Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza Strip, doesn't rule out troop deployment

President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, marking the first foreign leader visit of Trump’s second term.

President Trump's Gaza proposal rejected
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Middle East leaders are reportedly questioning President Donald Trump's suggestion that the Palestinian population in Gaza move to Jordan and Egypt.

Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments

President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.

Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in Gaza ceasefire swap for 200 prisoners

Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City, parading them publicly before their transfer, as part of a ceasefire agreement.

Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage deal

Currently, the Israeli government is set to vote on the measure on Saturday, which would delay the release of the first three hostages until Monday.

Approval of Gaza ceasefire delayed
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The world is watching and waiting to see if the Israeli Prime Minister will give final approval to a ceasefire deal that could end the fighting in Gaza.

Netanyahu disputes word of hostage-release ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas

Mediators say Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement following weeks of negotiations, pausing a destructive 15-month war in Gaza. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says details have yet to be finalized.

Hamas, Israel reach ceasefire, hostage deal
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Qatari and Hamas officials say a ceasefire has been reached to pause Israel’s war in Gaza and release dozens of hostages.

US lawmakers still pushing for answers in IDF killing of Seattle woman

Federal and state leaders are once again pushing for answers from the U.S. State Department in the death of Ayşenur Eygi, who was shot and killed by an IDF soldier last September.

Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages

Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. This three-phase plan would need to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.

Final ceasefire deal presented to end war in Gaza
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Both Hamas and Israel say they are close to a deal that will end the fighting in Gaza and bring the hostages home.

Family of UW grad killed in West Bank calling for answers four months later

On Sept. 6, 2024, 26-year-old University of Washington graduate Ayşenur Eygi was shot and killed during a protest on the West Bank. Her family is still waiting for answers from the U.S. government.

Israeli military recovers body of hostage in Gaza tunnel

Israeli forces have recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in a Gaza tunnel as ceasefire talks with Hamas continue. The fate of his son, also a hostage, remains unclear.

Israel launches manhunt for West Bank attack
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The Israeli government has launched a manhunt following a shooting in the occupied West Bank that killed three people.

Israel-Hamas war death toll tops 45,000
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Israeli airstrikes killed more than 50 people in Gaza overnight. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, the death toll between Israel and Hamas Militants now topped 45,000 people.

What's next in Syria after Assad's overthrow
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What's next for Syria after the demise of the Assad regime? The United Nations is urging calm as the country navigates this new beginning.

Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire threatened amid strikes
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Israel and Hezbollah are once again exchanging fire just days after agreeing to pause fighting in southern Lebanon.

Trump warns of "ALL HELL TO PAY" if Israeli hostages are not released

President-elect Donald Trump has called for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, warning of unprecedented consequences if they remain captive by his inauguration.