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Israeli Military Says Ceasefire Is in Effect
Ceasefire Takes Hold in Gaza
Oct 10, 2025 6:01 AM CDT

Ceasefire Takes Hold in Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza after Israeli troops pull back

(Newser) - Palestinians began returning to the north of Gaza on Friday after Israel's military said a ceasefire was in effect and its forces were shifting positions inside the territory as part of the agreement. The ceasefire at noon local time came after the Israeli government approved the deal early...

Ahead of Nobel Peace Prize, Trump Dominates the Chatter
Trump's Push for a Nobel
Comes to a Head on Friday
the rundown
Oct 9, 2025 11:57 AM CDT

Trump's Push for a Nobel Comes to a Head on Friday

Israelis, Palestinians praise him, though panel's selection came before peace deal

(Newser) - The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday, and the big question is whether it will go to President Trump. The president and the White House have made no secret of his desire to win it, with repeated references to his role in ending conflicts...

What Happens Next With the Gaza Deal, Hostages
What Happens Next
With the Gaza Deal, Hostages
the rundown
Oct 9, 2025 6:09 AM CDT

What Happens Next With the Gaza Deal, Hostages

Captives may be freed Sunday or Monday, and Trump is expected to travel to Israel

(Newser) - The broad strokes of a deal between Israel and Hamas has been struck, one that holds promise for the release of hostages and the end of two years of fighting. Details:
  • In Israel: Israel's government meets Thursday to formally consider the first phase of the deal, and approval is
...

What to Know About Israel-Hamas Talks

Day one reportedly ended on a positive note

(Newser) - Israel and Hamas began indirect talks on ending the war in Gaza on Monday, after both sides signaled support for US President Trump's peace plan , the AP reports. The talks in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh are brokered by the US and aim at hammering out...

After Trump Ultimatum, Hamas Partly Accepts US Plan

Militant group says it's OK with releasing hostages and giving up power, but wants further negotiations

(Newser) - Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of President Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians. The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree...

Trump Gives Hamas a Sunday Deadline
Trump Gives Hamas
a Sunday Deadline
Oct 3, 2025 10:16 AM CDT

Trump Gives Hamas a Sunday Deadline

He says 'all HELL' will break out if group hasn't accepted peace plan by 6pm

(Newser) - President Trump said Friday that Hamas must agree to a proposed peace deal for Gaza by 6pm Eastern time on Sunday and threatened the group will suffer more attacks if it doesn't.
  • In a Truth Social post, Trump said: "Every Country has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE
...

After Israeli Strike, Trump Vows to Protect Qatar

President signs EO vowing to use all measures, including US military, to protect energy-rich nation

(Newser) - President Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures, including US military action, to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar, though it remains unclear just what weight the pledge will carry. The text of the order , dated Monday, appears to be another measure by Trump to assure...

Trump, Netanyahu Agree on Gaza Peace Plan

Under 20-point plan, Trump would chair 'Board of Peace' overseeing Gaza

(Newser) - President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday they've agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it's unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms.
  • Trump laid out a 20-point plan on Monday for ending the Israel-Hamas war and establishing a postwar governance
...

In UN Speech, Netanyahu Wore QR Code

It was a link to images from the Oct. 7 massacre

(Newser) - During his defiant speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu wore a prominent QR code on his lapel, notes the Jerusalem Post . As it turns out, the code is a link to a website with graphic images and videos from the Hamas massacre of Israeli...

Ex-UK Prime Minister Blair at Top of List to Run Gaza

His name is being floated to manage UN transitional team in charge of Gaza before Palestinian handover

(Newser) - Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is reportedly involved in discussions about overseeing a transitional authority in Gaza, should a ceasefire be reached. Per the BBC , Blair has participated in high-level talks with various stakeholders on both ending the current conflict and shaping Gaza's future governance. The latest...

Netanyahu Heckled During a Fiery UN Speech

Reps from multiple nations stage protest, walk out as Israeli leader defends Gaza military campaign

(Newser) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a chilly reception at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, where he defended his government's military actions in Gaza and vowed to "finish the job" until Hamas is defeated. As Netanyahu stepped to the podium, representatives from numerous countries left...

Trump on Israel: 'There's Been Enough. It's Time to Stop Now'

Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex West Bank

(Newser) - President Trump split with Israel Thursday, telling reporters from the Oval Office, "I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank." He went on to emphasize that "there's been enough. It's time to stop now." His comments surfaced as Israeli Prime Minister...

Abbas: Hamas Gets No Seat at Table in Postwar Gaza

Speaking to UN General Assembly, Palestinian leader says assault on Gaza 'will not break our will'

(Newser) - The Palestinian president, speaking to the UN General Assembly over video after the United States revoked his visa, told world leaders on Thursday that his people "reject" the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and pledged that the militant group would have no role in governing Gaza after the war...

3 Major Allies Break With US to Recognize Palestinian State

UK, Canada, Australia make announcements ahead of UN General Assembly in New York

(Newser) - In a a break with the US and a dramatic departure from long-held policy, the UK, Canada, and Australia officially recognized a state of Palestine on Sunday. Reflecting international opposition to Israel's attacks in Gaza, the announcement by the nations' prime ministers was made the day before United...

'Cataclysmic' Scenes as Palestinians Flee Gaza City

Israeli military warns that it plans to deploy 'unprecedented and extreme' force

(Newser) - The Israeli military has issued an ominous warning to Gaza City residents, announcing it will deploy "unprecedented force" in the area while urging civilians to evacuate south. The Salah al-Din road, recently used as a main evacuation route, has now been shut, leaving one street as the only...

Sanders Is First Senator to Call Gaza a Genocide

Cites UN findings, urges end to US military aid

(Newser) - Sen. Bernie Sanders publicly labeled Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide this week, making him the first sitting US senator to use the term in reference to the ongoing conflict. In a statement , Sanders said the evidence is "inescapable," referencing a recent UN commission report that...

As Tension Lingers, Rubio Visits Israel

Trump has criticized the strike on Hamas in Qatar

(Newser) - As international pressure mounts over Israel's latest offensive in Gaza, Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Jerusalem to reaffirm "unbreakable" ties with Israel—even as both allies face global criticism and a humanitarian crisis deepens. After their visit to the site on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

Intelligence Agency Sat Out Israeli Airstrike in Qatar

Mossad chief objected to attack on Hamas leaders, fearing danger to hostage negotiations and diplomacy

(Newser) - Israel's recent airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar has exposed deep divisions within its own intelligence ranks, as the Mossad refused to carry out the mission over fears of diplomatic fallout and questions about its timing. The famed intelligence agency stayed on the sidelines despite having drawn up...

Qatar PM: Israel 'Just Killed Any Hope for Those Hostages'

Strike on Hamas negotiators in Doha sparks global condemnation and fear

(Newser) - Qatar's prime minister is sharply criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an airstrike in Doha killed six Hamas members assigned to ceasefire talks, the Guardian reports. In a CNN interview, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani called the strike an act of "state terror" and claimed...

Trump Rebukes Israel for Qatar Strike
Trump Issues Rare
Rebuke of Israel
Sep 10, 2025 12:00 AM CDT

Trump Issues Rare Rebuke of Israel

Strike in Doha sparks tension between US, Israel, and Qatar

(Newser) - President Trump publicly rebuked Israel Tuesday after its military strike in Qatar, warning that the attack on a key US ally risks unraveling fragile peace negotiations in the region, NBC News reports. "Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a Sovereign Nation and close Ally of the United States, that is...

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