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.

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Israel and Iran have agreed a ceasefire after a twelve day conflict. Meanwhile, Israel strikes in Gaza continue with the humanitarian crisis deepening.

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The future governance of Gaza remains unresolved as details of a recent ceasefire and peace plan have not been fully disclosed. While the ceasefire has provided a temporary reprieve for residents, the specifics regarding governance, withdrawal, and the potential for a lasting peace arrangement are still under negotiation. 

International involvement, including figures from the United States, Israel, and Qatar, has been noted, but the participation and centrality of Palestinian and Arab voices in the process are not yet clear. The reconstruction of Gaza and the establishment of an international security force are among the issues yet to be addressed, with the majority of Gaza's infrastructure reported destroyed and the question of Palestinian self-determination remaining unresolved.

Fahmy: Future of governance of Gaza still unknown

Dalia, again, it could be a historic moment, as you were just talking about with Dan. What do you see as the chances of this ceasefire actually leading to a more permanent peace arrangement in the region? So, of course, there are 2 million Palestinians waking up this morning in Gaza without the hum of the drone, and so, of course, that's a welcome moment. But in terms of how do we understand what the reality is, we don't know the details of this peace plan. We don't know what the agreements are going to be, and it's actually not really hashed out yet. What we do know is that there's the beginnings of a hostage exchange that should perhaps begin on Monday, but beyond that, the details have yet to be agreed upon. So, what is, for example, the future of governance in Gaza going to look like? What is the future of withdrawal? We know that there actually will never be a complete withdrawal, if we just look at the 20-point plan. It will be either a one-state or a two-state, or perhaps a different model. All of these questions we do not know. But unfortunately, what we do know from what happened in the past is that there has been an abrogation of peace plans and agreements, and we have been in phases of peace talks in the past that have been rendered to the wayside. You can only even look to Lebanon, where, for example, there was a peace deal with Hezbollah, which Israel has violated over 2,000 times with different airstrikes. And so, if you think about what the prospects for long-term peace, we can't answer these questions because we simply don't know. What's become clear is it's not—we're not certain what the future of Palestinians and their own governance is going to be, what the future of perhaps Arab participation is going to be. Are Palestinians going to be able to return to their homes tomorrow in the north? We know that the answer to that is no, for example. And so, there's a lot left on the table to be ironed out and decided, but there's more left on the table than has been. So, of course, today might be a moment of reprieve, but it's still a wait-and-see game. NERMEEN SHAIKH, Co-Founder, The New York Times, and The New York Times, Inc.: How much credit does President Trump deserve for getting this across the line? NADJA DROSTEY, The New York Times, Inc.: So, when we know, for example, that Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, is part of this delegation that went to Sharm el-Sheikh, Steve Witkoff, the strategic affairs director in Israel, Ron Dermer, and even the prime minister of Qatar himself, Sheikh Mohammed Abdelhamid bin Jassim Al-Thani, is there, when we saw these big names heading to Egypt, we knew that something was going to come of it. And President Trump putting his kind of finger on the scale the other day and saying that something had to come of it signaled that perhaps we're going to see something. Of course, the fact that, on Friday, the Nobel Committee announces the Peace Prize—President Trump has been hinting at this for a while, and, of course, technically, in the greater scheme of things, this is nonsensical—but for him to also be working on his legacy, to continue to talk about, for example, as he did at the U.N., that he's solving problems that those before him could not solve, is part and parcel of what he's been trying to do. But if you remember when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in the White—was in D.C., was in the Oval Office with the president, and President Trump told him to stop, Israel did not stop. And so, it's not clear what the outcome is going to be, but we do know that President Trump did put his finger on the scale, used the leverage of the White House and the United States, and perhaps moved this further along. But again, the details have not been fully released. Yeah. And looking ahead to the second part of this peace plan, what happens next, with the reconstruction of Gaza, the rebuilding of institutions, the governance of Gaza? How big of a role do you expect Arab states to play, especially with the establishment of this international security force at some point in the future? Is this going to be instrumental in terms of determining whether this longer-term peace plan is viable, and that you actually need the buy-in from Arab states, as well? So one of the biggest failures of this moment is that the international community did not put forth a plan together. Short of that, the Arab countries do need to be part of this peace plan, especially in terms of building and governance towards the future. But Palestinians need to be centered in this, and we have not seen evidence of that. We also have the Blair plan on the table, where there would be an international—for an international governing oversight committee. What does that mean? What does that look like? So, there's a lot of questions in the air. But what has become increasingly clear is that it's not sure or certain that there will be a level of Palestinian self-determination. And I think that's what needs to be ironed out, because without Palestinian self-determination and a prospect for real statehood, then the conflict has not really been ended. We have to talk about these deeper things. And so, if this is a moment for a reprieve, for folks to get their names on paper, that does not mean that this is a long-term peace plan, that this is just perhaps something for the moment. And the big test of this is going to be, are Palestinians going to be able to return home to whatever is left? We know that 90 percent of the infrastructure has been destroyed. And it, again, begs the question of, what is the future? Who's going to be part of it? Who's going to have a stronger voice? We know that the Arab countries need to be part of this. We know that Palestinian voices need to be centered. And that has not been made clear as of yet.

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 the region.

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Israeli government approves framework to release hostages

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted by a grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia. She faces two separate charges, one count of bank fraud and one count of false statements to a financial institution.

