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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, 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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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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Israel-Hamas Deal Is Celebrated in Gaza, but Key Questions Remain Unanswered
ByLiam Stack and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad October 9, 2025

There was widespread relief in the devastated territory after news emerged that the fighting may end, even though many details of the agreement have yet to be made clear.

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Israel-Hamas Deal Is Celebrated in Gaza, but Key Questions Remain Unanswered
ByLiam Stack and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

There was a mix of relief, joy, disbelief and fear in the devastated territory after news emerged that the fighting might end, though many details of the agreement have yet to be made clear.

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In Syria, a Crackdown on Gunfire at Weddings
ByRaja Abdulrahim and Nicole Tung October 8, 2025

Marriages and other glad occasions in Syria are often celebrated by firing shots in the air. But after nearly 14 years of war, people want the guns to go silent.

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In Syria, a Crackdown on Gunfire at Weddings
ByRaja Abdulrahim and Nicole Tung October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

Marriages and other glad occasions in Syria are often celebrated by firing shots in the air. But after nearly 14 years of war, people want the guns to go silent.

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Deadly Clashes Erupt Between Syrian Government Forces and Kurdish Fighters
ByCarlotta Gall October 7, 2025

Tensions have been building over government attempts to bring the Kurdish-led region in northeastern Syria under its authority. Kurdish leaders have so far resisted.

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Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon and Turkey
ByElisabetta Povoledo October 7, 2025

The choice signals that Pope Leo XIV aims to press for peace in the Middle East and show support for Christians in the region.

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Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon and Turkey
ByElisabetta Povoledo October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

The choice signals that Pope Leo XIV aims to press for peace in the Middle East and show support for Christians in the region.

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Syria Chooses a Parliament of Revolutionaries
ByCarlotta Gall October 6, 2025

In the first elections since the Assad regime was ousted, there was no popular vote and women and minorities won few seats. Still, many Syrians saw it as progress toward ending authoritarian rule.

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