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What are the reasons for peace in the Middle East?

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Peace efforts in the Middle East are driven by ceasefire agreements, international mediation, humanitarian aid, and commitments to reconstruction. The involvement of U.S. leadership, regional cooperation, and phased plans addressing hostages, disarmament, and governance are key factors, though challenges and skepticism about lasting peace remain.

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Australian Jewish community welcomes release of Gaza hostages

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  • The first group of the final 20 living hostages held by Hamas has been released. 9s
  • Hostages were handed to the Red Cross and then to the Israeli Defense Forces. 29s
  • The release is part of a peace deal brokered by the US president, with a ceasefire currently holding. 2m 7s
  • Israeli troops remain in Gaza, and security challenges persist despite the ceasefire. 2m 16s
  • Conditions in Gaza remain difficult, and many Palestinians are uncertain if the ceasefire will last. 2m 42s
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Australian Jewish community welcomes release of Gaza hostages
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10 News First
14 hours ago
Australian Jewish community welcomes release of Gaza hostages

Cautious optimism exists as the ceasefire holds, but skepticism remains about its durability amid ongoing security challenges.

Trump heads to the Middle East amid Gaza ceasefire
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CBS America
17 hours ago
Trump heads to the Middle East amid Gaza ceasefire

Trump's relationships with Israeli and Persian Gulf leaders provided leverage for the peace deal, with focus on governance and reconstruction.

Trump prepares Middle East trip after Gaza peace plan agreement
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CBS News
2 days ago
Trump prepares Middle East trip after Gaza peace plan agreement

Ceasefire enabled displaced Palestinians to return home, with increased UN aid planned for urgent needs in Gaza.

Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice weigh in on Israel-Hamas peace deal
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CBS News
3 days ago
Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice weigh in on Israel-Hamas peace deal

Commitment to a 20-point plan by U.S. and Arab leaders, ceasefire, and return of hostages are seen as significant steps toward peace.

Does the Gaza deal mean the two-year-old war is over?
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Reuters
3 days ago
Does the Gaza deal mean the two-year-old war is over?

A 20-point phased peace plan led by the U.S. includes a ceasefire, mutual hostage handover, and partial Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Trump to visit Middle East for Gaza peace deal signing
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CBS News
3 days ago
Trump to visit Middle East for Gaza peace deal signing

The U.S. military will monitor the ceasefire and facilitate humanitarian aid, supporting stability as part of the peace process.

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