United States Politics and Government – Page 15 – War Watch

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Why Now? The Lost Chances to Reach a Hostage Deal, and a Cease-Fire, Months Ago
ByDavid E. Sanger and Adam Rasgon October 12, 2025October 13, 2025

On Gaza, President Trump put few, if any, guardrails on Israel’s offensive, bucking international demands for a cease-fire. Then he changed course.

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Thousands Return to Northern Gaza, Hopeful, but Faced With Devastation
ByLiam Stack October 11, 2025

With the cease-fire holding overnight, many Palestinians continued to travel toward Gaza City on Saturday to learn what remains of their lives and homes there.

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Thousands Return to Northern Gaza, Hopeful, but Faced With Devastation
ByLiam Stack October 11, 2025October 11, 2025

With the cease-fire holding overnight, many Palestinians continued to travel toward Gaza City on Saturday to learn what remained of their lives and homes.

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World Leaders Express Hope and Relief After Gaza Deal
ByMark Walker October 9, 2025

Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.

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World Leaders Express Hope and Relief After Gaza Deal
ByMark Walker October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.

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What Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan Envisions
ByEphrat Livni October 9, 2025October 10, 2025

President Trump’s plan contains elements that Hamas has resisted in the past, and which may yet prove to be sticking points.

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Trump Says Gaza Talks Are Going ‘Very Well’ and Will Visit Middle East
ByDavid E. Sanger October 8, 2025

The president’s comments and a note from Marco Rubio hinted that the two-year-long conflict may be about to pause, if not end.

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With Mideast Deal, Trump Is on the Brink of a Major Diplomatic Accomplishment
ByDavid E. Sanger October 8, 2025October 9, 2025

For President Trump, success in brokering a cease-fire is the ultimate test of his self-described goal as a deal maker and a peacemaker.

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President Trump and the Supreme Court
ByAnn E. Marimow October 6, 2025

Today, we look ahead at the potential consequences of the Supreme Court term that begins today.

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President Trump and the Supreme Court
ByAnn E. Marimow October 6, 2025

Today, we look ahead at the potential consequences of the Supreme Court term that begins today.

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