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Syria’s New Leaders Are Talking to Russia, a Former Enemy
ByCarlotta Gall and Nicole Tung October 15, 2025

President Ahmed al-Shara is making his first trip to Moscow, which backed the regime his rebels overthrew. Both sides have reasons to put the past aside.

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How the U.S. and the Arab World Teamed Up to Seal the Gaza Deal
ByAdam Rasgon, David M. Halbfinger, Natan Odenheimer, Ronen Bergman and Luke Broadwater October 14, 2025October 15, 2025

The cease-fire talks in Egypt showed that with pressure on Hamas and Israel, seemingly huge impediments could be overcome or set aside.

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Why Was the President of FIFA at the Gaza Summit?
ByTariq Panja October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Gianni Infantino, the head of soccer’s global governing body, frequently appears alongside President Trump at events outside the realm of sports.

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How Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Presents Hurdles for Israel and Hamas
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Adam Rasgon October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Hamas released hostages and agreed to abide by a cease-fire, but persuading it to lay down its arms is another matter.

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Trump and Abbas Share Moment of Rapprochement in Egypt
ByEphrat Livni October 13, 2025

The Palestinian leader was recently denied a U.S. visa, preventing him from going to the United Nations last month to witness the recognition of a Palestinian state by several nations.

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As Hostages and Prisoners Return Home, Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ in Mideast
By October 13, 2025

With Hamas freeing the last 20 living Israeli hostages and Israel releasing some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, President Trump proclaimed an ‘end’ to the war, but big questions about Gaza’s future remain.

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As Hostages and Prisoners Return Home, Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ in Mideast
By October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

With Hamas freeing the last 20 living Israeli hostages and Israel releasing some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, President Trump proclaimed an ‘end’ to the war, but big questions about Gaza’s future remain.

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Trump Takes a Victory Lap, but Avoids Questions About What’s Next
ByDavid E. Sanger and Erika Solomon October 13, 2025October 14, 2025

Except for brief references, President Trump did not talk about what it would take to rebuild Gaza or about the future of the Palestinian people.

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Israel and Hamas Were Not Ready for a Comprehensive Peace Deal, Mediator Says
ByAdam Rasgon October 12, 2025

The Qatari prime minister told The New York Times that Gaza war mediators decided to delay talks on more difficult issues so a hostage-prisoner swap could be concluded quickly.

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Israel and Hamas Were Not Ready for a Comprehensive Peace Deal, Mediator Says
ByAdam Rasgon October 12, 2025

The Qatari prime minister told The New York Times that Gaza war mediators decided to delay talks on more difficult issues so a hostage-prisoner swap could be concluded quickly.

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