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PM Modi hails Trump’s Gaza peace efforts, calls it decisive progress
Within hours of US President Donald Trump’s welcoming the Hamas statement broadly agreeing to his proposal and asking Israel to stop bombing Gaza, Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again welcomed Trump’s “leadership” on what he called “decisive...
UK Recognizes Palestinian State, Abbas Sees Path to Peace
The United Kingdom’s recognition of Palestinian statehood marks a seismic shift in British Middle East policy, yet arrives at a moment when the very foundations of the two-state solution appear more fragile than ever. Breaking From Historical...

Hamas’ response to Trump’s Gaza peace plan wins hardline support from hostage-holding ally
CAIRO/GAZA, Oct 4 — Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a hardline ally of Hamas that also holds hostages, on Saturday endorsed the group’s response to a U.S. plan to end the war in Gaza — a move that could help pave the way for the release of Israelis...

Pakistan Shifts Stance, Turkey Stands Firm As Both Back Hamas' Reply To Trump’s Gaza Plan
Last Updated:October 04, 2025, 22:20 IST Pakistan and Turkey support Hamas' partial acceptance of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, urging Israel to cease bombings Palestinians watch smoke billowing during Israeli strikes on October 1. (Image:...

What to know after Hamas welcomes U.S. peace plan for Gaza
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Cara Anna And Samy Magdy Published Oct 04, 2025 • 3 minute read People run for cover during an Israeli airstrike on a high-rise building in Gaza City, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025,...

Intel, Palestinian welcome for Hamas's response, calls for further progress to end genocide in Gaza Strip: Report
Intel, Palestinian welcome for Hamas's response, calls for further progress to end genocide in Gaza Strip: Report Sana'a - Saba: The response of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) to US President Donald Trump's proposal to cease the war on...

Israel Kills Dozens in Gaza City Despite Moves Toward Peace Talks
"We have not seen any change on the ground," reported Al Jazeera correspondent Hind Khoudary on Saturday, after US President Donald Trump called on the Israel Defense Forces to stop their attacks on Gaza and as some in the Western media reported...
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Tens of thousands march in Europe calling for Gaza ceasefire and aid delivery
Massive pro-Palestinian rallies swept across Europe on Saturday, demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the release of activists aboard a humanitarian flotilla intercepted by Israel earlier this week. In Rome, organisers said hundreds of...

Hezbollah says Gaza ceasefire plan 'full of dangers'
Naim Qassem, the leader of the Hamas-aligned militant group, suggested Israel would use the plan as pretext to take over the land and strip Palestinians of their self-determination, but said the decision of whether to accept it was ultimately...

Hamas: Netanyahu lying about Gaza de-escalation
The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has denounced Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for falsely alleging he has ordered the Israeli military to de-escalate its assaults in the Gaza Strip. The movement passed the remarks in a...
Palestine Action supporters arrested as hundreds defy calls to show respect
Hundreds of Palestine Action supporters were arrested in London after they defied calls to offer the Jewish community respite following the Manchester synagogue terror attack. Politicians, police chiefs and charities had implored organisers to...

Israel-Hamas latest: Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to announce release of all hostages from Gaza ‘in coming days’
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Trump’s Commitment to Middle East Peace Begins and Ends With Gaza
Despite the dog-and-pony show staged by President Trump at his news conference with Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House on September 29, the 20-point plan that bears the title “President Donald J. Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza...

Hamas Accepts Trump’s Gaza Plan as Netanyahu Pushes Back
Truthout is a vital news source and a living history of political struggle. If you think our work is valuable, support us with a donation of any size. The response of Hamas to U.S. President Donald Trump’s “peace” plan to end the war in Gaza came...

President Abbas calls for elections one year after Gaza war ends
2025-10-04T11:47:25+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Ramallah Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday revealed plans to hold presidential and legislative elections within one year after the end of the war in Gaza. In a...

Zionism and Christianity: Why Faith Must Not Be Confused with Political Allegiance
In this commentary, Fuseini Abdulai Braimah argues that Zionism, born in Europe as a secular nationalist project, is not a divine mandate binding on Christians. He contends that the Gospel calls believers to justice and peace for all peoples, not...

People Across Asia And Latin America Mobilize In Support Of Gaza Flotilla
Above photo: A massive public meeting was held by the Left Democratic Front in Muthalakkulam Maidan, Kozhikode, in solidarity with the Palestinian people and demanding “an end to the genocide in Gaza that is being carried out by Israel with the...

The Pause Before the Storm: Gaza ceasefire is Netanyahu's tripwire for 3-Front War
Shafaq News With Hamas announcing its conditional approval to engage in talks based on US President Donald Trump’s plan, including a ceasefire, hostage release, and the handover of Gaza’s administration to an independent Palestinian body, fresh...

Netanyahu says he hopes to announce release of hostages from Gaza 'in the coming days'
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to announce the release of all hostages from Gaza “in the coming days” as indirect talks with Hamas continue in Egypt on Monday on a new U.S. plan to end the war. In a...
Key Nations Recognize Palestinian State as Global Support Grows
If confirmed, the coordinated recognition of Palestinian statehood by major Western powers would mark the most significant shift in international diplomacy since the Oslo Accords. A Century-Old Question Gets New Answers The Israeli-Palestinian...