Trump-Gaza latest: Bodies of more Israeli hostages returned after Palestinians killed ‘for breaking ceasefire’ Red Cross received bodies, Israeli military says, as truce appears at risk The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Trump news at a glance: President declares ‘peace in the Middle East’ despite many barriers remaining Donald Trump has vowed to use the power of his presidency to ensure that Israel recognises it has achieved ‘all that it can by force of arms’. Key US politics stories from 13 October 2025 The Guardian - US · Oct 13, 2025
Trump Takes Victory Lap In The Middle East Donald Trump took a victory lap in the Middle East on Monday -- though the ceasefire deal he was there to celebrate could be just the start of a long road towards lasting peace. International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025
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 proposal The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025
Trump’s peace pursuit leaves Mike Johnson holding the bag amid US government shutdown NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump is the only figure who can unify Republicans in Congress. Without him, the House Speaker is sputtering, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Trump sets sights on peace with Iran as he hails ‘end of Gaza war’ In speech to Israeli Knesset hours after hostages released, US president spoke of ‘historic dawn of new Middle East’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025
‘How long we dreamt of this day’: Joy and pain as families reunite across Israel and Palestine ON THE GROUND: 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 The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
A victory lap for Trump – but the beginning of the end for Netanyahu THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: There is cause for jubilation as the last Israeli hostages return to their families, but much of the back-slapping is presumptuous – and Israel’s prime minister deserves no credit for what has been achieved The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
‘I’m shaking all over’: hugs, tears and relief in Israel as Gaza hostages return On a powerfully emotional day, 20 Israelis went home, hundreds of Palestinians were freed from prison and Trump had his perfectly scripted moment The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025
‘All we see is destruction’: Palestinians pulling bodies from the rubble of Gaza fear the fragile ceasefire will not last As aid trickles in, families reunite and people return to their homes, citizens of Gaza tell The Independent that they are still in danger The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
'Historic Dawn': Trump Takes Victory Lap In Israel As Donald Trump savoured the cheers of Israeli lawmakers it was a moment of triumph for the US president -- and as usual he made the most of it. International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025
Trump brings state of daughter Ivanka and Jared Kushner’s marriage into his Israeli parliament address on Gaza peace Trump’s son-in-law played pivotal role in securing ceasefire after two years of war in Gaza The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Trump plan to invite Netanyahu to Gaza summit aborted after Erdoğan warning Turkish president threatens to pull out of Sharm el-Sheikh conference unless Israeli PM’s attendance ruled out The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025
Reason · Oct 13, 2025 All 20 Surviving Hostages Freed Plus: Luigi Mangione and the death penalty, LLMs and their gambling addictions, and more...
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025 OPINION - One man made peace possible; it was Donald Trump This is only the beginning of the peace and much remains to be done, but it’s still a remarkable feat
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025 The war in Gaza is over, says Trump. Now who will be responsible for maintaining the peace? Israelis believe their interests are better served by Washington than Jerusalem. But will Trump and Netanyahu’s focus change now the hostages are home? asks Roy Schwartz, senior editor at Haaretz
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Trump’s team including ‘rock star’ Mike Huckabee and Steve Witkoff given rapturous applause by Israeli parliament Benjamin Netanyahu told Trump he was “committed to this peace” as he hailed Trump’s achievements on Monday
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Trump urges Israel to embrace ‘peace and prosperity’ as he takes victory lap in Knesset speech Donald Trump urges Israeli president to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu over bribery and fraud charges
Axios · Oct 13, 2025 Trump urges pardon for Netanyahu during Gaza address to Knesset "Cigars and champagne, who the hell cares about this?"
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Netanyahu announces Israel peace prize for Trump at Knesset: ‘Thank you for paving a path to peace’ Benjamin Netanyahu said he had nominated Donald Trump as the first non-Israeli person to receive the Israel Prize, the country’s most prestigious civilian award, as the US president prepared to address the Knesset on Monday, 13 October.
Euronews · Oct 13, 2025 The Gaza peace plan – what comes next? The release of the hostages is just the first step towards a more durable peace. Many details regarding Hamas disarmament, Gaza governance and full Israeli withdrawal remain to be negotiated. Here’s what we know.
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025 Trump envoy praises UK’s ‘vital role’ in Gaza talks Steve Witkoff lauded the ‘incredible input’ of National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Trump says ‘everybody is happy’ as he arrives in Israel to meet freed hostage families The US president touched down in Israel as the first of the remaining Hamas hostages were released
International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025 Latest Developments In The Gaza Ceasefire A Red Cross convoy was on its way to pick up a first group of Israeli hostages to be freed by Hamas as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, the Israeli military said Monday.