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Netanyahu Orders New Israeli Military Strikes on Gaza
Netanyahu’s government has accused Hamas of violating the cease-fire after returning the partial remains of a previously-released hostage.
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Netanyahu to Meet Security Chiefs After Israel Accuses Hamas of Cease-Fire Violation
Under the cease-fire agreement, Hamas must release the remains of all remaining Israeli hostages before the next phase of the peace agreement can move forward.
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Delta to Launch 1st US Nonstop Service to Saudi Arabia
The Atlanta–Riyadh service follows the White House-brokered Gaza peace deal, which Trump says could broaden Middle East cooperation.
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Trump Says US Watching Hamas Compliance on Hostage Returns ‘Very Closely’
A team from Egypt arrived in Gaza on Saturday to help search for bodies with an excavator and bulldozers.
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Trump Meets Qatari Leaders, Says Qatar May Join Gaza Peacekeeping Mission
Trump said his plan to stabilize Gaza is being implemented ‘pretty quickly,’ with an international peacekeeping force now taking shape.
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Rubio Says Gaza Security Force Must Include Countries Israel Is ‘Comfortable With’
Gaza cannot be governed by ‘anyone who wants to use it as a launch pad for attacks against Israel,’ said Rubio.
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Vance Calls Israeli Vote to Annex West Bank an ‘Insult’
The vice president was in the country for a two-day visit amid the United States’ push to end the war in Gaza.
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US Dismisses ICJ Opinion Saying Israel Must Allow UN Aid Into Gaza
The United States halted UNRWA funding last year over allegations that its staff were involved in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack on Israel.
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Vance, Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Civil Governance, Security to Advance Cease-Fire Agreement
Netanyahu credited Israeli military pressure and U.S. diplomatic isolation of Hamas for the cease-fire progress.
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Trump Says He’s Urged Restraint From Countries Offering to ‘Straighten Out Hamas’
The U.S. president described hardening international opposition toward Hamas amid challenges to an ongoing Gaza cease-fire.
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Vance Announces Civilian Military Cooperation Center, Vows No US Troops in Gaza
Americans will help staff the new command center, while other nations could supply troops to assist with peacekeeping efforts.
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Israel Confirms Body of IDF Soldier Returned
Senior U.S. officials arrived in Israel to continue work on a lasting cease-fire.
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Trump Says Hamas Could Be Eradicated If It Doesn’t Abide by Cease-Fire
Hamas terrorist group struck Israel Defense Forces (IDF) positions in the Gazan area of Rafah on Oct. 19.
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Israel to Receive Body of Another Hostage, Hamas Confirms
‘No one misplaces people they kidnapped,’ a spokeswoman for Netanyahu’s office said.
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Kushner and Witkoff Reveal How Israel–Hamas Cease-Fire Was Done
Kushner said a key message to Israeli leaders has been the need to help Palestinians ’thrive and do better’
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Crude Oil Prices Fall to Lowest Level in 5 Months
The Energy Information Administration is expecting oil prices to face ‘significant downward pressure’ over the coming months.
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Houthis Detain 20 UN Employees in Yemen’s Capital
‘They seriously jeopardize the safety of U.N. personnel and humanitarian workers and undermine life-saving operations,’ a U.N. spokesperson said.
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Trump Says Israel, Hamas Cease-Fire Still in Place Following Strikes in Gaza
The Israeli military said it has initiated ‘renewed enforcement of the ceasefire’ and promised to uphold the peace agreement.
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Netanyahu Orders New Israeli Military Strikes on Gaza
Netanyahu’s government has accused Hamas of violating the cease-fire after returning the partial remains of a previously-released hostage.
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Netanyahu to Meet Security Chiefs After Israel Accuses Hamas of Cease-Fire Violation
Under the cease-fire agreement, Hamas must release the remains of all remaining Israeli hostages before the next phase of the peace agreement can move forward.
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Delta to Launch 1st US Nonstop Service to Saudi Arabia
The Atlanta–Riyadh service follows the White House-brokered Gaza peace deal, which Trump says could broaden Middle East cooperation.
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Trump Says US Watching Hamas Compliance on Hostage Returns ‘Very Closely’
A team from Egypt arrived in Gaza on Saturday to help search for bodies with an excavator and bulldozers.
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Trump Meets Qatari Leaders, Says Qatar May Join Gaza Peacekeeping Mission
Trump said his plan to stabilize Gaza is being implemented ‘pretty quickly,’ with an international peacekeeping force now taking shape.
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Rubio Says Gaza Security Force Must Include Countries Israel Is ‘Comfortable With’
Gaza cannot be governed by ‘anyone who wants to use it as a launch pad for attacks against Israel,’ said Rubio.
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Vance Calls Israeli Vote to Annex West Bank an ‘Insult’
The vice president was in the country for a two-day visit amid the United States’ push to end the war in Gaza.
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US Dismisses ICJ Opinion Saying Israel Must Allow UN Aid Into Gaza
The United States halted UNRWA funding last year over allegations that its staff were involved in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack on Israel.
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Vance, Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Civil Governance, Security to Advance Cease-Fire Agreement
Netanyahu credited Israeli military pressure and U.S. diplomatic isolation of Hamas for the cease-fire progress.
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Trump Says He’s Urged Restraint From Countries Offering to ‘Straighten Out Hamas’
The U.S. president described hardening international opposition toward Hamas amid challenges to an ongoing Gaza cease-fire.
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Vance Announces Civilian Military Cooperation Center, Vows No US Troops in Gaza
Americans will help staff the new command center, while other nations could supply troops to assist with peacekeeping efforts.
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Israel Confirms Body of IDF Soldier Returned
Senior U.S. officials arrived in Israel to continue work on a lasting cease-fire.
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Trump Says Hamas Could Be Eradicated If It Doesn’t Abide by Cease-Fire
Hamas terrorist group struck Israel Defense Forces (IDF) positions in the Gazan area of Rafah on Oct. 19.
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Israel to Receive Body of Another Hostage, Hamas Confirms
‘No one misplaces people they kidnapped,’ a spokeswoman for Netanyahu’s office said.
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Kushner and Witkoff Reveal How Israel–Hamas Cease-Fire Was Done
Kushner said a key message to Israeli leaders has been the need to help Palestinians ’thrive and do better’
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Crude Oil Prices Fall to Lowest Level in 5 Months
The Energy Information Administration is expecting oil prices to face ‘significant downward pressure’ over the coming months.
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Houthis Detain 20 UN Employees in Yemen’s Capital
‘They seriously jeopardize the safety of U.N. personnel and humanitarian workers and undermine life-saving operations,’ a U.N. spokesperson said.
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Trump Says Israel, Hamas Cease-Fire Still in Place Following Strikes in Gaza
The Israeli military said it has initiated ‘renewed enforcement of the ceasefire’ and promised to uphold the peace agreement.
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