2 h. ago Eurovision postpones vote on Israel’s participation in 2026 citing ‘recent developments in Middle East’

The European Broadcasting Union says decision on Israel’s participation will now be made in December

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3 h. ago Awkward! Starmer drops smile as Trump turns back on him at Middle East peace summit

The prime minister faced an awkward moment as Donald Trump appeared to invite him up to speak in front of reporters during the Middle East peace summit

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3 h. ago Trump promoted ‘The Abraham Accords’ for peace. What you need to know

Abraham, known as Ibrahim to Muslims, is often invoked by those seeking to bridge interfaith divides

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5 h. ago Trump brags about crowd sizes and bashes Chicago over crime stats while returning from historic Mideast peace deal

On his flight home from the Middle East, Trump focused on domestic issues, including Chicago’s crime rates

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9 h. ago Donald Trump tells crowds there are world leaders he 'doesn't like at ALL' as he teases who they are

Leaders from across the world stood behind the US President as he delivered a speech following the signing of an historic peace deal in the Middle East which has brought an end to the war in Gaza

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9 h. ago Trump says it's now time to end the Ukraine war as he heralds the Middle East new dawn and hails it the 'end of an age of terror and death'

Trump will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House on Friday for what could prove to be a pivotal meeting.

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10 h. ago NATALIE LISBONA: The Trump Show comes to the Knesset as The Donald hails a 'golden age' for the Middle East

The President's landmark address was typical of the imperious ambition of the Donald to kick-start a new dawn in Middle East politics. This was the Trump show.

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12 h. ago Abraham: Don't be surprised if this biblical figure comes up in Middle East push for peace

President Donald Trump repeatedly touted the “Abraham Accords” in his high-profile Middle East trip

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13 h. ago Israeli couple who became symbol of Oct. 7 tragedy are reunited with a kiss for the ages — two years after being torn apart

Avinatan Or has been reunited with Noa Argamani following his release from 738 days in Hamas captivity

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14 h. ago ‘How long we dreamt of this day’: Joy and pain as families reunite across Israel and Palestine

As Donald Trump claims ‘Holy Land is finally at peace’ in bombastic Knesset speech, Bel Trew in Tel Aviv, Rateb al-Qaissy in Ramallah and Nedal Hamdouna in Gaza witness very different homecomings for Israelis and Palestinians freed in deal

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14 h. ago Israelis and Palestinians celebrate as truce brings hope of ‘era of peace’

UN warns Gaza still needs ‘lifesaving aid’ as world leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss 20-point proposalThere was a rare moment of joy among Israelis and Palestinians on Monday as Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages in Gaza as part of a swap deal for nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees, on a day world leaders met in Egypt to try to ensure the current limited truce is extended into a durable peace.Addressing the summit, the Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, called for the ceasefire in Gaza to usher in a new era in the Middle East. “Let the Gaza war be the last of wars in the region,” the president said, amid widespread anxiety over how long the current truce will last. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Trump hails 'historic' Gaza deal at peace summit with world leaders: 'Prayers of millions have been answered'

Donald Trump has hailed his “historic” peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which saw hundreds of hostages and prisoners released earlier today.

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14 h. ago Trump vows lasting peace in Middle East and talks rebuilding Gaza as he signs Egypt accord — but offers few details

Signing caps off a day-long victory lap for Trump as Israeli hostages were freed after two years of Hamas captivity

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14 h. ago Trump insists there is momentum towards a ‘lasting peace’ in the Middle East

US President signs Gaza ceasefire deal and addresses Knesset after release of all remaining living Israeli hostages

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16 h. ago 'Hostages release is huge step but there are still 6 obstacles to peace in Middle East'

'We've had day one of a long process and Israel will have to show immense restraint in the face of provocation,' writes the Mirror's Defence and Security Editor Chris Hughes

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16 h. ago The Guardian view on peace in Gaza: the relief is real, but Trump’s promise of a ‘golden age’ rings hollow | Editorial

Hostage and prisoner releases are bringing joy to families. But there is no guarantee that the ceasefire will end Palestinian sufferingThe reprieve brought by the end of fighting in Gaza is immense. In Israel, the release of the living hostages has led to widespread elation. In Gaza and the West Bank there are also celebrations, as up to 2,000 Palestinian detainees start to be released – though there is distress, too, due to uncertainty about who is being freed and where they will be sent. In northern Gaza, people can finally return to dig through rubble for the remains of an estimated 10,000 missing people.As recently as three weeks ago, the likelihood of a ceasefire appeared remote. But it has taken effect, and on Monday Donald Trump travelled from Jerusalem, where he was cheered in the Knesset, to Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt. There, he joined a high-powered peace summit of more than 20 world leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer. The plan for peace begun there is due to be c...

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16 h. ago Hamas releases final hostages as Trump hails ‘historic dawn’ in Middle East

Israel frees more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as first phase of peace plan is implemented

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16 h. ago Keir kisses the ring: Starmer joins queue of fellow world leaders waiting to shake hands with Donald Trump at Gaza peace summit after US president oversees ceasefire agreement

The Prime Minister was among those who lined up for pictures with the US President after Donald Trump oversaw a Middle East ceasefire agreement.

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16 h. ago All living Israeli hostages freed and hundreds of Palestinian detainees and prisoners released as Trump leads Egypt summit – live

US president in Egypt alongside world leaders after Israeli families welcome hostages home and Palestinian detainees are freedHamas releases 20 remaining living Israeli hostagesJoy and sorrow as Palestinian prisoners and detainees returnDonald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Trump urges Israel to embrace ‘peace and prosperity’ as he takes victory lap in Knesset speech

President calls on Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu over bribery and fraud charges

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