians and calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.