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Trump's Gaza truce: How the Israel-Hamas deal was done

After months of gridlock, U.S. President Donald Trump has finally secured a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas.

DW News

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Ukrainian boy killed in Russian strike was son of injured ex-POW

A seven-year-old boy, whose father was among the Ukrainian soldiers defending Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant and spent nearly three years in Russian captivity, was killed in a Russian drone strike on the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhi...

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Aid workers in Gaza await humanitarian help

According to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, the flow of aid into the territory should resume as soon as the deal is signed — but will it happen and will it be enough?

CBC News

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'We're ready to move,' say aid groups waiting to enter Gaza

Humanitarian organizations say they are ready to flood Gaza with food and medicine as the first phase of a ceasefire took effect Friday, but said they are now waiting for approvals.

Reuters

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Does the Gaza deal mean the two-year-old war is over?

U.S. President Donald Trump says the deal agreed between Israel and Hamas marks the first steps toward a "strong, durable, and everlasting peace" that will end the two-year-old Gaza war.

Reuters

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Russia launches nearly 500 drones, missiles on Ukraine

Russia launched nearly 500 drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight on Friday, causing significant damage in Kyiv and killing a child in Zaporizhzhia. 12 people were injured.

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Gaza ceasefire agreement has come into effect, Israeli military says

The Israeli military has begun withdrawing troops following a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The deal, brokered by the U.S. and Egypt, includes releasing hostages and a plan for Gaza's future governance.

Euronews

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Trump to visit Middle East for Gaza peace deal signing

U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to Egypt and Israel this weekend to attend the signing of the Gaza peace agreement, address Israel's parliament and witness the release of hostages.

CBS News

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Israeli cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire

The Israeli cabinet said that Israeli troops will begin withdrawing to an agreed upon line in Gaza within 24-hours. It would then be followed by a 72-hour window in which Palestinian prisoners and the remaining hostages in Gaza will be r...

Euronews

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Gaza ceasefire deal: Key sticking points ahead

The initial Israel-Hamas ceasefire follows Donald Trump’s peace plan, but major challenges remain. Key issues include disarming Hamas, Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza, and determining who will govern the territory.

DW News

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Palestinian Americans react hopeful and sceptical to ceasefire

The city of Chicago has one of the largest Palestinian-American populations in the United States, with as many as 250,000 in the metropolitan area. Some greeted the news of a ceasefire in Gaza with scepticism, others with a blend of opti...

Al Jazeera

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Trump wins praise, even from critics, for Israel-Hamas peace deal

U.S. President Donald Trump is touting the peace deal between Israel and Hamas he helped broker as a major diplomatic achievement. While some question the stability of the peace, for now even some Democrats and critics, like former Natio...

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How soon will it take to get aid flowing into Gaza

According to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, the flow of aid into the territory should resume as soon as the deal is signed — but will it happen and will it be enough?

CBC News

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How Tony Blair ended up on Trump’s Gaza peace team

U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed former U.K. prime minister Tony Blair as part of his Gaza ‘board of peace.’ Here's how Blair landed on Trump’s radar and why some of his credentials make him a controversial pick.

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Israelis, Palestinians cheer ceasefire, but worry about lasting peace

In Israel news of the ceasefire with Hamas has been met with praise for U.S. President Donald Trump and anticipation for a hostage homecoming. In Gaza there is widespread relief while the pain and suffering of years of war looms large an...

CBC News

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Palestinian ceasefire brings hope, but daily struggles continue

The first phase of a ceasefire offers limited relief as displaced Palestinians in Gaza continue to face shortages of food, water, and safe shelter. Humanitarian needs remain urgent despite the temporary pause in conflict.

Al Jazeera

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Foreign ministers meet in Paris to discuss Gaza aid and peace

European, Arab, and Muslim diplomats gathered in Paris to coordinate support for Palestinians following the Gaza war. Discussions focused on humanitarian aid, reconstruction, and steps toward a lasting peace in the region.

Al Jazeera

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UK high court challenge: Palestinian supporters contest arms ruling

Palestinian organization al Haq is appealing the UK government’s decision to permit fighter jet parts exports to Israel. The case raises questions about arms sales, human rights, and legal oversight in international trade.

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Moment of hope in Gaza as ceasefire brings anticipation, UNRWA says

After a ceasefire agreement, Gaza residents experience a moment of respite and cautious optimism. UNRWA urges an urgent surge in humanitarian aid as people await much-needed relief amid fragile conditions.

Al Jazeera

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Israeli government approves framework to release hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his government has approved a plan to release all remaining hostages in Gaza. The move is part of President Trump’s peace plan and could bring an end to the two-year conflict in th...

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Israel-Hamas deal could transform Middle East if it holds

President Trump appears so hopeful his Middle East peace deal will hold that he intends to fly there this weekend to cement a solution that could transform the region.

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Trump says Israel hostages to be freed early next week

Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas signed an agreement on Thursday to cease fire and free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, in the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to end the two-...

Reuters

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Israel's strike in Qatar may have been turning point in Gaza deal

Israel's strike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas officials may have changed the direction of peace negotiations to end the war in Gaza. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.

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Leaders react to agreement on Gaza ceasefire deal

A ceasefire deal has been reached in Gaza, prompting celebrations among Israelis and Palestinians and drawing widespread praise from international leaders.

France 24

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Why some say Marwan Barghouti could be key to Mideast peace

Marwan Barghouti has been in an Israeli jail for 22 years, but many Palestinians and some Israelis think the controversial leader could be key to reigniting the peace process.

CBC News

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Fahmy: Future of governance of Gaza still unknown

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have both agreed to terms for the release of all hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The deal will also see Israel withdraw its troops from Gaza.

Bloomberg

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Gaza ceasefire deal brings hope after years of death and devastation

Residents of Gaza cautiously celebrated news of a ceasefire agreement that offers a glimmer of hope after two years of unrelenting war. While the truce marks the first significant breakthrough in months, Israeli bombing continued.

Al Jazeera

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Celebrations as Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan

There were celebrations in the Gaza Strip on Thursday after Israel and Hamas announced they'd agreed to the first phase of a US-proposed peace plan. It is a major breakthrough in the war.

Africanews

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Mali's government dismisses officers over foiled coup attempt

Mali's transitional leader, General Assimi Goïta, has formally dismissed a dozen high-ranking military personnel for their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt in August, according to a presidential decree made public this Wednes...

Africanews

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DRC President Tshisekedi appeals to Kagame to halt M23 violence

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi directly appealed to Rwandan President Paul Kagame to end his country's support for the M23 rebel group, issuing a public plea for peace during an international forum in Brussels.

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