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EU criticised for pausing sanctions on Israel in response to Trump Gaza efforts
ByJennifer Rankin in Brussels October 21, 2025

Pause on move to freeze preferential trade pact comes amid scramble to shore up fragile ceasefireThe EU has been criticised for pausing sanctions against Israel’s government in response to Donald Trump’s peacemaking efforts in the Middle East, as the f…

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Israel will disarm Hamas and demilitarise Gaza, says Netanyahu
ByWilliam Christou in Jerusalem October 20, 2025

US seeks to downplay seriousness of attacks over weekend as Palestinian officials arrive in Cairo for further peace talksMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he is committed to disarming Hamas and demili…

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Israel will disarm Hamas and demilitarise Gaza, says Netanyahu
ByWilliam Christou in Jerusalem October 20, 2025

US seeks to downplay seriousness of attacks over weekend as Palestinian officials arrive in Cairo for further peace talksMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he is committed to disarming Hamas and demili…

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At least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians had been held at notorious Israeli jail, say Gaza officials
ByLorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem and Seham Tantesh in Gaza October 20, 2025

Documents indicate they came from Sde Teiman, which already faces allegations of torture and unlawful deathsMiddle East crisis – live updatesAt least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians returned by Israel to Gaza had been held in a notorious detention…

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Australian Gaza flotilla activist on his time in a notorious Israeli prison – podcast
By October 20, 2025

Earlier this month Australian Surya McEwen was among hundreds of humanitarians and activists onboard an aid flotilla bound for Gaza when the fleet was intercepted by the Israeli military.McEwen joins Nour Haydar to talk about what it was like being ins…

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Hamas says it will hand over another hostage body as tensions over truce continue – as it happened
ByGuardian staff October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Group says it will release body on Monday evening as delay in returning hostage remains causes outrage in Israel. This live blog is closedThe Guardian’s global affairs correspondent, Andrew Roth, has written an interesting profile on Jared Kushner in w…

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The origins of today’s conflict between American Jews over Israel – podcast
By October 20, 2025

In the early years, American Jewish support for Israel was a fraught issue. The turning point was the six-day war of 1967, which solidified a strength of feeling that has only recently begun to fractureBy Mark Mazower. Read by Kerry Shale Continue rea…

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Palestinians in Gaza fear ceasefire ‘could collapse at any moment’
BySeham Tantesh in Gaza and William Christou in Jerusalem October 19, 2025

Wave of Israeli airstrikes leaves nine-day truce teetering as residents recall previous dashed peace hopesMiddle East crisis – live updates For two years, Ismail Baba had dreamed of a ceasefire. The father of four had been displaced 11 times during the…

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War in Gaza caused big political shifts, and more are likely on the road to peace
ByJason Burke October 19, 2025

Trump’s 20-point plan is forcing Middle East rivals to set aside differences and collaborate after years of competitionMiddle East crisis – live updatesIf the war in Gaza had dramatic consequences across the Middle East, overturning long-held assumptio…

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Houthi rebels detain 20 UN staff in Yemen
ByAssociated Press October 19, 2025

Five Yemenis and 15 foreign workers held as Iran-backed group steps up its campaign against international agenciesHouthi rebels have detained 20 employees at a UN facility in Sana’a, the capital of Yemen.They are holding five Yemenis and 15 internation…

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