US and allies call for 21-day ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border after UN talks

September 26, 2024 9:40 AM

US and allies call for 21-day ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border after UN talks

The United States, France and several allies called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border while also expressing support for a ceasefire in Gaza following intense discussions at the United Nations on Wednesday. The ceasefire would apply to the Israel-Lebanon "Blue Line," the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel, and would allow the parties to negotiate towards a potential diplomatic resolution of the conflict, a senior Biden administration official said. "We ...

India Calls for Ceasefire, Two-State Solution in Gaza at India-GCC Strategic Dialogue

September 9, 2024 10:55 PM

India Calls for Ceasefire, Two-State Solution in Gaza at India-GCC Strategic Dialogue

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from September 8-9, 2024, to attend the first-ever India–GCC Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue. During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar co-chaired the meeting alongside Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, and President of the current session of the GCC Ministerial Council. This was the inaugural meeting between India and the Gulf...