Oct 09 Palestinians in Gaza express relief and caution as ceasefire deal raises hopes of ending the war By Wafaa Shurafa, Mariam Fam, Associated Press Many Palestinians express happiness and eagerness for the killings and destruction in Gaza to end but also feel the weight of their losses and uncertainty about the future. Continue reading
Oct 09 What we know about the deal to pause war in Gaza and what’s next By Lee Keath, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Left unanswered is a long list of questions over what happens next. Continue reading
Oct 09 WATCH: Trump holds a Cabinet meeting as Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire By Associated Press President Donald Trump opened a meeting with his Cabinet at the White House on Thursday by speaking about the ceasefire deal and his plans to travel to the Middle East. Continue reading
Oct 09 What world leaders said after Trump announced first steps in Israel-Hamas agreement By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the “first phase” of a deal signaling a major… Continue reading
Oct 08 Israel and Hamas have agreed to ‘first phase’ of Gaza peace plan, Trump announces By Eric Tucker, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Hamas plans to release all 20 living hostages this weekend, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza. Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch 4:23 Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of deal to end Gaza war By Nick Schifrin Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a deal to end the two-year-long war in Gaza. The deal would include the release of all remaining hostages in exchange for Israel's partial withdrawal from Gaza. Nick Schifrin reports. Continue watching
Oct 08 Top officials join Israel-Hamas talks, signaling toughest issues in U.S. plan are on the table By Samy Magdy, Associated Press It's a sign negotiators aim to tackle on Wednesday the toughest issues of an American plan to end the war in Gaza. Hamas says it's seeking solid guarantees from U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel won't resume its military campaign… Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch 8:58 Israel marks 2 years since Hamas attacks as peace talks offer glimmer of hope By Geoff Bennett, Sonia Kopelev Two years after Hamas launched its deadly Oct. 7 attacks, Israelis took to the streets to mourn the loss of loved ones while also demanding the return of hostages still held. Among those kidnapped were the wife and children of… Continue watching
Oct 07 Protesters call for end to war in Gaza on 2-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Protests are being held in several countries protesting the war in Gaza and calling for its end as Israelis mark two years since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Continue reading
Oct 07 Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as Gaza war grinds on By Alon Bernstein, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Israelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war. Continue reading