Despite a temporary ceasefire deal announced Thursday by the U.S. and Turkey, war monitor groups say the fighting continues. Turkey’s president, however, denies there are ongoing clashes. What happens in the coming days is an open question. Here’s a look at what the deal means for some of the key players in the conflict. CBC | World News
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Turkey agrees to temporary ceasefire in northern Syria, Pence says
U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence said Turkey has agreed to a temporary ceasefire in northern Syria. Pence and a U.S. delegation met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday to persuade him to halt an offensive against Kurdish fighters. CBC | World News
Read More »Israel ‘fires WARNING SHOT’ at Syria for ‘violating ceasefire agreement’ amid WW3 fears
ISRAEL has fired a ‘warning shot’ at Syrian forces for violating a ceasefire agreement, a source from the country’s defence forces has claimed. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Ceasefire halts Syria-Lebanon border fight against ISIS
Ceasefires are in effect in the border area between Syria and Lebanon, halting separate but simultaneous week-long offensives against ISIS by the Lebanese army on one side and Hezbollah and Syrian troops on the other. CBC | World News
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