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UN Proposes Global Ceasefire for Winter Olympics Amid Tensions

2/3/2026

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The United Nations and Olympic organizers advocate a seven-week global ceasefire to coincide with the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, starting February 6.
The initiative aims to revive the ancient Olympic truce, which historically allowed safe passage for athletes.
The truce has failed 17 times.
Mediators Egypt and Qatar condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that caused civilian casualties and warned they threaten the fragile peace process.

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The United Nations and Olympic organizers advocate a seven-week global ceasefire to coincide with the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, starting February 6.
The initiative aims to revive the ancient Olympic truce, which historically allowed safe passage for athletes.
The truce has failed 17 times.
Mediators Egypt and Qatar condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that caused civilian casualties and warned they threaten the fragile peace process.