Sunday

Israel agrees to a United States-led plan to extend the first phase of the ceasefire through Ramadan and Passover, during which half of the 59 remaining hostages will be released. Hamas rejects the proposal, insisting that the deal proceed with phase two, which includes the release of all remaining living hostages, a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and a permanent end to the war. (The Times of Israel)

One person was killed in a Russian drone strike in Kherson. Kyiv Independent)

Russian forces claimed to have taken the village of Zhuravka after crossing into Sumy Oblast. (Institute for the Study of War)

Russian forces also claimed to have taken the village of Pryvline, northwest of Velyka Novosilka. (Institute for the Study of War)

At least four Palestinians are killed and six wounded in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip. (Al Jazeera )

The Somali National Army completed an operation that killed more than 40 al-Shabaab members. (Reuters)

Thirteen insurgents and four soldiers are killed while 13 soldiers are wounded in a coordinated series of attacks in military posts in North Waziristan, Pakistan. (South Asia Terrorism Portal)

The SOHR reported that at least 22 people are killed by gunfire in Syria. (SOHR)

The 97th Academy Awards take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, United States. Anora wins the most awards, taking five, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. Adrien Brody wins Best Actor for The Brutalist. (Reuters)

Anora director Sean Baker becomes the first person to win four Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing) for a single film, also tying Walt Disney's record for most Academy Awards won in a single ceremony. (The Independent)