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Latest news: Peace Negotiations

Ukraine faces difficult choice on US plan, deadline set

Ukraine faces difficult choice on US plan, deadline set

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he will work with the United States on a peace plan to end the war with Russia but will not betray Ukraine's interests.

US plan for Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia

US plan for Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia

US plan for Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia

US plan for Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia

Ukraine has received a new peace proposal from the United States that would require it to cede land controlled by Russia, according to a report.

Europeans rebuff US plan to force Ukraine concessions

Europeans rebuff US plan to force Ukraine concessions

Europeans rebuff US plan to force Ukraine concessions

Europeans rebuff US plan to force Ukraine concessions

The US is pushing for Ukraine to accept a peace plan that includes giving up territory to Russia, but the EU warns "peace cannot be a capitulation".

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US brass in Ukraine to try to revive peace talks

US brass in Ukraine to try to revive peace talks

The US Army secretary and chief of staff are visiting Ukraine as Washington renews efforts to get Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiating table.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Turkey in bid to end war

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Turkey in bid to end war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to go to Turkey in an attempt to revive talks with Russia on how to end the war in Ukraine.

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.

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Hamas fighters holed up in Rafah 'will not surrender'

Hamas fighters holed up in Rafah 'will not surrender'

Hamas fighters holed up in Rafah 'will not surrender'

Hamas fighters holed up in Rafah 'will not surrender'

Hamas's armed wing says fighters holed up in southern Gaza will not surrender to Israel, raising fears the month-old ceasefire could crumble.

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Russian leader Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to EU and NATO member Hungary will be awkward for many of Ukraine's European allies.

Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's body

Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's body

Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's body

Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's body

The remains of another Israeli hostage have been handed over to the international Red Cross.

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Mohammed Mustafa, the Australian doctor who shared harrowing accounts of treating children in Gaza, doesn't believe the Trump-brokered peace plan will hold.

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

As Jewish Australians celebrate the release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian Australians are doubtful about long-term peace, fearing further Israeli reprisals.

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by Australian Federal Police after saying she's prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.

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Gazans return to wrecked homes as ceasefire in effect

War-weary Palestinians are making their way back to their homes in Gaza and Israeli forces are beginning to pull back as a long-awaited ceasefire takes effect.

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israel’s cabinet has approved a plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

Joy in Israel and Gaza after ceasefire announced

Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages have broken into wild celebrations after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza.

Hostages free 'soon' after Gaza peace plan signoff

US President Donald Trump has announced on social media that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the US-proposed Gaza peace deal.

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Hamas 'serious' on Gaza deal, but has fine print

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about progress towards a Gaza deal and says a US team had just left to take part in the negotiations.

Israel marks attack anniversary as Gaza talks under way

Israelis are gathering to mourn two years since Hamas’s deadly October 7 attack as talks continue in a bid to end the resulting devastating war in Gaza.

Hamas readies for Gaza talks US hopes will halt war

A Hamas delegation has landed in Egypt for talks with the US and Qatar over the implementation of the most advanced effort yet to halt the conflict in Gaza.

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 36 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, medics say.

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Hamas has accepted key parts of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza - a position supported by its ally and fellow hostage taker Islamic Jihad.

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting in the White House for a fourth time this year.

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.

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