Middle East peace

  • India Welcomes US-Brokered Israel-Hamas Peace Deal to Release Hostages and End Gaza Conflict

    India Welcomes US-Brokered Israel-Hamas Peace Deal to Release Hostages and End Gaza Conflict

    Oct 09, 2025 12:59 pm CST

    India has endorsed the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas facilitated by the US, which will secure the release of hostages and initiate an Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. Prime Minister Modi praised Netanyahu's leadership and expressed hope that the deal would provide humanitarian relief while creating conditions for lasting peace in the region.

  • Netanyahu Praises Trump

    Netanyahu Praises Trump's Crucial Role in Historic Gaza Peace Agreement and Hostage Release Deal

    Oct 09, 2025 10:04 am CST

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly thanked US President Donald Trump for his pivotal role in securing the first phase of a Gaza peace agreement that will return all hostages to Israel. This historic diplomatic breakthrough involves Hamas releasing all captives while Israeli forces withdraw to agreed positions, marking what Trump called a step toward "strong, durable and everlasting peace" in the region.

  • President Trump Celebrates Historic Israel-Hamas Gaza Ceasefire Deal: "A Great Day for the World"

    President Trump Celebrates Historic Israel-Hamas Gaza Ceasefire Deal: "A Great Day for the World"

    Oct 09, 2025 10:03 am CST

    U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the Gaza hostages-for-ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas as "a great day for the world" in an exclusive Reuters interview. The historic deal, negotiated in Egypt, represents a significant diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East conflict, with Trump praising the unprecedented global unity behind the agreement.

  • Historic Breakthrough: Trump Announces First Phase of Israel-Hamas Peace Agreement to End Gaza War

    Historic Breakthrough: Trump Announces First Phase of Israel-Hamas Peace Agreement to End Gaza War

    Oct 09, 2025 09:21 am CST

    President Trump announced a breakthrough agreement between Israel and Hamas on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, promising the release of all hostages and Israeli troop withdrawal as initial steps toward ending the two-year conflict. The deal, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, comes as international pressure mounts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza where over 67,000 people have died in the conflict sparked by Hamas's 2023 attack.

  • Trump Jokes About Canada Becoming "51st US State" During Meeting with PM Mark Carney: Diplomatic Relations and Middle East Peace Discussions

    Trump Jokes About Canada Becoming "51st US State" During Meeting with PM Mark Carney: Diplomatic Relations and Middle East Peace Discussions

    Oct 08, 2025 05:42 am CST

    During a bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump jokingly referred to Canada as potentially the "51st US State" amid discussions on trade, diplomatic relations, and Middle East peace negotiations. Despite the humor, the meeting highlighted both cooperation and underlying tensions between the two nations, especially regarding their differing positions on Israel and Palestine.

  • Trump Expresses Confidence in Gaza Peace Deal Progress as Hamas Agrees to "Very Important" Terms

    Trump Expresses Confidence in Gaza Peace Deal Progress as Hamas Agrees to "Very Important" Terms

    Oct 07, 2025 05:05 am CST

    US President Donald Trump shared optimism regarding ongoing Gaza peace negotiations, stating Hamas is agreeing to critical terms during indirect talks with Israel in Egypt. Trump indicated he maintains certain "red lines" for any agreement while expressing confidence that a deal could be reached despite years of failed attempts at resolution. The discussions are proceeding under Trump's proposed 20-point peace plan framework.

  • US Secretary Rubio Calls Hamas "Killers and Terrorists" While Trump Advances Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

    US Secretary Rubio Calls Hamas "Killers and Terrorists" While Trump Advances Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

    Oct 06, 2025 10:07 am CST

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes the terrorist nature of Hamas while highlighting President Trump's coalition with Arab nations to resolve the Gaza conflict. Trump reports significant progress in negotiations for hostage release and lasting Middle East peace, with technical teams meeting in Egypt to finalize details of what could be a historic ceasefire agreement.

  • Israel Continues Gaza Strikes Despite Trump

    Israel Continues Gaza Strikes Despite Trump's Call for Ceasefire and Hamas Peace Proposal

    Oct 04, 2025 03:28 pm CST

    Israeli airstrikes killed six Palestinians in Gaza hours after former US President Trump announced Hamas had agreed to peace terms and called for Israel to stop bombing. Netanyahu's government indicated readiness to implement the first stage of Trump's peace plan while facing domestic political pressure from both hostage families and hardline coalition partners.

  • PM Modi Praises Trump

    PM Modi Praises Trump's Gaza Peace Plan as Hamas Accepts Key Terms

    Oct 04, 2025 12:29 pm CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed support for US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace initiative following Hamas's partial acceptance of the 20-point plan. The development signals potential progress toward ending the conflict, with Trump calling for immediate cessation of bombing to facilitate hostage release. India reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts for durable peace in the region.

  • Trump Calls for Israel to Halt Gaza Bombing Following Hamas

    Trump Calls for Israel to Halt Gaza Bombing Following Hamas's Response to Peace Plan

    Oct 04, 2025 07:36 am CST

    US President Donald Trump urged Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas indicated willingness to release hostages under his ceasefire proposal. Trump believes Hamas is ready for lasting peace in what he called an "unprecedented" development toward Middle East stability. The statement marks his first explicit call for Israel to halt military operations since returning to office.