A little over a week has passed since the start of the US-proposed Israel-Hamas ceasefire aimed at ending two years of war. US President Donald Trump said on October 19 that the ceasefire remained in place and “we want to make sure it’s going to be very peaceful”.

As ceasefire begins, Palestinians return to ruins in Gaza

The military confirmed the start of the ceasefire Friday, and the remaining 48 hostages, around 20 of them believed to be alive, are to be released by Monday. Palestinians said heavy shelling in parts of Gaza earlier on Friday had mostly stopped after the military’s announcement.

Israel, Hamas prepare for Gaza truce talks in Egypt ahead of 2-year mark of war

Egypt will host delegations from Israel and Hamas on 6 October 2025 to discuss the proposed exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, the country’s foreign ministry said. US envoy Steve Witkoff is also joining the talks, according to an Egyptian official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Modi welcomes Trump’s Gaza plan, says it provides viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace

Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump’s new plan to end the Gaza conflict and said it will provide a viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace

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