Cairo fears that if fighting between Israel and Islamic Jihad continues through next Thursday, it will be much harder to contain once Flag March goes forward through Muslim Quarter

Kremlin says 1,300 soldiers stationed in 2 buildings were targeted as revenge for Kyiv's deadly New Year's attack on Makiiva barracks

President Volodymyr Zelensky says tank-busting vehicles included in assistance 'exactly what is needed' in the fight against Moscow's forces

No explosions heard in capital and reports of sporadic fighting elsewhere in Ukraine are unconfirmed, but Ukraine has scoffed at ceasefire declared by Putin for Orthodox Christmas

US president thanks Egypt for leading talks alongside Qatar, backs probe of civilian casualties caused by Israel and PIJ, commends Lapid's leadership during the crisis

Ceasefire begins at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, though some rocket fire continues up to 20 minutes later; Egypt-mediated deal said to include promise to try free PIJ members held by Israel

Rocket volleys continue into the evening during talk of truce; several rockets fired at Tel Aviv shot down; IDF strikes numerous targets belonging to terror group over the day

Israel said to have accepted earlier Cairo offer of humanitarian lull in hostilities, but terror group refused; minister: 'If they fire, we'll respond, but we aren't seeking war'

Assault on Sanaa follows wave of drone, missile attacks on Saudi targets, as Houthis call truce and condition peace talks on removal of 'foreign forces' from Yemen

Providing safe passage 'into the arms of the country that is currently destroying yours is nonsense,' says UK minister, backing Kyiv's stance as Russians keep up bombing campaign