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Israel and Hamas Meet in Egypt to Discuss Gaza Peace Plan
ByEphrat Livni October 6, 2025October 7, 2025

As Israelis brace for a day of mourning and commemoration, negotiators for Israel and Hamas met with mediators in Egypt to hash out an end to the war.

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Strong-Armed by Trump, Netanyahu Embraces Gaza Deal as a Personal Win
ByIsabel Kershner October 5, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took credit for an emerging agreement, but it was clear that President Trump was calling the shots.

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Strong-Armed by Trump, Netanyahu Embraces Gaza Deal as a Personal Win
ByIsabel Kershner October 5, 2025October 5, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took credit for an emerging agreement, but it was clear that President Trump was calling the shots.

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Amid the Gaza War, Israel Is More Divided and Isolated Than Ever
ByRoger Cohen, David Guttenfelder and Saher Alghorra October 5, 2025October 7, 2025

The longest war of an endless Israeli-Palestinian conflict has come to challenge Israel’s own image and understanding of itself.

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At a Protest for a Deal, Israelis Wrestle With a Mix of Emotions
ByNatan Odenheimer and Gabby Sobelman October 4, 2025October 8, 2025

Along with optimism that President Trump can lock Israel and Hamas into a deal, many expressed anxiety about being disappointed once more.

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For Netanyahu, Trump’s Nod to Peace Puts Him in a Tough Spot
ByDavid M. Halbfinger October 4, 2025October 5, 2025

The Israeli leader thought he had a plan from the U.S. president that would have represented total victory over Hamas. Suddenly, it looks as though he might not get everything he wants.

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Here’s the latest.
ByLiam Stack October 3, 2025October 4, 2025

The militant group responded to a proposal by President Trump to end the war in Gaza.

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How Trump Used Fury Over Israel’s Qatar Attack to Push Netanyahu on Gaza
ByMark Mazzetti, Adam Rasgon, Katie Rogers and Luke Broadwater October 3, 2025

Hamas has agreed to some elements of the proposal by President Trump to end the war in Gaza, but it’s not clear if its conditions would satisfy the White House or Israel.

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How Fury Over Israel’s Qatar Attack Pushed Netanyahu on Gaza
ByMark Mazzetti, Adam Rasgon, Katie Rogers and Luke Broadwater October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Hamas has agreed to some elements of the proposal by President Trump to end the war in Gaza, but it’s not clear if its conditions ultimately would satisfy the White House or Israel.

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Trump Sets Sunday Deadline for Hamas to Agree to Cease-fire Plan With Israel
ByKatie Rogers October 3, 2025

President Trump said Hamas would be “extinguished” if it did not agree to a cease-fire proposed by the United States.

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