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US to Assign 200 Troops to Gaza Task Force, But No Operations in Gaza: Officials
The troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel while working with other international forces on the ground.
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How Trump Achieved Historic Peace Deal in Middle East
Trump hailed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, which includes the return of all hostages, as a ‘momentous breakthrough.’
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Democrats Applaud 1st Phase of Gaza Peace Deal
Several Democrats called the agreement a positive step, pressing for hostages’ return, humanitarian aid, and a path to lasting peace.
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US Sanctions China-Based Refinery, Port in Fresh Crackdown on Iran’s Oil Trade
China took in the bulk of Iran’s oil exports last year with the help of a sanctions-evading network.
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IDF Says Gaza Cease-Fire Has Come Into Effect
In exchange for all the hostages Hamas is still holding, Israel will release more than 2,000 prisoners, including 250 that are serving life sentences.
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Celebrations Sweep Israel and Gaza as First Phase of Trump’s Peace Plan Secured
Families of hostages held by Hamas expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump and voiced hope for the hostages’ safe return.
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Netanyahu Calls for Trump to Receive Nobel Peace Prize Over Israel–Hamas Deal
The Nobel Peace Prize winner is due to be announced on Oct. 10 in Norway.
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Hostages Will Be Released Monday or Tuesday: Trump
Israel and Hamas agreed to release hostages and Palestinian prisoners, paving the way to an end to the war. The Israeli cabinet to voting to approve the deal.
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World Leaders Welcome 1st Phase of Trump’s Gaza Deal
The deal is set to see the hostages released, the Hamas terrorist group cede control of the Gaza Strip, and Israel withdraw its troops from the enclave.
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First Phase of Gaza Deal Agreed—What to Know
World leaders welcomed the deal, the first step in Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan.
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NSW Premier Will Not Light up the Sydney Opera House in Palestinian Colours
His comments come after the NSW Court of Appeal blocked a pro-Palestinian protest at the Sydney Opera House.
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Australian Leaders Praise Trump and US for Securing First Stage of Israel-Hamas Peace Plan
The deal will see hostages released and Israeli troops withdrawn under the first phase, according to Trump.
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Court Blocks Planned Pro-Palestine Protest at Sydney Opera House
The NSW Court of Appeal has upheld a police bid to stop a planned pro-Palestine protest at the famous landmark over ‘crowd crush’ fears.
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Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan ‘Best Option on Table’: Russian Foreign Minister
Russia maintains that the two-state solution is the only possible way to settle the Gaza war.
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Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Peace Plan
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the hostages and remains held by terrorist group Hamas to be released by Monday.
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Trump Says He May Travel to Middle East on Sunday for Next Stage of Gaza Peace Talks
‘I may go there sometime toward the end of the week, maybe on Sunday ... negotiations are going along very well,’ Trump said.
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US-Backed Kurdish Group, Damascus Agree to Cease-Fire in Northern Syria
The truce follows recent flare-up of violence in two Kurdish districts of Aleppo.
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Hostage, Prisoner Lists Exchanged for Gaza Peace Plan: Hamas
Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan calls for an immediate cease-fire, expanded aid, and the release of all hostages within 72 hours of Israel’s approval.
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Trump Meets Freed Hostage Edan Alexander on Oct. 7 Anniversary
Administration officials called for the immediate release of the 48 remaining hostages held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.
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US to Assign 200 Troops to Gaza Task Force, But No Operations in Gaza: Officials
The troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel while working with other international forces on the ground.
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How Trump Achieved Historic Peace Deal in Middle East
Trump hailed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, which includes the return of all hostages, as a ‘momentous breakthrough.’
|
Democrats Applaud 1st Phase of Gaza Peace Deal
Several Democrats called the agreement a positive step, pressing for hostages’ return, humanitarian aid, and a path to lasting peace.
|
US Sanctions China-Based Refinery, Port in Fresh Crackdown on Iran’s Oil Trade
China took in the bulk of Iran’s oil exports last year with the help of a sanctions-evading network.
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IDF Says Gaza Cease-Fire Has Come Into Effect
In exchange for all the hostages Hamas is still holding, Israel will release more than 2,000 prisoners, including 250 that are serving life sentences.
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Celebrations Sweep Israel and Gaza as First Phase of Trump’s Peace Plan Secured
Families of hostages held by Hamas expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump and voiced hope for the hostages’ safe return.
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Netanyahu Calls for Trump to Receive Nobel Peace Prize Over Israel–Hamas Deal
The Nobel Peace Prize winner is due to be announced on Oct. 10 in Norway.
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Hostages Will Be Released Monday or Tuesday: Trump
Israel and Hamas agreed to release hostages and Palestinian prisoners, paving the way to an end to the war. The Israeli cabinet to voting to approve the deal.
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World Leaders Welcome 1st Phase of Trump’s Gaza Deal
The deal is set to see the hostages released, the Hamas terrorist group cede control of the Gaza Strip, and Israel withdraw its troops from the enclave.
|
First Phase of Gaza Deal Agreed—What to Know
World leaders welcomed the deal, the first step in Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan.
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NSW Premier Will Not Light up the Sydney Opera House in Palestinian Colours
His comments come after the NSW Court of Appeal blocked a pro-Palestinian protest at the Sydney Opera House.
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Australian Leaders Praise Trump and US for Securing First Stage of Israel-Hamas Peace Plan
The deal will see hostages released and Israeli troops withdrawn under the first phase, according to Trump.
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Court Blocks Planned Pro-Palestine Protest at Sydney Opera House
The NSW Court of Appeal has upheld a police bid to stop a planned pro-Palestine protest at the famous landmark over ‘crowd crush’ fears.
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Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan ‘Best Option on Table’: Russian Foreign Minister
Russia maintains that the two-state solution is the only possible way to settle the Gaza war.
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Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Peace Plan
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the hostages and remains held by terrorist group Hamas to be released by Monday.
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Trump Says He May Travel to Middle East on Sunday for Next Stage of Gaza Peace Talks
‘I may go there sometime toward the end of the week, maybe on Sunday ... negotiations are going along very well,’ Trump said.
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US-Backed Kurdish Group, Damascus Agree to Cease-Fire in Northern Syria
The truce follows recent flare-up of violence in two Kurdish districts of Aleppo.
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Hostage, Prisoner Lists Exchanged for Gaza Peace Plan: Hamas
Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan calls for an immediate cease-fire, expanded aid, and the release of all hostages within 72 hours of Israel’s approval.
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Trump Meets Freed Hostage Edan Alexander on Oct. 7 Anniversary
Administration officials called for the immediate release of the 48 remaining hostages held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.
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