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A major breakthrough in the Middle East peace process was announced yesterday, with Israel and Hamas agreeing to a Gaza ceasefire deal that will free the remaining living hostages, bringing an end to a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and unleashed a humanitarian catastrophe. The agreement,
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The Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by Donald Trump marks a significant diplomatic achievement, with the release of hostages expected on Monday or Tuesday. This breakthrough is a win for Israel, which has been forced to concede less than its critics thought possible, and is a testament to Trump's
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The US President, Donald Trump, has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a ceasefire plan in Gaza, bringing relief to Palestinians living in the destroyed enclave. The first phase involves the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
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Israeli authorities have released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including 200,000 families slated for financial aid, as part of a ceasefire agreement brokered by international mediators last week. The deal, announced by President Trump, involves the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, with an influx of aid into the Gaza
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U.S. President Donald Trump has made a breakthrough announcement that Israel and Hamas have signed a peace deal, marking the first phase of a historic agreement aimed at ending the war in Gaza and releasing all hostages. The agreement comes after intense negotiations led by Trump, with mediation from
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Israel and Hamas announced a ceasefire and hostage deal late Wednesday, marking the first stage of a 20-point framework to end the war. The agreement, hosted by Egypt, aims to bring an end to the devastating conflict that has killed over 67,000 Palestinians and displaced hundreds of thousands in
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President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the prospects of a peace deal and hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas, stating that negotiations were "going well" and that he might travel to the Middle East this weekend. Trump and his lead negotiators, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, finished their
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Israeli officials have confirmed that around 20 living hostages and 25 bodies remain in Gaza, two years after Hamas took about 250 people captive in a cross-border assault. President Trump's cease-fire proposal, agreed to by Israel nine days ago, calls for the release of all hostages within 72
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As hostage releases gain momentum in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian group is expected to push for the release of some of its most prominent prisoners, including Marwan Barghouti, considered the most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian political figure. Israel has refused to release Barghouti and
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Two years after the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas, the situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate. The conflict has resulted in devastating destruction, displacement of civilians, and loss of life. Freedom House, a nonprofit organization that advocates for democracy and human rights, has issued
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Thousands of people in southern Israel gathered to mourn the dead on Tuesday, two years after Hamas' October 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war. The main memorial ceremony is being organized by bereaved families, separate from a government-organized event next week. The split reflects deep divisions
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Hamas officials, led by Khalil Al-Hayya, the group's exiled Gaza chief, arrived in Egypt on Sunday for talks with Israeli and US-led negotiators. The negotiations aim to halt fighting and free hostages in Gaza as part of a 20-point plan promoted by US President Donald Trump. Israeli negotiators,
