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Israel Marks 2 Years Since Hamas Attack

Families rally as negotiations stir hopes for hostage release

(Newser) - On Tuesday, Israel marked two years since the deadly Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023 which left roughly 1,200 Israelis dead and 251 taken hostage. Low-key memorials unfolded in southern kibbutzim hit hardest by the violence, while a larger rally was held in Tel Aviv, with families pleading for...

What to Know About Israel-Hamas Talks

Day one reportedly ended on a positive note

(Newser) - Israel and Hamas began indirect talks on ending the war in Gaza on Monday, after both sides signaled support for US President Trump's peace plan , the AP reports. The talks in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh are brokered by the US and aim at hammering out...

Israel Deports 171 Flotilla Activists; 150 Remain in Prison

40 of whom are reportedly on hunger strike amid accusations of mistreatment

(Newser) - Israeli authorities said Monday that they have deported to Greece and Slovakia another 171 people detained for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including prominent Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. Israel's foreign ministry posted on X that "the deportees were citizens of Greece, Italy, France, Ireland, Sweden, Poland,...

Flotilla Activists: Israel Mistreated Us

They say Greta Thunberg was singled out among detained activists; Israel says their rights were upheld

(Newser) - Some of the activists detained while trying to reach Gaza by sea have returned to their home countries to describe mistreatment at the hands of Israeli guards, claims that Israel denies. Some 450 activists were arrested as Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of 42 boats seeking...

Netanyahu Tells Israel 'Great Achievement' Is Near

Military stops ground offensive in Gaza but continues airstrikes

(Newser) - Israel halted its ground invasion of Gaza on Saturday, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation later in a speech that a deal with Hamas is so close that he hopes to be able to announce the release of the hostages held in Gaza soon. Significant issues remain unsettled,...

Huge Marches Protest Gaza Attacks, Intercepted Aid

Hundreds of thousands turn out, as anti-Israel sentiment builds in some places

(Newser) - Hundreds of thousands of Italians and Spaniards marched in Rome, Barcelona, and Madrid on Saturday against Israel's military campaign in Gaza in a massive show of growing anger over the two-year-old war. The protests in Spain had been planned for weeks, while demonstrations in Rome and Lisbon followed widespread...

After Trump Ultimatum, Hamas Partly Accepts US Plan

Militant group says it's OK with releasing hostages and giving up power, but wants further negotiations

(Newser) - Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of President Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians. The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree...

Trump Gives Hamas a Sunday Deadline
Trump Gives Hamas
a Sunday Deadline
Oct 3, 2025 10:16 AM CDT

Trump Gives Hamas a Sunday Deadline

He says 'all HELL' will break out if group hasn't accepted peace plan by 6pm

(Newser) - President Trump said Friday that Hamas must agree to a proposed peace deal for Gaza by 6pm Eastern time on Sunday and threatened the group will suffer more attacks if it doesn't.
  • In a Truth Social post, Trump said: "Every Country has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE
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After Israeli Strike, Trump Vows to Protect Qatar

President signs EO vowing to use all measures, including US military, to protect energy-rich nation

(Newser) - President Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures, including US military action, to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar, though it remains unclear just what weight the pledge will carry. The text of the order , dated Monday, appears to be another measure by Trump to assure...

Israel Gives Palestinians in Gaza City an Ultimatum

Those who don't take 'last opportunity' to flee will be considered terrorists or terror supporters, defense minister says

(Newser) - Israel's defense minister on Wednesday ordered all remaining Palestinians to leave Gaza City, saying that it was their "last opportunity" and that anyone who stayed would be considered a militant supporter and face the "full force" of Israel's latest offensive. In a press release, Israel Katz...

Trump, Netanyahu Agree on Gaza Peace Plan

Under 20-point plan, Trump would chair 'Board of Peace' overseeing Gaza

(Newser) - President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday they've agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it's unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms.
  • Trump laid out a 20-point plan on Monday for ending the Israel-Hamas war and establishing a postwar governance
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On Busy Diplomacy Day, Netanyahu Offers an Apology

Israeli president apologizes to Qatar over strike on targets in that country

(Newser) - On a potentially big day of diplomacy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare apology. During his visit to the White House to meet with President Trump on Monday, Netanyahu called his counterpart in Qatar to apologize for Israel's airstrike in that country earlier this month, reports...

Monday Is a Pivotal Day for Hostages in Gaza

Trump meets with Netanyahu to push his new peace plan

(Newser) - Monday has the potential to be a make-or-break day in regard to Gaza and the fate of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. President Trump meets with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to push a new 21-point plan for ending the conflict, reports the Washington Post . Details...

In UN Speech, Netanyahu Wore QR Code

It was a link to images from the Oct. 7 massacre

(Newser) - During his defiant speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu wore a prominent QR code on his lapel, notes the Jerusalem Post . As it turns out, the code is a link to a website with graphic images and videos from the Hamas massacre of Israeli...

Ex-UK Prime Minister Blair at Top of List to Run Gaza

His name is being floated to manage UN transitional team in charge of Gaza before Palestinian handover

(Newser) - Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is reportedly involved in discussions about overseeing a transitional authority in Gaza, should a ceasefire be reached. Per the BBC , Blair has participated in high-level talks with various stakeholders on both ending the current conflict and shaping Gaza's future governance. The latest...

Netanyahu Heckled During a Fiery UN Speech

Reps from multiple nations stage protest, walk out as Israeli leader defends Gaza military campaign

(Newser) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a chilly reception at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, where he defended his government's military actions in Gaza and vowed to "finish the job" until Hamas is defeated. As Netanyahu stepped to the podium, representatives from numerous countries left...

Trump on Israel: 'There's Been Enough. It's Time to Stop Now'

Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex West Bank

(Newser) - President Trump split with Israel Thursday, telling reporters from the Oval Office, "I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank." He went on to emphasize that "there's been enough. It's time to stop now." His comments surfaced as Israeli Prime Minister...

Abbas: Hamas Gets No Seat at Table in Postwar Gaza

Speaking to UN General Assembly, Palestinian leader says assault on Gaza 'will not break our will'

(Newser) - The Palestinian president, speaking to the UN General Assembly over video after the United States revoked his visa, told world leaders on Thursday that his people "reject" the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and pledged that the militant group would have no role in governing Gaza after the war...

Explosions Rock Gaza Aid Flotilla
Explosions Rock
Gaza Aid Flotilla
Sep 24, 2025 6:07 AM CDT

Explosions Rock Gaza Aid Flotilla

Global Sumud Flotilla describes drone attack, more than a dozen explosions off Greece

(Newser) - Activists taking part in a flotilla seeking to break the 18-year Israeli blockade of Gaza said Wednesday that some of their boats were attacked by drones overnight while sailing south of Greece. The Global Sumud Flotilla said it was attacked during the night by "unidentified drones and communications jamming,...

3 Major Allies Break With US to Recognize Palestinian State

UK, Canada, Australia make announcements ahead of UN General Assembly in New York

(Newser) - In a a break with the US and a dramatic departure from long-held policy, the UK, Canada, and Australia officially recognized a state of Palestine on Sunday. Reflecting international opposition to Israel's attacks in Gaza, the announcement by the nations' prime ministers was made the day before United...

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