Tag: Gaza Ceasefire
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Gaza Ceasefire Stages: Trump Says Consensus Near as Tensions Rise in Lebanon
Overview: Trump Signals Momentum on Gaza Ceasefire U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that, for the most part, there is consensus on the next stages of the Gaza ceasefire plan, while acknowledging that some operational details must still be worked out. He suggested that the current framework could hold as both sides experience fatigue after…
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Trump Says Consensus Seen on Gaza Ceasefire Next Steps as Lebanon Condemns Israeli Strikes
Live updates: Gaza ceasefire plan and regional reactions US President Donald Trump signaled that there is, “for the most part, consensus” on the next stages of the Gaza ceasefire plan, while acknowledging that some details would need to be worked out. In conversations spanning Friday into the weekend, Trump also highlighted the remaining hostages in…
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Palestinians Return to Ruined Homes as Trump Says Gaza Ceasefire Will Hold
Overview: A First Phase with Realistic Hopes and Real Questions The ceasefire deal announced by President Trump is heralded by supporters as a decisive pause in the Gaza conflict and a pathway to returning Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Yet the reality on the ground remains far more complex than the rhetoric. After…
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Ceasefire in Gaza: Thousands Return as Hostages Begin to Be Released and Aid Flows Resume
Thousands Return to a Devastated Gaza as Ceasefire Takes Effect As a U.S.-brokered ceasefire began, thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily damaged northern Gaza Strip. The pause in fighting offers a window for humanitarian relief and the release of the remaining hostages, but it also raises urgent questions about who will govern Gaza…
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What We Know About the Israeli-Palestinian Hostage and Prisoner Exchange Plan
Overview of the Exchange Plan The Israeli government and Palestinian authorities are moving forward with a structured plan to release hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced that the cabinet approved the outline of a deal brokered with American mediation. The plan centers on…
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Ceasefire in Effect: Hamas and Israel Begin Pullback as Gaza Reopens
Ceasefire in Effect: Hamas and Israel Begin Pullback A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel entered into force, prompting Israeli troops to begin pulling back from parts of Gaza as thousands of displaced Palestinians headed toward their abandoned homes. The development, welcomed by some as a turning point, also carries a heavy measure of anxiety about…
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FTSE 100 inches lower as gold cools and defence stocks retreat amid Gaza ceasefire prospects
FTSE 100 trades lower as gold eases and defence names pull back The London stock market edged lower on Friday, with the FTSE 100 drifting around the 9,500 level as gold prices retreated from recent highs and defence stocks came under pressure amid softer Middle East tensions. By mid-morning, the Footsie sat about 11 points…
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Israeli Cabinet Approves Trump-Backed Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Plan
Overview: A Cabinet decision amid a volatile pause in hostilities The Israeli Cabinet has approved a ceasefire plan tied to a broader hostage release framework, a move shaped by an accord that aligns with a Trump-backed approach to Gaza. The agreement comes as the war, ignited by Hamas’ October 7 assault, has caused immense civilian…
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Australia News Live: Gaza Peace Deal Gains Momentum, Albanese Government Maps Defence Property Overhaul
Australia News Live: Key developments in Gaza peace talks and the Albanese government’s Defence property strategy Welcome to our national news live blog. Today’s coverage centers on a landmark international ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, mixed with domestic policy moves as the Australian government signals a proactive stance on security, housing, and public debate.…
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Democrats Credit Trump for Gaza Ceasefire, Stop Short of Nobel Prize Talk
Democrats Give Credit to Trump, But Caution on Prize Talk Democratic senators on Thursday credited President Donald Trump with helping broker what they described as phase one of a Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while urging restraint and caution about how the plan will play out. The nuanced reception reflects a broader pattern in…