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We are told the ‘war’ against Gaza is finally ‘over’. Is it? | Arwa Mahdawi
ByArwa Mahdawi October 16, 2025

I am not celebrating the end of the ‘war’ because this was not a war – and it’s not over, eitherThank you, Donald Trump. Thank you, Benjamin Netanyahu. Thank you, Jared Kushner. Let’s all pause, shall we, and have a moment of appreciation for these th…

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Mediator in chief: how role of Qatar will be central to Gaza ceasefire holding
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor October 16, 2025

Its influence over Hamas has been crucial but Doha will want formal multilateral mechanisms for what happens nextAs the world waits to see if the Gaza ceasefire holds, the role of Qatar, one of the four guarantors of the agreement, is absolutely centra…

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Mediator in chief: how role of Qatar will be central to Gaza ceasefire holding
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor October 16, 2025

Its influence over Hamas has been crucial but Doha will want formal multilateral mechanisms for what happens nextAs the world waits to see if the Gaza ceasefire holds, the role of Qatar, one of the four guarantors of the agreement, is absolutely centra…

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Israel and Hamas trade accusations as tensions rise over hostages’ remains
ByGuardian staff and agencies October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Militant group says it needs specialist equipment to recover bodies as Netanyahu says fight ‘is not over yet’Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti assaulted by Israeli prison guards, son saysIsrael and Hamas have traded accusations of ceasefire violation…

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Challenges remain for aid distribution in Gaza City despite ceasefire with Israel
ByJason Burke October 15, 2025

Destruction or ongoing control by Israeli forces means roads to areas worst hit by hunger are virtually impassableEven if the Rafah crossing from Egypt to Gaza opens on Thursday, NGOs face big challenges distributing supplies to Gaza City and its surro…

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Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti assaulted by Israeli prison guards, son says
ByJulian Borger October 15, 2025

Family fears for 66-year-old’s life after assault while he was being transferred between prisonsGaza ceasefire – live updatesPalestine’s most popular leader, Marwan Barghouti, was beaten unconscious by Israeli prison guards and his family fears for his…

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Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti assaulted by Israeli prison guards, son says
ByJulian Borger October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Family fears for 66-year-old’s life after assault while he was being transferred between prisonsGaza ceasefire – live updatesPalestine’s most popular leader, Marwan Barghouti, was beaten unconscious by Israeli prison guards and his family fears for his…

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Nicola Jennings on the deficiencies in Trump’s Gaza plan – cartoon
ByNicola Jennings October 15, 2025

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Syrian president in first visit to Moscow as former enemies hold talks
ByPjotr Sauer October 15, 2025

Ahmed al-Sharaa in effort to diversify alliances while Putin seeks to safeguard military interests in Syria The Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, travelled to Moscow on Wednesday for talks with Vladimir Putin, marking their first meeting since the fal…

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Body handed over by Hamas is not hostage, says Israel, as Palestinian dead ‘arrive back in cuffs’
ByDaniel Boffey in Jerusalem October 15, 2025

Israel says one of four bodies handed over by Hamas on Tuesday night is not a missing hostageGaza ceasefire – live updatesOne of the four bodies handed over by Hamas is not a missing hostage, Israel has said.Meanwhile a hospital in Gaza said the 45 ano…

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