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As of late September 2025, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is spearheading a US-backed plan to establish the Gaza International Transitional Authority (GITA), a UN-endorsed interim government for Gaza excluding Hamas and initially sidelining the Palestinian Authority. The plan aims to stabilize Gaza post-conflict, prevent forced displacement, and eventually unify Palestinian territories under the PA, amid Israeli opposition and ongoing regional tensions.
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Hamas has responded positively to US-led peace proposals, prompting international support for a potential ceasefire in Gaza. Israel prepares for negotiations, while ongoing violence continues. The US, Egypt, and Qatar express optimism, but key issues like disarmament remain unresolved.
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Tensions in the West Bank's last entirely Christian village, Taybeh, have increased amid violence from settlers, Israeli restrictions, and regional conflicts. Despite a ceasefire in Gaza, local Christians express deep fears of further escalation and loss of their community, with some families considering leaving.
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Since the ceasefire began on October 10, Hamas has returned 20 hostages and remains in negotiations over the return of bodies and detainees. Israel has received some remains for identification, but forensic challenges and ongoing violence complicate the process amid continued conflict and casualties in Gaza.
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As of December 6, 2025, Gaza remains devastated after two years of war with Israel, with over 70,000 Palestinians killed and much of the territory reduced to rubble. A fragile ceasefire has allowed rare moments of hope, such as a mass wedding of 54 couples, but ongoing violence, humanitarian shortages, and political instability persist amid international efforts to stabilize the region.
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Despite a ceasefire since October 10, Israeli strikes continue in Gaza, with ongoing disputes over disarmament and troop withdrawals. The US plans to deploy a non-combat international force to oversee the next phase, but disagreements over mandates and troop contributions persist amid ongoing violence and political tensions.
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Mohammed Bakri, a Palestinian-Israeli filmmaker and actor known for his politically charged works like 'Jenin, Jenin,' died on December 22 in Nahariya, Israel, from heart and lung issues. His career spanned five decades, challenging narratives and highlighting Palestinian experiences.
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On December 26, 2025, a Palestinian attacker from the West Bank killed two Israelis in a car-ramming and stabbing spree in northern Israel before being shot and hospitalized. The incident follows a Thursday attack by an Israeli reservist who rammed a Palestinian man praying roadside in the West Bank. Israeli military prepares operations in response.