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Marco Rubio says Gaza war not yet over as Israel and Hamas prepare for talks
ByEdward Helmore October 5, 2025

Secretary of state says ‘we’ll know very quickly whether Hamas is serious or not’ about release of hostages from GazaThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said on Sunday that the war in Gaza has not ended, despite Israel and Hamas both agreeing to as…

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US envoys head to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘we are very close’ to deal
ByAdam Gabbatt October 4, 2025October 5, 2025

US president says he will push to finalize agreement in the coming days even as scores of Palestinians killed in latest Israeli attacksDonald Trump’s son-in-law and a senior envoy are heading to Egypt to begin ceasefire negotiations, the White House ha…

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Trump signs order promising measures, including military, to defend Qatar
ByAssociated Press October 2, 2025

Text appears meant to assure the Qataris following Israel’s surprise attack on the country targeting Hamas leadersDonald Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures including US military action to defend the energy-rich nation of Qat…

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Once again, Netanyahu has outplayed Trump | Mohamad Bazzi
ByMohamad Bazzi October 1, 2025

Trump considers himself a master deal-maker. But he’s been regularly outmaneuvered by strongmen like Netanyahu and Vladimir PutinAs a presidential candidate, Donald Trump claimed he would quickly end the war in Gaza. Eight months after taking office, T…

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Trump’s peace plan is everything Israelis dreamed of. But it’s a fantasy | Roy Schwartz
ByRoy Schwartz October 1, 2025

The president’s intervention promises a return to ‘normality’ – one that appeals to Israelis unconcerned with Gaza’s futureRoy Schwartz is a senior editor and op-ed contributor at HaaretzIt didn’t take long before the Gospel of Donald became a message …

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Trump’s peace plan is everything Israelis dreamed of. But it’s a fantasy | Roy Schwartz
ByRoy Schwartz October 1, 2025

The president’s intervention promises a return to ‘normality’ – one that appeals to Israelis unconcerned with Gaza’s futureRoy Schwartz is a senior editor and op-ed contributor at HaaretzIt didn’t take long before the Gospel of Donald became a message …

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Gaza peace plan at the White House – US politics live
ByTom Ambrose September 29, 2025

US president to push Israeli prime minister to agree to new framework to end war in Gaza and free remaining hostages held by HamasDonald Trump has proven himself to be an “unchecked, incompetent, unhinged president,” and his opposition must follow lead…

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‘I think we’re headed to a shutdown,’ says JD Vance as Mike Johnson calls for more time for negotiations – as it happened
ByTom Ambrose September 29, 2025September 30, 2025

This live blog is now closed. For the latest on US politics, read more of our coverage hereTrump officials to announce plan to boost coal outputThe US is set to announce on Monday policies to try to boost the output of coal, the interior department sai…

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Trump’s UN speech makes it clear: the world can no longer look to the US for strong leadership
ByPatrick Wintourin New York September 24, 2025

US president’s speech made a mockery of UN values and highlights the need for strong anti-Trumpian alliancesSuch is the gravitational pull cast by Donald Trump and the US economy that the politics of the other 192 countries that make up the United Nati…

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Putin, Gaza, tariffs and Mandelson: key details from Trump-Starmer press conference
ByKiran Stacey Policy editor September 18, 2025

The two leaders skirted around areas of potential conflict but there was still plenty of news and startling informationGiven an hour to speak freely in front of the world’s media, Donald Trump is always likely to spring a surprise or two.His joint pres…

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