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Federal grand jury indicts New York AG Letitia James

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-year war in Gaza.

Washington

Trump says Israel hostages to be freed early next week

The U.S. Senate held its seventh round of votes Thursday on Democratic and Republican plans to fund and reopen the government, but once again the bills failed to pass.

Senate votes to reopen government fail again on 9th day of shutdown

The chemistry award is the third 2025 Nobel Prize to be announced this week. Three U.S. scientists won the award in chemistry for creating a new molecular structure.

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U.S. scientist trio win Nobel Prize in chemistry

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of wanting to sow "chaos" in Ukraine by launching strikes on his country's energy grid and railway infrastructure, in comments published Thursday.

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Zelenskyy says Russia aims to sow 'chaos' with energy strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday (October 8) that Hamas has agreed to release hostages and Israel will pull back its troops in Gaza in the "first phase" of a peace deal. CBS News' Debora Patta reports.

Israel and Hamas agree to phase one of peace deal

Russia and China are sending high-level representatives to North Korea for celebrations honoring 80 years of the ruling party. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

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Russia, China send representatives to North Korea

The Toronto Blue Jays won Game 4 of their American League Division Series matchup against the New York Yankees to advance to the next round of the Major League Baseball playoffs.

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Blue Jays defeat Yankees to advance to ALCS

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has led to major delays and staffing shortages at airports, raising safety concerns. The flight attendants’ union says reduced oversight and overworked crews are putting additional strain on the aviation system.

Aviation less safe during any government shutdown, union warns

Earlier this week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said one of the reasons for staffing shortages at airports is that a growing number of air traffic controllers have been calling in sick. Those controllers don't know when they'll get their next paycheck amid the government shutdown.

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President Trump says he might travel to the Middle East as soon as this weekend as Israel and Hamas continue indirect negotiations to end the war in Gaza. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.

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Trump 'may' go to Egypt or Gaza amid Israel-Hamas peace

A 29-year-old Florida man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire that scorched parts of Los Angeles earlier this year, officials said Wednesday.

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Man arrested for allegedly starting Palisades Fire in California

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two counts in federal court on Wednesday (October 8) after being indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice in September.

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Some air traffic control staffing issues and bad weather are affecting flight delays as the government shutdown enters its eighth day. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more details.

Government shutdown, staffing issues lead to flight delays

Hamas’ lead negotiator says the group needs guarantees of a lasting peace as indirect talks with Israel to reach an agreement over the implementation of the first phase of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza enter the third day.

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Hamas says it is ready to reach Gaza deal but needs 'real' guarantees

Sebastien Lecornu to hold two days of talks to try to shore up cross-party support for his collapsed government.

Paris

Outgoing French PM launches last bid to quell political crisis

Israel is pressing forward with its attacks across the Gaza Strip. 
Its forces have targeted displaced families in Khan Younis, killing a mother and her children. Several Palestinians have also been killed in a strike on Al Shati refugee camp, in Gaza City.

Israeli strikes intensify in Gaza despite ceasefire talks

Palestinian solidarity demonstrators have marched through Mexico and Chile’s capitals, demanding their governments sever diplomatic ties with Israel. The protests mark the second anniversary of Israel's war on Gaza.

Mexico City

Palestinian solidarity protests sweep Latin America

National Guard troops are preparing to be deployed to Chicago. Members of the Texas National Guard arrived just outside the city on Tuesday. The move is being criticized as an abuse of presidential authority.

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National Guard troops preparing to deploy in Chicago

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the White House, where he promised to treat Canada fairly in trade talks, but was less committed to a continental trade deal that also includes Mexico.

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Trump promises trade fairness for Canada during Carney's visit

From Tel Aviv to the Nova Music Festival site, Israelis gathered to remember those who were killed in the October 2023 Hamas attack.

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Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival is attracting global stars including Dave Chappelle, Pete Davidson and Kevin Hart, with reports that some are being paid more than $1 million each. The event is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's push to rebrand the conservative kingdom through sports and entertainment.

Riyadh

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Three U.S.-based scientists have won the Nobel Prize in physics for their work on quantum mechanics. The physics award is the second 2025 Nobel Prize to be announced this week.

Three U.S.-based scientists win Nobel Prize in physics

As the war in Gaza reaches its two-year mark, Israel and Hamas continue negotiations in Egypt. Talks are centered on a proposed ceasefire deal, which includes a partial Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a hostage-prisoner exchange.

Israel and Hamas resume Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt

Israel has deported activist Greta Thunberg along with 170 others who were detained after Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza last week. Some of those deported in recent days have reported mistreatment, allegations that Israel has denied.

Israel deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza Flotilla interception

Leaders in the U.S. state of Illinois are taking President Donald Trump to court, looking to stop the deployment of hundreds of National Guard troops to the streets of Chicago. The White House argues that soldiers are needed to prevent so-called lawlessness.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has given Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu 48 hours to stabilize the government following his sudden resignation. Lecornu stepped down hours after naming his cabinet, amid criticism and growing political instability in a parliament without a clear majority.

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Microchip maker AMD got a huge boost in the race to supply the artificial intelligence revolution. OpenAI, the company behind major AI platform ChatGPT, announced a deal for AMD to provide the AI startup with its high-performance processing chips starting next year.

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It's a race against time to save the remaining 200 or so stranded climbers on Mount Everest after a massive storm dumped at least three feet of snow over the weekend.

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