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Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after more Gaza hostages freed – as it happened

Three Israelis and five Thai citizens held in Gaza were freed earlier today

The Guardian - AU

Hamas set to release three Israeli and five Thai nationals from Gaza on Thursday

Three Israelis, including an 80-year-old man and a female Israeli soldier, are among eight due to be returned to Israel under a fragile ceasefire

The Independent UK

American Official Visits Gaza For First Time In Decade

Steve Witkoff's visit to Gaza, highlighting U.S.-Israel cooperation and upcoming hostage release in the region.

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Netanyahu Plans To Meet Trump In Washington Next Week

Israeli PM Netanyahu plans to meet with President Trump in Washington. Details being finalized.

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Trump takes credit for recent Israeli hostage release - despite deal being reached before he was sworn in

‘Today the world celebrates as President Trump secured the release of four more Israeli hostages,’ White House says

The Independent UK

Can Trump make a deal for Middle East peace?

It’s Trump’s proclivity for deal-making and no mess I’m holding on to for progress toward a Palestinian state

The Guardian - US

Trump’s Middle East envoy will enter Gaza as part of ‘inspection team’

Steve Witkoff says he seeks to assure the Gaza ceasefire deal will reach its second phase, despite Trump’s doubts.

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US Middle East Envoy To Visit Gaza For Ceasefire Inspection

US envoy to Gaza to ensure compliance with ceasefire deal, amid doubts on sustainability.

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Trump meets released Israeli hostages at inauguration event – then talks about freeing Jan 6 ‘hostages’

The relatives of the Israeli hostages, clad in yellow scarves, lined up to shake President Trump’s hand

The Independent UK

Trump Envoy Praises Gaza Ceasefire Deal At Rally

Steve Witkoff praises Gaza ceasefire deal at rally, highlighting release of hostages. Trump and Biden teams collaborate for Middle East diplomacy.

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The inside story of how an unlikely alliance of Trump and Biden led to historic Gaza ceasefire deal

The two presidential camps worked together to bring about the talks that led to the pause in the conflict

The Guardian - UK

Who is Steve Witkoff, Trump’s man at the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks?

The real estate magnate and Trump golf partner is said to have played a key role in the deal.

Al Jazeera

Trump’s role in Gaza ceasefire fuels Arab American anger with Biden

Incoming US president suggests that he pressured Israel to take the deal, which is supposed to go into effect on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

Is Trump right to take credit for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire?

Joe Biden bristles at suggestion president-elect made the difference in pushing agreement over the line

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The Guardian - AU

Biden or Trump – who should claim credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal?

Joe Biden says his team negotiated deal but Donald Trump claims it was agreed now only because he is about to become president

Al Jazeera

Biden’s role in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal overshadowed by nemesis Trump

As Biden seeks foreign policy win in his final days, his biggest political rival is seeking to steal the limelight.

International Business Times

Behind The Gaza Deal: A US Odd Couple And Last-minute Snags

The Israel-Hamas deal was made possible by 18-hour days and a "remarkable" partnership between Joe Biden and Donald Trump's Mideast envoys -- but even then it seemed it might come apart at the last minute.

Reason

Nobody Won the War in Gaza

The same ceasefire agreement was almost signed in May 2024. Instead, the pointless violence continued for several more months—at Americans’ expense.

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The Conversation

Gaza deal: what it means for peace in the Middle East – expert Q&A

After 15 months of bitter conflict on the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire deal has been agreed which promises an end to the fighting and will allow for the access of food and other desperately needed humanitarian aid to the civilian population. Since the Israel Defense Forces launched their ground operation…

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What a Gaza ceasefire might look like

In today’s newsletter: With reports of a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations, a look at what the detail includes – and what its obstacles are

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Gaza Truce Closer As Trump Inauguration Nears

Impending Trump inauguration influences potential Gaza truce, with US pressure and political considerations at play.

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Trump Indicates Progress Towards Gaza Hostage And Ceasefire Deal

President-elect Trump and officials are making strides towards a potential hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza, aiming to bring stability and peace to the r...

The Guardian - AU

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal ‘right on brink’, says US, as hopes rise for agreement – as it happened

US secretary of state, in last major foreign policy speech, says countries in Middle East must achieve their aspirations in a climate of peace and security

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US Secretary Of State Praises Trump Team For Hostage Resolution

US Secretary of State Blinken commends Trump and envoy for their role in securing hostage resolution and ceasefire in the Middle East.

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US Secretary Of State Praises Trump And Envoy For Partnership

US Secretary of State commends Trump and Witkoff for their role in advancing efforts to secure a hostage and ceasefire resolution in the Middle East.

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