Palestinians inspect the damage at an ambulance repair site hit by Israeli strikes in the al-Maghazi refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, on March 24, 2025. (Credit: Eyad Baba/AFP)
Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan are intensifying efforts to revive Gaza cease-fire negotiations. Led by Arab nations, diplomatic initiatives aim to secure a new truce and reactivate prisoner exchanges, as the Palestinian enclave is once again mired in chaos, following Israeli attacks. The fragile calm established after the cease-fire that took effect on January 19 was shattered on March 18, when a series of Israeli strikes killed more than 400 Palestinians in a single day. The cease-fire, which led to the release of 33 hostages and nearly 1,900 Palestinian detainees, was meant to transition to a second phase on March 1, with Israel withdrawing from Gaza for a permanent halt in fighting. However, the Israeli state refused to engage in negotiations. Read more Why Israel relaunched its war on Gaza The resumption of war has sparked greater...
Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan are intensifying efforts to revive Gaza cease-fire negotiations. Led by Arab nations, diplomatic initiatives aim to secure a new truce and reactivate prisoner exchanges, as the Palestinian enclave is once again mired in chaos, following Israeli attacks. The fragile calm established after the cease-fire that took effect on January 19 was shattered on March 18, when a series of Israeli strikes killed more than 400 Palestinians in a single day. The cease-fire, which led to the release of 33 hostages and nearly 1,900 Palestinian detainees, was meant to transition to a second phase on March 1, with Israel withdrawing from Gaza for a permanent halt in fighting. However, the Israeli state refused to engage in negotiations. Read more Why Israel relaunched its war on Gaza The resumption of war has sparked greater...