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‘Hogwash’ that Israel is a US client state, says Netanyahu
ByLorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem and William Christou October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Israeli PM dismisses claim despite Washington providing estimated 68% of country’s foreign-sourced weaponsMiddle East crisis – live updatesOn the second day of a US diplomatic push aimed at shoring up the fragile Gaza ceasefire, Israel’s prime minister…

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Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
ByJoseph Gedeon in Washington October 22, 2025

Exclusive: In an open letter, Israeli ex-officials, artists and intellectuals say ‘unconscionable’ actions in Gaza amount to genocideProminent Jewish figures around the world are calling on the United Nations and world leaders to impose sanctions on Is…

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Gaza ceasefire live: JD Vance has ‘great optimism’ truce will hold as he prepares to meet Netanyahu
ByJoe Coughlan October 22, 2025

On a visit to Israel, the US vice-president said Washington would not set a deadline for the group to disarm under the US-brokered dealHere are some of the latest photos from Gaza coming through over the wires:Australian visa holders in Gaza have the p…

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Gaza ceasefire could lead to more Israeli alliances in Middle East, Vance says at Netanyahu meeting – as it happened
ByJoe Coughlan October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

US vice president is in Israel for meeting with Israeli PM amid fragile Gaza ceasefireIsrael has completed the identification of the bodies of two more hostages, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday, the Associated Press (AP) re…

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Britain sends small number of troops to monitor Gaza ceasefire
BySammy Gecsoyler October 21, 2025

Defence secretary says UK will play ‘anchor role’ in US-led civil military coordination centreBritish troops have been sent to Israel to help monitor the ceasefire in Gaza after a request from the US.The defence secretary, John Healey, announced the de…

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Britain sends small number of troops to monitor Gaza ceasefire
BySammy Gecsoyler October 21, 2025

Defence secretary says UK will play ‘anchor role’ in US-led civil military coordination centreBritish troops have been sent to Israel to help monitor the ceasefire in Gaza after a request from the US.The defence secretary, John Healey, announced the de…

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Gaza ceasefire live: JD Vance due in Israel as another hostage’s body returned
ByYohannes Lowe October 21, 2025

US vice-president’s trip comes a day after two Trump envoys met Netanyahu; Israel allows Gaza aid deliveries to resumeIsrael has confirmed that the remains of a hostage held in Gaza, returned by Hamas a day earlier, had been identified as those of Tal …

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JD Vance insists truce is ‘durable’ and repeats Trump threat to ‘obliterate’ Hamas if group fails to comply – as it happened
ByYohannes Lowe October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

During Israel visit US VP also accuses media of ‘desire to root for failure’ amid fears over ceasefire violations. This live blog is closedGaza’s Government Media Office has posted to Telegram to say only 986 aid trucks have entered the Gaza Strip sinc…

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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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