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Gaza's Powerful Clans Challenge Hamas Control Following Extended Conflict and Ceasefire
Oct 15, 2025 01:16 am CST
As the Gaza ceasefire takes hold, Hamas faces increasing resistance from powerful local clans including the Abu Shabab, Doghmosh, Al-Majayda, and Hellis families. These long-established clan networks with their own armed contingents have emerged as significant challengers to Hamas authority, prompting a violent crackdown as the group attempts to reassert control over the devastated territory.
Zohran Mamdani Calls for Justice as Israeli Hostages Released: Highlights Need to End Palestinian Occupation
Oct 14, 2025 03:43 pm CST
NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani has called for an end to Palestinian occupation while acknowledging the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. As the ceasefire brings hope for reconstruction in Gaza, Mamdani criticized U.S. taxpayer funding of the conflict that has killed over 67,800 Palestinians and 1,100 Israelis, emphasizing that lasting peace requires justice and dignity for all people in the region.
Trump's Gaza Peace Plan: Navigating Netanyahu's Support Amid Political Challenges
Oct 14, 2025 01:54 pm CST
President Trump's Israel-Hamas peace deal marks a diplomatic victory, but maintaining Netanyahu's cooperation amid Israel's upcoming elections presents significant challenges. The agreement's intentional ambiguity secured initial acceptance but leaves critical issues unresolved, including Hamas disarmament and Gaza's future governance. Trump's leverage with Netanyahu will be tested as right-wing pressure within Israel's coalition could potentially derail the fragile ceasefire arrangement.
Israeli Couple Reunites After 738 Days in Hamas Captivity: Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or's Emotional Journey
Oct 14, 2025 11:56 am CST
After 738 days of separation, Israeli couple Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or finally reunited following Or's release as part of a truce deal between Israel and Hamas. Their emotional reunion caps a two-year ordeal that began at the Nova Music Festival attack on October 7, 2023, highlighting the personal stories behind the hostage crisis and the joy of families reconnecting after prolonged captivity.
Fatal Clashes Erupt Between Hamas Security Forces and Doghmush Clan Following Gaza Ceasefire
Oct 14, 2025 03:06 am CST
Violent confrontations between Hamas security forces and the Doghmush clan in Gaza City resulted in multiple fatalities following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The Hamas-run Interior Ministry confirmed casualties on both sides, with approximately sixty clan members arrested amid accusations of collaboration with Israeli forces, which the family denies. The clashes highlight ongoing internal tensions in Gaza as Hamas reasserts control across the territory.
Historic Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Brokers Peace Declaration After Successful Hostage-Prisoner Exchange
Oct 14, 2025 02:10 am CST
US President Donald Trump has facilitated a landmark Gaza ceasefire agreement, culminating in a signed declaration with leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. The deal enabled the release of the final 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, marking a potential turning point in the conflict that has claimed over 67,000 lives. While challenges remain, including Hamas's disarmament and Israel's withdrawal from Gaza, Trump expressed confidence that the agreement would endure as recovery efforts begin in the devastated region.
American-Israeli Soldier Ari Spitz Honored in Knesset Following Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Oct 13, 2025 11:28 pm CST
American-Israeli soldier Ari Spitz, who lost three limbs in a Gaza explosion, was honored in the Knesset by Prime Minister Netanyahu during a historic ceasefire announcement. The ceremony coincided with Hamas releasing the final 20 hostages, marking a potential turning point in the Middle East conflict after two years of war.
Trump Celebrates Historic Israel-Hamas Ceasefire in Knesset Speech: "The Dawn of a New Middle East"
Oct 13, 2025 11:06 pm CST
US President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset following the successful release of all remaining hostages, declaring an end to the Israel-Hamas war and promising a "golden age for Israel." During his historic speech, Trump praised Netanyahu, thanked Arab mediators, and extended an unexpected olive branch to Iran while looking ahead to a regional peace summit in Egypt.
Trump Tells Netanyahu "Be Nice, You're Not At War Anymore" Following Historic Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Oct 13, 2025 08:18 pm CST
US President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset following a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to adopt a gentler approach. During his visit celebrating the release of 20 Israeli hostages and the reciprocal freeing of Palestinian prisoners, Trump claimed credit for bringing peace to the region and promised "a golden age for Israel." Israeli lawmakers responded with an enthusiastic standing ovation to his declaration of "a historic dawn of a new Middle East."
Trump Hails "Historic Dawn of a New Middle East" in Israeli Parliament Speech Following Gaza Ceasefire
Oct 13, 2025 07:53 pm CST
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament following a successful ceasefire in Gaza that led to the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Despite being interrupted by protesters, Trump praised his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for their role in brokering the deal, describing the achievement as the beginning of a new peaceful era for the Middle East.