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An Unbound Trump Pushes an Improbable Plan for Gaza

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An Unbound Trump Pushes an Improbable Plan for Gaza Once a critic of nation building, the president now envisions taking over a Middle East enclave, driving out its Palestinian population and transforming it into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”

New York Times 672 2025-02-06

Who are the hostages released as part of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire in Gaza?

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Who are the hostages released as part of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire in Gaza? JERUSALEM (AP) — In the ceasefire’s first phase, Israel and Hamas have agreed that 33 Israeli hostages in Gaza will be released in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The post Who are the hostages released as part of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire in Gaza? appeared first on RNS.

Religion News Service 950 2025-01-31

Palestinians celebrate their return to northern Gaza after 15 months of war

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Palestinians celebrate their return to northern Gaza after 15 months of war WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip (AP) — Joyous crowds of Palestinians, some holding babies or pushing wheelchairs, walked along a seaside road all day and into the night, carrying bedrolls, bottles of water and other belongings. The post Palestinians celebrate their return to northern Gaza after 15 months of war appeared first on RNS.

Religion News Service 619 2025-01-30

Hamas Takes Charge in Gaza After 15 Months of War

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Hamas Takes Charge in Gaza After 15 Months of War Israel says it has killed thousands of the armed group’s members and destroyed much of its infrastructure, but since the cease-fire started Hamas has shown it still holds power in the enclave.

New York Times 657 2025-01-24