Badenoch accuses Labour of prioritising economic ties with China over national security – as it happened Minister calls Badenoch’s claims about Chinese spy trial ‘baseless smears’ The Guardian - UK · 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. Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025
Trump’s ‘shock and awe’ foreign policy achieved a breakthrough in Gaza – but is it sustainable? US President Donald Trump will visit Israel and Egypt this week to oversee the initial implementation of his Gaza peace agreement, which many hope will permanently end the two-year war in the strip. The Conversation · Oct 13, 2025
Trump to Axios: Gaza deal might be my biggest accomplishment "It could be the biggest thing I was ever involved in," he said from Air Force One. Axios · Oct 13, 2025
‘Our nightmare is coming to an end’: Trump flies to Israel to push through last critical hours of Gaza ceasefire Israel expects Hamas to release the remaining hostages early on Monday, as both sides cling to the hope of a fragile ceasefire in Gaza The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025
Israel expects all 20 living hostages to be freed from Gaza on Monday morning Government says it is also preparing for release of 2,000 Palestinian detainees in crucial next phase of ceasefire deal The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025
Israelis cheer Trump at Tel Aviv rally as they brace for the return of hostages Israelis applauded US President Donald Trump, and some booed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner addressed a weekly rally in Tel Aviv that many hoped would be the last. Euronews · Oct 12, 2025
Trump news at a glance: US troops will be paid despite shutdown, president claims Donald Trump says he has directed the defence secretary to release funds on 15 October. Key US politics stories from 11 October at a glance The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2025
Donald Trump and Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to chair Gaza peace summit on Monday Meeting will take place in Sharm el-Sheikh and include leaders of the UK, Italy, Spain and France The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2025
‘Bring them home now’: Thousands in Israel demand ceasefire holds and last hostages returned Donald Trump’s top envoy, son-in-law and daughter addressed ecstatic crowds in Tel Aviv The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025
Ivanka Trump Praises Father and Husband for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Role Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, has praised her father and her husband, Jared Kushner, for their instrumental roles in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. Benzinga · Oct 11, 2025
Blair, Kushner, Trump: who are the key people behind the Gaza ceasefire? Eight political figures who played parts in the agreement The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025
Trump promised not to let Israel break Gaza ceasefire to get deal Israel broke one ceasefire. Trump told the mediators he wouldn't let it happen this time. Axios · Oct 10, 2025
Trump-Gaza latest: Hostages set to be released as US president flies to Israel saying ‘war is over’ Palestinian prisoners and detainees will be freed once the Israeli hostages have crossed the border, most likely on Monday morning The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025 The Witkoffs Keep Winning Despite the Media's Best Efforts For much of the past year, The New York Times has returned repeatedly to the Witkoff family, often portraying their ventures through a political lens. The latest article, published on September 15, featured Zach Witkoff and his company, World Liberty Financial, in a story about alleged political favoritism in the…
Axios · Oct 9, 2025 Israeli Cabinet approves agreement to stop the war in Gaza The hostages are to be freed by Monday.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 8, 2025 Top US envoy Rubio in Paris as diplomats renew drive for peace deal in Gaza US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and top international diplomats are gathering in Paris to coordinate international backing for Washington’s plan on Gaza, as parallel ceasefire talks continue in Egypt.
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
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
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 The critical difference that means peace is closer than ever in Israel-Hamas talks IN FOCUS: Negotiators for both sides are in Egypt, with Trump’s plan being treated as a guidebook rather than the finished product. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew has been speaking to officials behind the scenes
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025 US delegation led by Steve Witkoff due to arrive in Egypt for Gaza talks White House says is it important ‘that we get this done quickly’ as indirect talks restart in Sharm el-Sheikh
Axios · Oct 7, 2025 Scoop: Trump meets Kushner, Witkoff ahead of crucial Gaza talks Trump hopes for a deal to end the war this week.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025 Diplomacy’s lowest point: how the Israel-Gaza conflict was mishandled In two years there have been many versions of a ‘day after’ plan for Gaza and many obstacles to overcome
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 Trump-Gaza live: Hamas reveals its ceasefire conditions as Trump expresses optimism for ‘peace in Middle East’ US delegation and Qatari PM travel to Egypt as peace talks ramp up on Wednesday