India calls for 'immediate de-escalation' in Gaza

Arul Louis | March 5, 2024 3:12 AM

United Nations, March 5 (IANS) India has called for an "immediate de-escalation and eschewing of violence" in Gaza but stopped short of specifically mentioning a ceasefire, which is now a broad demand across the UN but opposed by Israel.

Hamas delegation joins mediators in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks

IANS | March 4, 2024 2:37 AM

Cairo, March 4 (IANS) A Hamas delegation has joined Qatari and US mediators in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, for talks on a new ceasefire amid indications that Israel had "more or less accepted" a six-week phased hostage and truce deal before the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.