Tag: Gaza Ceasefire
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Hamas Delivers Bodies of Israeli Hostages as Gaza Ceasefire Teeters
Background: A Fragile Pause in a Long Conflict The ceasefire in Gaza, brokered amid decades of conflict between Israel and Hamas, faced renewed strain as violence resurfaced following Israeli airstrikes across the territory. In a development that underscores the delicacy of any pause, Hamas handed over the bodies of two Israeli hostages to Israeli authorities,…
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Israel Prepares Response After Hamas Returns Remains Not Linked to Hostages
Israel weighs its next move after remains handed over by Hamas Israel said the latest handover of human remains by Hamas does not belong to any of the missing hostages it is actively seeking. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the body in question belonged to Ofir Tzarfati, a civilian killed during Hamas’ assault on 7…
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Hostage Remains Handover Tests Gaza Ceasefire — Israel Responds
Background to the Stop-gap Ceasefire and the Remains Issue The week’s developments unfold inside the framework of a fragile Gaza ceasefire brokered with international mediation. Under the agreement, Hamas agreed to release all living hostages in exchange for the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees, while Israel paused its offensive activities. A key element of…
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Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa Spar in New York City Mayoral Debate
First Debate Sparks a Three-Way Showdown in NYC’s Mayoral Race New York City’s mayoral contest kicked off its televised debate season with a high-stakes exchange among three frontrunners: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa. The event, held on stage before a national audience, addressed pressing urban concerns—from crime and policing to affordability and transit—while…
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Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa Spar in NYC Mayoral Debate
Three-Way Clash Highlights NYC’s Looming Mayoral Contest New York City’s mayoral race heated up in the first of two televised debates, with Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa facing off on critical issues including crime, affordability, housing, and transportation. With less than three weeks until…
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Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa clash in first New York mayoral debate
Overview of the debate and its stakes New York City voters got a crowded podium on Thursday night as the city’s three mayoral contenders faced off in the first of two televised debates before Election Day. Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee and current state assemblyman, shared the stage with former governor Andrew Cuomo, running as…
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Anxiety and Appeals as Identified Hostage Remains Grow, Trump Urges Hamas to Disarm
Rising tensions as more hostage remains are identified The identification of three more deceased hostages among the bodies returned to Israel has intensified emotions and concerns about the trajectory of the ceasefire deal. After a second group of four remains was brought back late on Tuesday, the process of confirming identities continued through official channels,…
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Trump Calls Time Magazine Cover the ‘Worst of All Time’ Amid Gaza Ceasefire Spotlight
Trump rails against Time cover amid Gaza ceasefire feature Former President Donald Trump has branded Time magazine’s latest cover as the “Worst of All Time,” even as the publication gives him prominent credit for brokering a Gaza ceasefire. The November issue carries an eloquent profile of Trump’s role in facilitating the pause in fighting, paired…
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Trump Calls Time Magazine Cover ‘Worst of All Time’ After Gaza Ceasefire Feature
Trump condemns Time cover, calling it the ‘Worst of All Time’ President Donald Trump vented on Truth Social about Time magazine’s cover for its 10 November issue, which praised his role in brokering a Gaza ceasefire. He labeled the image as the “Worst of All Time,” arguing the photograph was unflattering and manipulated to minimize…
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Trump Calls Time Cover ‘Worst of All Time’ as Photo Sparks Debate Over Power and Appearance
Introduction: A Photo Sparks a Political Storm In a clash of political bravado and media interpretation, former President Donald Trump derided Time magazine’s latest cover as the “Worst of All Time.” The November edition, praised for its role in highlighting Trump’s influence on a Gaza ceasefire, features a dramatic upward-looking portrait shot that Trump says…