Steve Witkoff stated in Washington on Wednesday that he has "some very good feelings about getting to a long-term resolution — a temporary ceasefire and a long-term resolution, a peaceful resolution of that conflict," adding that a new U.S. proposal would soon be presented to both parties.

Pope Leo called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in a May 28 general audience, following in the steps of his predecessor Pope Francis, who was both praised and criticized for using his position to advocate for ending the war in Gaza.

Heavy casualties and the risk of widespread starvation have led to new pressure on Israel to halt its offensive. But US influence will be decisive

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engaged in diplomatic conversations with Hamas officials and Qatar's Prime Minister to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza. Talks included regional developments in both Gaza and Syria,

We see' development of solidarity, joint action capacity between Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Pakistan in face of difficulties as 'necessity, not choice,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan