Who are the 20 hostages who have been released from Gaza?

Updated October 13, 2025 at 8:22 AM EDT TEL AVIV, Israel —During the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 251 people were abducted and taken across the border into Gaza. Under the first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the...

Massive explosion in Cairo during Gaza summit in Egypt 

A powerful explosion rocked the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Monday, shattering windows kilometers away from the site. The blast occurred at a military base in the northern part of the city, close to several government institutions. The explosion...

Hostages head home, but Gaza is still not a done deal: Three reasons why

The current Gaza hostage exchange offers only a brief respite, as the path to lasting peace is still murky The exchange of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners, brokered by international mediators, has brought a moment of profound joy...

The real reason Netanyahu's canceled his participation in the Gaza summit

After Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted US President Donald Trump's invitation to join the peace conference in Egypt, several Arab leaders threatened to boycott the event. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan went so far as to warn...

Trump says Gaza war over, Hamas hands over remaining hostages to Red Cross

JERUSALEM/CAIRO (Reuters): Hamas handed over its remaining Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on Monday (Oct 13) for their transfer to the Israeli military, an official involved in the operation told Reuters....

Gaza on the Brink: Can Exhaustion Forge Peace?

Editor’s note: The following article is based on an interview with Geopolitical Futures Chairman and Founder George Friedman conducted by Christian Smith. Two years ago this week, Hamas’ October 7 attacks stunned Israel and the world. And now for...

Gaza Ceasefire, Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan, Letitia James Indicted

A fragile ceasefire deal is being put to the test as Israeli troops begin pulling back in Gaza. President Trump prepares to travel to the Middle East as the U.S. sends 200 American troops to monitor the agreement between Israel and Hamas. And New...

What you need to know about the UK and Blair’s role in Gaza peace deal

Britain’s claim to have played a 'key role' in the peace process has met scepticism from both Israel and the US Britain is seeking to position itself as a leading partner in the reconstruction of Gaza, as world leaders gather in Egypt to endorse a...

Palestine solidarity discussions in Johannesburg stress ongoing protest:

Last week, the South African liberation leader Nelson Mandela’s grandson Mandla and five compatriots were kidnapped from the Sumud Flotilla’s ships of life by the Israeli military and taken to Ashdod. They were attempting to deliver humanitarian...

The Defeat of Israel and the Rebirth of Palestinian Agency

If we are to speak of a Palestinian victory in Gaza, it is a resounding triumph for the Palestinian people, their indomitable spirit, and their deeply rooted resistance that transcends faction, ideology, and politics. For decades, the prevailing...

Gaza war documented in stories of resilience

[CAIRO, SciDev.Net] Two years of war have transformed Gaza beyond recognition. SciDev.Net’s coverage has documented this devastation — stories of destruction, suffering, and loss — alongside powerful accounts of resilience and scientific...

Israel-Gaza peace plan may lower oil price risk premium by 1-2%: Report

Rystad Energy’s Chief Economist Claudio Galimberti said the peace plan could have wide-ranging implications for the oil market.New Delhi: The White House-backed peace plan to end the Israel-Gaza conflict, which has drawn broad international...

Can Trump’s Gaza Deal Endure Beyond the Applause?

by Our Foreign Affairs Editor Go to Kosovo today and you’ll meet men in their twenties named Tonibler—a single word, a single name, bestowed by grateful parents who wanted to honour the man they believed had saved their nation. It’s a peculiarity...

Israeli Media’s Distorted View of the War in Gaza

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In December 2023, nearly three months after the October 7 massacre, the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies gathered...

Opinion | Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Is More About Dominance Than Inclusion

Last Updated:October 13, 2025, 15:50 IST Wrapped as a peace proposal, Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza proposal revives a familiar world order, one that is built on conditional sovereignty and American managerial control Israeli Prime Minister...

Palestinians begin returning home as Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect

Daijiworld Media Network – Gaza Gaza, Oct 10: Tens of thousands of Palestinians began walking north to return to their homes on Friday after the Israeli military announced that a ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at noon, with troops...

How F1 construction could impact your commute + Windy weather on the way

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Good Morning, Las Vegas, and happy Monday. Here are the headlines you may want to be aware of as you head out the door this morning: Construction begins on temporary bridge for Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix We're just a little...

Band-aiding Gaza: Israel’s war may have ceased, but Palestine’s battles remain

We cannot yet fathom the full environmental cost of the war. The post-war recovery may have an even greater ecological toll than the conflict itself. From a purely humanitarian perspective, around 600 trucks will need to roll into Gaza daily for...

Gaza ceasefire takes effect, as Palestinians return to ravaged homes

The Israeli military has started withdrawing its forces from Gaza following a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, as Palestinians are making their way to northern Gaza. According to the Israeli military, the ceasefire took effect at noon local time on...

5 killed as Pakistani police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A clash between Pakistan authorities and thousands of protesters marching in support of Palestinians killed at least five people including a police officer and injured dozens of other officers on Monday, police and...