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Israel and Hamas have reached a deal for the release of 20 Israeli hostages in Gaza, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a partial troop withdrawal. The agreement follows days of negotiations, with the release of hostages expected within 72 hours. The deal aims to de-escalate ongoing conflict and facilitate humanitarian aid entry into Gaza.
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Yuli Edelstein was removed from his committee post after voting in favor of a West Bank annexation bill, which narrowly passed in the Knesset. The move highlights internal party discipline and ongoing debates over Israeli sovereignty, with international and US opposition complicating the process.
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Israeli lawmakers approved a bill to apply Israeli law to the West Bank, seen as a move toward annexation. US officials, including Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio, condemned the move, emphasizing it could threaten peace efforts and US-Israel relations amid ongoing tensions and international opposition.
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Recent Israeli bills to annex parts of the West Bank have sparked international condemnation and US opposition. While Israel pushes for sovereignty, the US, under Trump and others, publicly opposes annexation, citing commitments to Arab states and regional stability amid ongoing Gaza conflict.
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The UN Security Council approved a resolution supporting President Trump's Gaza peace plan, which envisions a transitional administration and international stabilisation force in Gaza. The vote was 13-0 with Russia and China abstaining. Israel opposes the plan, citing security concerns and territorial integrity, while regional and international actors react variably.