logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2025
30m 6s

Negotiators close to securing Gaza cease...

Bbc World Service
About this episode

President Biden says a Gaza ceasefire deal is "on the brink" of coming to fruition. Also: Oliviero Toscani, Benetton's controversial photographer, dies aged 82, and a Scottish island finally celebrates New Year.

Up next
Yesterday
Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreed
A landmark agreement has been reached by Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all the remaining hostages. The deal is expected to come into force later on Thursday, after being ratified by the Israeli government, and would include the release of around two ... Show More
28m 38s
Yesterday
Trump: Gaza ceasefire deal has been reached
President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza peace deal and that hostages could be released within days. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu called the agreement "a great day for Israel". Hamas confirmed the deal, but said it's awaiting details ... Show More
30m 23s
Oct 8
Hopes of progress in Gaza peace talks
President Trump's top aides and senior officials from Egypt and Qatar have joined the third day of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas on ending the Gaza war. At least 11 members of Pakistan's security forces have been killed by militants near the Afghan border. The Nobel Pri ... Show More
28m 35s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2025
Gaza ceasefire deal confirmed; bumper Wall Street profits, and more
President Joe Biden and Qatar’s prime minister confirmed that Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal that aims to end the war in Gaza. 
4 m
Jul 2024
3 PM ET: Biden doubles down, Russian missile strikes, TSA travel record & more
President Joe Biden is defending his reelection bid to members of his party and hits back at some lawmakers who want him to step aside. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is vowing to retaliate following a deadly barrage of Russian missile strikes across the country, includin ... Show More
5m 45s
Mar 2025
US strikes Yemen and Israel prepares to resume ceasefire talks
Iran warns of a decisive response to any attacks after threats made by US President Donald Trump, in the aftermath of military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a negotiating team to prepare for the continuation of Gaza c ... Show More
6m 34s
Sep 2024
Israeli protesters demand a ceasefire; Children's polio shots in Gaza, and more
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets to urge the government to negotiate a ceasefire that would secure the release of hostages captured by Hamas on October 7th. 
3m 8s
Jan 2025
Everything you need to know about the Gaza ceasefire deal
After 15 months of violence and bloodshed, a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel has finally been reached. While there have been celebrations in the streets of both Gaza and Tel Aviv, the road to peace in the region will be long and is far from guaranteed. So, what happens no ... Show More
15m 9s
Mar 2025
Fragile ceasefire deal, Highland Park shooting suspect's plea, Europe’s defense plan & more
We start with the latest round of emails demanding federal workers justify their jobs. A delicate truce between Israel and Hamas hangs by a thread as Israel sets new conditions. The man accused of killing seven people during a 4th of July parade in a Chicago suburb made a surpris ... Show More
6m 46s
Mar 2025
Trump and Putin Reach Partial Cease-Fire for Ukraine; Israel Unravels Trump's Cease-Fire with Mass Bombings of Gaza; Plus: Ian Carroll on Turmoil at The Daily Wire
The Trump administration continues to push for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but warmongers in the US and the EU are desperate to sabotage any deal with Russia. Then: Israel continues its horrific bombing of Gaza, breaking Trump's ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Plus: The Daily Wir ... Show More
57m 49s
Oct 1
Evening Edition: President Trump Tells Hamas To Accept Ceasefire Deal, Or Else
President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 20-point ceasefire plan offered to the terror group Hamas. Hamas must lay their weapons down, return all hostages and following the war, Gaza will be under control of a coalition of countries aimed to rebuild. Pres ... Show More
15m 12s