Is the War Over? Plus: Zohran Mamdani's bus plan makes no sense, Kristi Noem's description of antifa makes no sense, and more... Reason · Oct 9, 2025
What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza Israel and Hamas sealed a breakthrough deal to pause the war in Gaza and release the remaining hostages The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
John Fetterman Congratulates Trump On Gaza Deal: 'Now, Enduring Peace In The Region Is Possible' Democratic Sen. John Fetterman congratulated President Donald Trump on the Gaza deal, claiming that "now, enduring peace in the region is possible" Latin Times · Oct 9, 2025
How Donald Trump’s ‘dead cat diplomacy’ may have changed the course of the Gaza war When Donald Trump called Benjamin Netanyahu on October 4 to tell him that Hamas had agreed to at least some of his 20-point ceasefire plan, the Israeli prime minister’s equivocal response was he saw “nothing to celebrate, and that it doesn’t mean anything”. According to reports, the US president fired… The Conversation · Oct 9, 2025
Hamas disarmament and Gaza’s post-war governance: What’s next in ‘phase two’ of Trump’s ceasefire plan IN FOCUS: Donald Trump says that the ceasefire agreement is in its second phase – but details remain unclear, James C. Reynolds reports The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
The Latest: Israel and Hamas agree to the 'first phase' of Trump's peace plan Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Gaza ceasefire deal analysed: what we know as Trump claims victory in Israel-Hamas peace talks Donald Trump hails the ceasefire as “unprecedented” - but some express caution Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025
Israel, Hamas Agree To Hostage Release, Ceasefire Deal Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards ending a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and unleashed a humanitarian catastrophe. International Business Times · Oct 9, 2025
Pop culture iconography as protest: Why has the One Piece skull been adopted by French protesters? Pop culture as expression of revolt: Gen Z have adopted a symbol from a popular manga for their protest movements. Here’s why the One Piece flag has become a recognised symbol of revolt during French protests - and beyond. Euronews · Oct 9, 2025
EU welcomes first phase of Israel-Hamas deal and reiterates call for two-state solution The EU has been lambasted as "irrelevant" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent interview for Euronews. Euronews · Oct 9, 2025
Voices: Poll of the day: Does Donald Trump deserve to win the Nobel Peace Prize? Have your say: The president has been nominated by a mix of world leaders and politicians, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the governments of Pakistan and Cambodia, and US Congressman Buddy Carter The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Thursday briefing: What the first phase of a Gaza peace plan will bring In today’s newsletter: A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will see the release of hostages and the withdrawal of most of Israel’s troops The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025
Israel’s government approves hostage and ceasefire deal – as it happened This live blog is now closed,. The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025
Tears of joy and celebratory gunfire: how Gaza and Israel reacted to news of ceasefire deal An initially improbable peace plan put forward by US president Donald Trump was on Thursday agreed to in its ‘initial phase’ by Israel and Hamas The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025 Gaza latest: Israeli cabinet signs off on peace deal ahead of ceasefire with Hamas US president Trump says 'first phase' of ceasefire deal will involve release of hostages and withdrawal of Israeli troops
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025 Gaza ceasefire deal: what has been agreed for first phase and why now? Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisoners
International Business Times · Oct 9, 2025 How Donald Trump Pulled Off His Gaza Deal It was a typically theatrical moment for the man who loves to publicly boast of being the "peacemaker-in-chief."
Axios · Oct 9, 2025 Trump tells Axios he's "likely" going to Israel for speech after Gaza deal "It is a great day for Israel and for the world," he said in a call with Axios.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025 Trump says Gaza peace deal ‘very close’ and he may travel to Middle East in days US president optimistic after US, Qatari and Turkish officials join third day of indirect Israel-Hamas talks in Egypt
The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2025 Polls and politics point to a sea change in US views on Israel. Will it matter? Fueled by dissent over the war in Gaza, the US public’s views are changing – and support for the Palestinians is rising
International Business Times UK · Oct 8, 2025 Is Donald Trump About to Win the Nobel Peace Prize 2025? He Is Up Against Musk, a Late Pope And a Jailed Politician With 338 nominees, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize shortlist includes Trump, Musk, and others in a fiercely debated lineup.
Euronews · Oct 8, 2025 Hamas says it is ready to reach Gaza deal but needs 'real' guarantees of lasting ceasefire Hamas’ lead negotiator says the group needs guarantees of a lasting peace as indirect talks with Israel to reach an agreement over the implementation of the first phase of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza enter the third day.
Euronews · Oct 8, 2025 I'm the clearest defender of Israel in Brussels, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says On the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel, Johann Wadephul praised himself of being "the one who always stands most clearly on Israel's side" when he is surrounded by his EU counterparts in Brussels.
Axios · Oct 8, 2025 Kushner and Trump envoy arrive in Egypt for crucial negotiations on Gaza deal Trump and his team are pushing hard for both Israel and Hamas to conclude their negotiations within days and reach a deal.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 Gaza latest: Trump says deal reached for Hamas to release hostages and Israel to withdraw troops as ‘first steps’ toward peace Trump claims all hostages will be released ‘very soon’ after negotiators ‘sign off’ on plan