49 m. ago Israel approves Trump's Gaza ceasefire and hostage release plan as Hamas says war 'over'

Israeli hostages expected to be released early next week and ceasefire begin on Saturday after Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet ratified the peace agreement

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6 h. ago JAN MOIR: No matter what your beliefs, what kind of unfeeling ogre vandalises other people's markers of grief?

After all the devastation of the past two years, a Gaza peace deal has been reached and Donald Trump says all that remains is 'getting the final word down in concrete'.

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7 h. ago Israeli Cabinet approves 'outline' of deal to release hostages held by Hamas

Israel’s Cabinet has approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East

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9 h. ago The Latest: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press

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9 h. ago UN is ready to surge aid into Gaza and waiting for green light from Israel after deal

The United Nations says 170,000 metric tons of food, medicine and other humanitarian aid is ready to enter Gaza

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10 h. ago Trump announces he will travel to Israel for welcoming home of hostages held by Hamas as Gaza deal 'all finalized and done'

Donald Trump confirmed that the deal for peace in Gaza had been reached and that he was planning to travel to the Middle East to celebrate.

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10 h. ago Hamas says war with Israel 'over' after receiving guarantees from US over Trump deal

Israeli ministers are meeting to discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal, which they are expected to approve today

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12 h. ago Hamas declares the war in Gaza OVER: Terrorist chief confirms ceasefire after Trump's historic peace deal

Donald Trump confirmed that the deal for peace in Gaza had been reached and that he was planning to travel to the Middle East to celebrate.

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12 h. ago ‘Trump is like a juggernaut’: how the Gaza ceasefire deal was done

Sidelines chat at UN was turning point for US president, but others also have right to claim role in end of two-year warGaza ceasefire plan – live updatesIt is a well-known adage in politics that success has many parents, but failure is an orphan. Except when Donald Trump is involved, in which case there is only one parent.Nevertheless, many countries and individuals have a right to step forward to claim an authorial role in the deal that it is hoped will bring an end to the two-year war in Gaza. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Trump claims Gaza hostages will be freed NEXT WEEK as he readies for historic Middle East trip

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments as Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of Donald Trump's Middle East peace deal with a ceasefire in Gaza set to come into effect.

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12 h. ago Donald Trump poised for Middle East visit to officially sign Gaza peace deal

Speaking at a televised Cabinet meeting, the US President said he was "looking at" travelling to Egypt for an official signing ceremony for phase one of the agreement

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13 h. ago Donald Trump announces Middle East trip to celebrate Gaza peace deal

President Donald Trump confirmed that the deal for peace in Gaza had been reached and that he was planning to travel to the Middle East to celebrate.

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13 h. ago Donald Trump Gaza peace deal note exposes truth behind social media announcement

Donald Trump was holding a roundtable event with influencers and press at the White House when he was approached by Marco Rubio and handed a note about the Gaza conflict

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14 h. ago Trump claims Gaza hostages will be freed NEXT WEEK as he readies for historic Middle East trip: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments as Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of Donald Trump's Middle East peace deal with a ceasefire in Gaza set to come into effect.

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15 h. ago Revealed: What Marco Rubio whispered to Trump seconds before historic Gaza deal was announced on air

An expert lip reader has revealed what Marco Rubio whispered to Donald Trump moments before he announced a historic Gaza-Israel peace deal.

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15 h. ago Starmer says Gaza deal 'would not have happened' without Trump ahead of Nobel Peace Prize announcement

The winner of the the world's most prestigious award is set to be named on Friday and Mr Trump has made it clear he wants the honour

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15 h. ago ‘It’s over! It’s over!’ they shout, but people here in Gaza still fear what the future may bring | Hassan Abo Qamar

Phase one of Donald Trump’s peace plan has brought joy and relief, yet it’s hard to believe this fragile peace will lastHassan Abo Qamar is a Palestinian writer and journalist based in GazaOn Thursday morning, I didn’t wake up to the sound of explosions, but to my brother shouting: “It’s over! It’s over!” For a moment, I thought I was dreaming. I wondered: what is happening? Has another loved one been targeted? What is over? Then he told me that Donald Trump had said it. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” the president wrote on his social media. For the first day in a long time, people in Gaza woke up to news that could be called happy. The ceasefire went into effect at noon. The sound of Israeli warplanes still echoed in the sky, but, for once, they didn’t feel frightening.The first phase of the agreement only includes the exchange of prisoners. That means 20 Israeli hostages in Gaza thought to be alive and...

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16 h. ago Starmer focused on implementing peace in Middle East, not on Blair’s role

An initial agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting in Gaza and release some hostages and prisoners was announced by Donald Trump.

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16 h. ago Gaza ceasefire deal: what has been agreed for first phase and why now?

Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisonersFull story: First phase of ceasefire deal to end war in Gaza agreedFollow the latest updates liveIsrael and Hamas have agreed to an initial phase of the Gaza plan proposed last week by the US president, Donald Trump. Much remains uncertain but this could be the biggest step yet towards a durable end to the two-year war. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Red Cross convoy travels along Gaza coast in preparation for Israeli hostage release

A Red Cross convoy appears to travel along the Gaza coast after Donald Trump confirmed Israel and Hamas had agreed to the first phase of a “historic” peace deal.

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