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Israeli diaspora minister Amichai Chikli invited Tommy Robinson, a far-right UK activist with criminal convictions, to visit Israel following a Manchester synagogue attack. The move has sparked condemnation from British Jewish groups and politicians, citing Robinson's history of extremism and criminality. Robinson plans to visit Israel later this month.
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Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are underway in Egypt, focusing on a ceasefire, hostage releases, and troop withdrawals. US and Egyptian mediators report progress, with some initial agreements on terms. The talks follow Hamas's acceptance of US-led peace proposals amid ongoing violence and casualties.
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Negotiations between Hamas and Israel, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the US, have begun in Egypt to discuss a prisoner exchange and ceasefire, on the second anniversary of Hamas's 2023 attack. Talks focus on detainee releases, hostages, and a potential truce, with ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza.
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Arab Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian figure and supporter of a two-state solution, alleges Israel is targeting his father, Marwan Barghouti, in prison. His family reports repeated assaults and threats, with Israel denying the claims. Negotiations for prisoner exchanges are ongoing amid heightened tensions.
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Negotiations between Israel and Hamas, mediated by US, Qatar, and Turkey, have made significant progress toward a ceasefire, with discussions focusing on hostage swaps, Israeli withdrawal, and Gaza's future. The talks are ongoing, with optimism about reaching an agreement soon.
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Israel and Hamas have ratified a ceasefire, with Israel set to release hostages within 72 hours and partial troop withdrawal from Gaza. The deal, brokered after two years of conflict, aims to end hostilities, facilitate aid, and address future governance of Gaza. Key issues like disarmament and political control remain unresolved.
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Macron welcomes a Gaza ceasefire deal but warns that increased settlement activity in the West Bank threatens Palestinian statehood. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas agree to a temporary truce, with ongoing debates over recognition and regional stability. The situation remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue.
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On October 13, 2025, President Donald Trump declared the Gaza war over as a ceasefire took effect and the first seven hostages were released by Hamas. Trump visited Israel, met with Netanyahu and hostage families, and will co-host a peace summit in Egypt. The deal includes prisoner releases, partial Israeli troop withdrawal, and plans for Gaza's governance, though key issues remain unresolved.
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US officials, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, helped broker a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, following intense negotiations in Egypt. The deal includes hostage exchanges, prisoner releases, and partial troop withdrawals, with Egypt playing a key mediating role. The agreement marks a significant step toward regional stability.
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President Trump has reiterated demands for Hamas to disarm and return all hostages, amid ongoing tensions in Gaza. Despite a ceasefire and partial hostage releases, disagreements over disarmament and aid restrictions threaten the fragile peace process. Trump warns of potential military action if Hamas fails to disarm.
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As of October 26, 2025, a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza remains fragile amid ongoing tensions. Despite the truce starting on October 10, both sides accuse each other of violations, including Israeli airstrikes killing dozens of Palestinians and Hamas attacks killing Israeli soldiers. Aid deliveries have been intermittently halted and resumed. Negotiations continue involving US and regional mediators on disarmament and governance.
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US officials, led by Vice President JD Vance, express optimism about the Gaza ceasefire holding amid ongoing tensions. Discussions focus on establishing an international security force to oversee Gaza's stability, with key players including Israel, Turkey, and Indonesia. The situation remains fragile as aid flows increase and negotiations continue.
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Israeli forces launched strikes on Gaza, targeting areas near Khan Younis and Gaza City, with no immediate casualties reported. The escalation follows the return of three Israeli captives' remains, amid ongoing exchanges of bodies and hostages. Israeli and Palestinian forces continue to clash, testing the fragile ceasefire brokered by the US.
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Turkey, along with several Muslim nations, is working to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza to oversee ceasefire implementation and governance. Despite Israeli opposition, Turkey emphasizes Palestinian self-governance and increased humanitarian aid amid ongoing violence and ceasefire violations.
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The US and Saudi Arabia have formalized a multi-billion-dollar partnership covering nuclear energy, defense, and AI. President Trump approved a significant arms sale, including F-35 jets, amid ongoing regional diplomacy and a recent UN ceasefire resolution for Gaza. The agreements aim to strengthen strategic ties.
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Former US spy Jonathan Pollard met with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee in July at the US Embassy in Jerusalem. The meeting, kept off official schedules, was confirmed by Pollard and has sparked controversy, with US officials alarmed by the breach and questions about approval. Pollard criticized US officials' handling of Middle East peace efforts and accused some of working against Israeli interests.
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Since the ceasefire began on October 10, Israel has violated it nearly 500 times, killing 339 Palestinians and injuring 871. Hamas remains committed but calls for clearer monitoring. Recent Israeli strikes and cross-border clashes threaten to derail the fragile truce, with ongoing disputes over Hamas fighters and ceasefire enforcement.
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Raed Saad, a senior Hamas military leader involved in planning the October 2023 attack, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. The strike was a response to ceasefire violations, raising tensions amid ongoing efforts to maintain the fragile truce. Multiple sources confirm his death, which impacts Hamas's military capabilities.
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Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya accused Israel of violating the October ceasefire by killing Hamas commander Raad Saad and others. Despite ongoing Israeli attacks and violations of humanitarian access, Hamas insists the role of international forces should be limited to maintaining the ceasefire, rejecting any internal intervention.