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Trump sees peace — and personal vindication — within reach in Gaza

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President Donald Trump is celebrating a breakthrough in the two-year conflict in the Middle East, calling it something people said could never be done. Trump helped forged a ceasefire and hostage release deal that could end the bloodshed that began two years ago with Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel…

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  1. Hamas and Israel are on the verge of a ceasefire. What’s being left unsaid, though, could scupper the deal

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  2. Israel, Hamas begin key talks in push to end Gaza war

    Headline from The Hill ·

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    Trump sees peace — and personal vindication — within reach in Gaza

    Headline from WDIO Duluth ·

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  1. CBS News

    Hamas says it has agreed to parts of the Gaza peace proposal outlined by President Trump (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.

  2. Al-Monitor

    Gazans hail Trump ceasefire call as Hamas agrees to free hostages (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Smoke billowed over Gaza City on Saturday, yet for the first time in months, residents felt a ceasefire was within reach as they welcomed US President Donald Trump's call for Israel to stop bombing."Trump's announcement was very surprising to me, as he has always been biased toward Israel," said 24-…

  3. The Conversation US

    Hamas and Israel are on the verge of a ceasefire. What’s being left unsaid, though, could scupper the deal (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    The political process described in Trump’s peace plan is open to differing interpretations and many fear it would take power out of the hands of Palestinians.

  4. RedState

    UPDATED: Israel, Hamas on the Verge of Ceasefire Deal, President Trump Announces; Netanyahu Reacts (opens RedState)

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    Israel and Hamas approach a ceasefire deal, with Trump announcing hostages to be released.

  5. CBS News

    Israel-Hamas negotiations spurred by Trump ceasefire plan to start, fueling cautious hope for end to Gaza war (opens CBS News)

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    Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.

  6. New York Post

    Trump admin live updates: Gaza cease-fire talks to begin in Egypt; government shutdown day 6 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Follow The Post’s live coverage of the Trump administration Monday as the US, Israel and Hamas are set to negotiate a ceasefire deal based on President Trump's 20-point plan for peace in Gaza.

  7. The Hill

    Israeli, Hamas officials meet on US Gaza peace plan (opens The Hill)

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    Israel and Hamas met for negotiations on Monday in Egypt, part of efforts to quickly implement President Trump’s plan for a ceasefire, hostage release and pathway to end the war. Trump projected optimism Sunday evening after pushing both Hamas leaders and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to…

  8. The Hill

    Israel, Hamas begin key talks in push to end Gaza war (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Two years since Hamas’s deadly terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, President Trump’s push for peace in the Gaza Strip appears within reach. {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story What to know as Hamas, Israel on brink of Gaza peace deal Two years si…

  9. New York Post

    Trump announces Israel and Hamas signed off on phase one of Gaza peace plan: ‘Hostages will be released very soon’ (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the “first phase” of a peace plan expected to pause fighting in Gaza and lead to the release of hostages held by the terror group.

  10. NBC 6 South Florida

    Trump says ‘first phase' of Gaza peace plan has been signed (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, President Donald...

  11. The Hill

    Trump announces first phase of ceasefire in Gaza (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump announced Wednesday a ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, paving the way for the release of 20 living hostages and relief for nearly 2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

  12. Newsweek

    Trump Gaza Peace Deal: Israel And Hamas Agree To Hostage Plan—Live Updates (opens Newsweek)

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    Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the first phase of President Donald Trump’s ceasefire deal. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

  13. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Trump says first phase of Gaza peace deal is a go (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first phase of a deal to end the two-year war. "I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace

  14. Townhall

    Could Trump's Peace Deal Break the Stalemate In Gaza? (opens Townhall)

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    Trump's peace plan raises hopes for an end to the Gaza conflict and hostages' release.

  15. KEYT Santa Barbara

    What we know and don’t know about Trump’s deal to end the war in Gaza | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — After months of delays and disappointments, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed

  16. MyNorthwest

    The Latest: Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the 'first phase' of his peace plan (opens MyNorthwest)

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    U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at

  17. WDIO Duluth

    Trump sees peace — and personal vindication — within reach in Gaza (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    President Donald Trump is celebrating a breakthrough in the two-year conflict in the Middle East, calling it something people said could never be done. Trump helped forged a ceasefire and hostage release deal that could end the bloodshed that began two years ago with Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel…

  18. Al Jazeera

    Trump announces Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: What we know and what’s next (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    This is the first phase of a 20-point plan announced by Trump last week.

  19. Deadline

    Donald Trump Says Israel And Hamas Have Agreed To First Phase Of Peace Plan (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    President Donald Trump said that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza. Trump posted on Truth Social: "This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps...

  20. The Guardian

    Tears of joy and celebratory gunfire: how Gaza and Israel reacted to news of ceasefire deal (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    An initially improbable peace plan put forward by US president Donald Trump was on Thursday agreed to in its ‘initial phase’ by Israel and Hamas

  21. KESQ Palm Springs

    What we know and don’t know about Trump’s deal to end the war in Gaza (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — After months of delays and disappointments, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his plan for peace in Gaza. Although Trump’s short post on Truth Social represented a major diplomatic breakthrough, it leaves muc…

  22. Al-Monitor

    Trump says Israel, Hamas 'sign off' on phase 1 of Gaza truce deal (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    The announcement comes after key mediators, including from the Trump administration, joined the talks in Egypt.

  23. Military.com

    World Leaders Express Hope After Trump Says Israel and Hamas Agreed to First Phase of Peace Deal (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    World leaders expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the “first phase” of a deal signaling a major breakthrough in the two-year war in Gaza.

  24. The Guardian

    ‘First phase’ of ceasefire deal to end war in Gaza agreed by Israel and Hamas (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Donald Trump announces that all hostages will be released ‘very soon’ and Israel will withdraw troops to an agreed upon line

  25. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    How Donald Trump pulled off his Gaza deal (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    It was a typically theatrical moment for the man who loves to publicly boast of being the "peacemaker-in-chief."

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