Tag: Israel-Hamas Conflict
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Gaza Ceasefire Holds: Unresolved Questions Amid Relative Calm
The Ceasefire in Gaza: A Momentary Pause, Not a Final Verdict After days of intense pressure from the United States, Arab states, and regional partners, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza appeared to hold. The deal, designed to pause two years of war and lay the groundwork for a staged withdrawal and reconstruction,…
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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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Hamas and Israel Ceasefire Brings Gaza Relief and Hope
Ceasefire Takes Effect as Gaza Echoes with Mixed Emotions The long-awaited ceasefire between Hamas and Israel began to take hold, bringing a rare moment of pause to a conflict that has devastated Gaza for years. Thousands of displaced Palestinians started the slow return to their homes, while Israeli troops began pulling back from select areas…
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Live Updates: Gaza Ceasefire First Phase Moves Forward as Hostages Expected to Return
Overview of the First-Phase Ceasefire Plan Updated developments show a U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework between Israel and Hamas moving into its first phase. The Israeli cabinet is expected to vote on the plan soon, with the goal of deploying forces to a proposed initial withdrawal line within 24 hours of approval. The plan envisions a sequence…
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Democrats Credit Trump for Gaza Ceasefire While Steering Clear of Nobel Prize Talk
Democrats Grant Partial Credit to Trump Over Gaza Ceasefire In a tense political moment shaped by flashes of praise and cautious scrutiny, Democratic senators offered measured credit to President Donald Trump for playing a role in brokering the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire. The remarks came as lawmakers warned that turning a fragile agreement…
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Trump Announces First Phase of Gaza Deal: Hostages to Be Released Under His Plan
Overview: A Promising Step in a Long Road to Gaza Peace In a dramatic development that could reshape the conflict surrounding Gaza, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 8 that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of his 20-point peace plan. The deal envisions a ceasefire, a staged release of…
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire: First phase agreed, hostage release
Breakthrough in Gaza: The first phase of a ceasefire plan In a development that sent ripples through energy markets and political capitals alike, Israel and Hamas announced the first phase of a plan to end the Gaza war. The framework centers on a ceasefire, a hostage-prisoner exchange, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces to an…
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Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Gaza Peace Plan Amid Trump Announcement
Overview: A Carying Step Toward Gaza Ceasefire In a development that has jolted regional diplomacy, Israel and Hamas have reportedly signed off on the first phase of a US-led Gaza peace plan. The announcement, coming after days of negotiations in Egypt, positions a path toward the release of hostages, a ceasefire in Gaza, and a…
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Woman cuts down yellow ribbons for Israeli hostages in Gaza: police probe criminal damage
Background: a memorial of support amid mounting concern In Muswell Hill, Haringey, a row of yellow ribbons on Fortis Green Road became a visible symbol of solidarity with Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The ribbons were installed on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks and were meant to express hope for the safe…