Egypt stands by ceasefire initiative; Hamas says there was ‘no serious initiative’
Hamas says ceasefire must be preceded by Israel’s commitment to Palestinian conditions
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Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza
Following failure of ceasefire, Israel puts boots on the ground in Gaza
Ukraine mobilises army as west warns Russia
Russia’s parliament voted Saturday to allow President Vladimir Putin to send troops into its western neighbour – a decision US President Barack Obama swiftly branded a “violation of Ukrainian sovereignty”.
US embassy denies ‘US invasion’ claims
Passage of two US vessels near Red Sea coast causes controversy