Ironically the return occurred just as military hostilities began to increase.

Tensions are extremely high and military hostilities could escalate without warning.

It has twice led to crises coming close to the outbreak of military hostilities, in 1987 and in early 1996.

The two Emperors, deeming military hostilities futile, withdrew their demands for the surrender of the fugitives.

His exchanges with Talleyrand laid groundwork for the eventual end to diplomatic and military hostilities.

Also, the military hostilities had ended by then; less tension was visible.

Termination of military hostilities on land or in air within six hours of signature.

Some analysts suggest that Nasser took actions aimed at reaping political gains, which he knew carried a high risk of precipitating military hostilities.

In 1919-1921, during the Anglo-Irish military hostilities over independence, the Castle was used as a barracks by the British Army.

It said, "Tensions have risen to serious levels, and the risk of intensified military hostilities between India and Pakistan cannot be ruled out."