Russia and Ukraine discussed further prisoner swaps on Wednesday at a brief session of peace talks in Istanbul, but the sides remained far apart on ceasefire terms and a possible meeting of their leaders.

More than 100 largely aid and rights groups on Wednesday called for governments to take action as hunger spreads in Gaza, including by demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the lifting of all restrictions on the flow of humanitarian aid.

We want this ceasefire to happen as soon as possible, and we want these hostages to be released,' says White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt - Anadolu Ajansı

(Reuters) -Hamas has handed its response on the ceasefire proposal to mediators, a Palestinian official close to the talks told Reuters on Wednesday. The official did not immediately disclose the content of the response. (Reporting by Nidal Al Mughrabi, writing by Yomna Ehab, editing by Chris Reese)

Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders criticized the Indian government for its silence after US President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed he facilitated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The opposition demands an explanation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

The Syrian government says clashes in the southern city of Suwayda have stopped after a week of violence left hundreds of people dead, drawing Israeli intervention and US condemnation.

Rahul Gandhi also criticised India’s foreign policy after Operation Sindoor, saying no country supported India diplomatically.

In the interview with Maariv, Ofer criticized Israel's approach since Operation Gideon’s Chariots, arguing that Hamas “gets everything it wants. ” More than four months have passed since the end of the last ceasefire in Gaza,