A ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian army was announced following the army's takeover of areas in the east of the country, including military,

President Donald Trump closed out 2025 with his plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in fine fettle. With an endorsement from the U.N.

Palestinians in Gaza questioned what moving into phase two would actually change on the ground, pointing to ongoing bloodshed and challenges securing basic necessities.

Diplomat Nickolay Mladenov faces perhaps his most difficult task yet. As the newly announced High Representative for Gaza, he must try to turn the US-brokered ceasefire into lasting peace.

The two-year war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas eased with a ceasefire three months ago, but there has been neither peace nor reconstruction. Phase 2 promises progress, but the peace process itself is becoming increasingly controversial.

The White House says the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is moving into its second phase, which includes the demilitarization of Gaza, a key point in President Trump's peace plan.

A temporary line has separated most of Gaza’s Palestinians from an Israeli-held zone that has surrounded them since October’s ceasefire took effect.

Syria reaches fragile ceasefire with Kurdish forces as U.S. senator warns about reported crimes by government troops during military operation against SDF.