US to send 200 troops to Israel to support and monitor ceasefire deal, reports say Officials say US to establish center in Israel to help flow of humanitarian aid and logistical and security aid The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025
Israeli Cabinet approves 'outline' of deal to release hostages held by Hamas Israel’s Cabinet has approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Israeli Cabinet approves agreement to stop the war in Gaza The hostages are to be freed by Monday. Axios · Oct 9, 2025
Trump very much wants a peace deal — and prize— but one thing still stands in his way: Bibi ANALYSIS: The U.S. president is very eager to see a ceasefire turn into a long-term peace agreement. But he’s got nothing to guarantee that, and needs Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to make it happen, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
US sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor ceasefire deal in Gaza The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private sector players, U.S. officials say The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
UN is ready to surge aid into Gaza and waiting for green light from Israel after deal The United Nations says 170,000 metric tons of food, medicine and other humanitarian aid is ready to enter Gaza The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Gold Retreats Below $4,000, But Silver's Record High Keeps Precious Metals ETF Investors Engaged Gold’s historic rally was stalled on Thursday. The yellow metal crept below $4,000 an ounce as investors booked profits amid the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement and a higher U.S. dollar. The retreat has carried over to the ETF sector, as investors are rebalancing between exposure to gold and silver after a… Benzinga · Oct 9, 2025
Independent Sophie Scamps quits parliamentary sports club after Pocock ban – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025
Morning Mail: Hamas says war ‘completely over’, Dreyfus’s seat in Socialist Left sights, plea for help amid NDIS changes US president says Israeli captives could be released on Monday; Victorian faction could target seat of Isaacs The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025
Israel says Gaza ceasefire has begun as troops pull back and thousands of Palestinians return home IDF says ceasefire agreement came in at midday local time, with Israeli hostages expected to be released early next week Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025
Hamas and Israel prepare to implement ceasefire as Netanyahu says deal approved by government Israel’s government ratified the ceasefire and hostage deal on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025
Derek Gee claims he faces legal damages in the millions after terminating contract with Israel-Premier Tech Canadian cites 'serious concerns related to racing for the team' in message Cycling News · Oct 9, 2025
Israeli settlements a threat to Palestinian state, Macron warns French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that expanding Israeli settlements threatened a Palestinian state and US-led peace efforts, as France hosted Arab and European ministers to find ways to boost the Palestinians after a Gaza ceasefire deal was announced. Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2025
Could Austria refuse to host 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is frozen out? Israel has been a participant in Eurovision, established after World War II to provide a forum for peaceful competition among nations, since 1973. Euronews · Oct 9, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025 ‘Trump is like a juggernaut’: how the Gaza ceasefire deal was done Sidelines chat at UN was turning point for US president, but others also have right to claim role in end of two-year war
International Business Times · Oct 9, 2025 Trump Eyes Egypt Trip, Says Hostages To Be Freed Early Next Week US President Donald Trump said he would try to go to Egypt for the signing of a Gaza ceasefire deal, adding that he expected Hamas to free hostages on Monday or Tuesday under the long-sought agreement.
Reason · Oct 9, 2025 What Changed Over the Past Seven Months of War in the Middle East? The war in Gaza was already over in January. Trump let it reopen and expand. A ceasefire is good—but it should have happened much earlier.
The Conversation · Oct 9, 2025 For war-weary Syria, potential benefits of security pact with Israel comes with big risks On Sept. 21, 2025, a senior U.S official boasted that an Israeli-Syrian security agreement to resolve months of conflict was “99% complete” and would be announced within two weeks.
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025 Donald Trump pledges ‘day of joy’ after historic Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal ‘Moment of profound relief’ as first stage of peace deal agreed and Donald Trump plans Middle East visit for release of hostages
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025 The Guardian view on Trump and the ceasefire deal: hope at last, but the real work is just beginning Editorial: This is the best prospect of ending Israel’s war in Gaza since it began. But a long-term solution remains distant
The Conversation · Oct 9, 2025 Gaza ceasefire and Donald Trump’s ‘dead cat diplomacy’ This newsletter was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox.
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025 Trump ‘going to try and make a trip’ to Middle East ‘Monday or Tuesday’ timed to Gaza hostage release Israel says a cease-fire will go into effect on Friday as part of the U.S.-brokered peace deal with Hamas
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025 Gaza peace deal explained: What we know about Israel-Hamas agreement Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, 8 October, that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal.
AAP · Oct 9, 2025 Activists claim they saw abuse, Thunberg 'humiliation' A group of activists detained in Israel say they'd do it all again, despite the abuse they claim to have witnessed, after being warmly welcomed home.
AAP · Oct 9, 2025 Focus turns to lasting peace as ceasefire deal hailed Community and political leaders have expressed relief at a ceasefire deal on Gaza and hope for rebuilding social cohesion in Australia.