Azerbaijan celebrates the 105th anniversary of its Armed Forces with a vibrant march in Baku. Military academy cadets, officers, and military bands took part in the commemorative event. The Azerbaijani Armed Forces were established in 1918, and the modern army was formed in 1993 after Azerbaijan regained independence. President Heydar Aliyev declared June 26 as the official Day of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan in 1998.
Egyptian media reports that ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are set to resume next week. Israel is awaiting Hamas’s response to the ceasefire offer.
Israeli and US delegations, who were in Doha for negotiations, have returned home for consultations. The current agreement being discussed includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, with plans for further talks on a permanent ceasefire and the release of additional hostages.
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