Gaza ceasefire
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.
Trump Praises "Very Good Friend" PM Modi During Middle East Peace Summit
Oct 14, 2025 09:13 am CST
US President Donald Trump publicly praised India and Prime Minister Modi at an Egyptian peace summit, expressing optimism about India-Pakistan relations while standing alongside Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif. The article explores Trump's claims about mediating regional conflicts, Sharif's Nobel Prize nomination for Trump, and the recent military tensions between India and Pakistan that ended with a ceasefire in May.
Zelensky: Gaza Ceasefire Success Creates Momentum for Ukraine Peace Negotiations
Oct 14, 2025 03:01 am CST
Ukrainian President Zelensky expresses optimism following the Gaza ceasefire, suggesting that President Trump's successful mediation could translate to Ukraine's conflict with Russia. Despite Russia controlling one-fifth of Ukraine and maintaining hardline demands, international leaders are urging Trump to leverage his diplomatic influence toward resolving Europe's largest conflict since World War II.
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.
Hamas Welcomes Trump's Gaza War End Statement, Urges Monitoring of Israeli Actions
Oct 13, 2025 11:15 pm CST
Hamas has welcomed US President Trump's declaration on ending the Gaza conflict and called on international mediators to ensure Israel adheres to the ceasefire agreement. Spokesman Hazem Qassem urged continued monitoring of Israeli actions to prevent renewed aggression against Palestinians in Gaza.
Trump Receives Standing Ovation in Israeli Parliament as Gaza Ceasefire Brings "Historic Dawn of a New Middle East"
Oct 13, 2025 08:19 pm CST
US President Donald Trump visited Israel to address parliament amid a breakthrough Gaza ceasefire deal, receiving high praise from Israeli lawmakers including Speaker Amir Ohana and PM Netanyahu. The ceasefire agreement resulted in the release of 20 hostages by Hamas, with Trump promising a "golden age for Israel" and describing the moment as "the 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.
Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Prisoner Exchange: Who Are the 2,000 Palestinians Being Released in Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Oct 13, 2025 05:46 pm CST
A comprehensive examination of the nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners being released in exchange for 48 Israeli hostages under a new ceasefire agreement. This article explores who these prisoners are, their backgrounds, and the political significance of prisoner releases for both Israelis and Palestinians in the context of the ongoing conflict.