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Trump helped secure an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Can it last?
US and Israeli administrations face tough political calculations — and vast undertaking of rebuilding Palestinian enclaveFinancial Times - 2d -
Watch: Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is announced by Qatar's prime minister.BBC News - 2d -
Palestinians celebrate as Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal announced
Celebrations erupted across Gaza as news spread of an imminent ceasefire announcement, with people rejoicing at the idea of more humanitarian aid coming in, and an end to Israeli airstrikes.NBC News - 2d -
Gaza ceasefire deal announced during Marco Rubio Senate confirmation hearing
News broke of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas during Marco Rubio's Senate confirmation hearing for secretary of state. See the moment.CBS News - 2d -
Hope and dread as Israelis and Palestinians await a Gaza truce that may not end their suffering
Officials now say they are closer than ever to reaching an agreement to pause the Israel-Hamas war and release hostages held in the Gaza StripABC News - 2d -
Israel and Hamas could be on the verge of a Gaza ceasefire deal
A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants is being discussed by American, Egyptian and Qatari negotiators, while Gaza and West Bank bombings continue.NBC News - 2d -
Biden Administration Taking Cuba Off Terrorism List in Deal to Free Political Prisoners
The action is part of a deal worked out with help from the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Biden to lift Cuba's status as terror sponsor in exchange for prisoners' release
The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.CBS News - 3d -
Israel and Hamas may be nearing ceasefire deal, sources say
A deal to end the war in Gaza could be close. An anonymous Israeli government official told CBS News the first phase of the ceasefire would last about 42 days with Hamas releasing 33 hostages in ...CBS News - 3d -
Gazans anxiously await ceasefire news — but with their home in ruins, few know what's next
Gazans were anxiously awaiting confirmation on Tuesday of whether a ceasefire deal would bring an end to 15 months of deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas.NBC News - 3d -
FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal
Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for AlexaFinancial Times - 3d -
Dutch delve into family pasts as the names of accused Nazi collaborators released
On Jan. 1 in the Netherlands, many were cleaning up the mess from New Year’s Eve fireworksABC News - 3d -
Gaza ceasefire talks resuming in Qatar with signs deal is close
Israeli and Hamas negotiators are said to be involved in the first indirect talks in the same building.BBC News - 3d -
Biden says Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of hostage-release, ceasefire deal
He made the comment in a speech outlining his foreign policy legacy.ABC News - 4d -
Israel-Hamas ‘breakthrough’ raises hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal
Final draft of an agreement sent to both sides as mediators believe they are close to ending warFinancial Times - 4d -
Joe Biden says Israel and Hamas on the brink of sealing ceasefire deal
US president says agreement that could pause more than 14 months of fighting matches a proposal he made months ago. Joe Biden has said his administration is on the brink of sealing a ceasefire deal ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas 'on the brink of coming to fruition,' Biden says
Advances have been made in negotiations to broker a deal that would end Israel's deadly assault on Gaza and see the release of hostages held by Hamas.NBC News - 4d -
What have the main obstacles been to a ceasefire deal in Gaza?
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning the hostages to Israel.CBS News - 4d -
What are the main obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages?
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning scores of militant-held hostages in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned by IsraelABC News - 4d -
Germany welcomes release of German Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return home
Germany has welcomed the release of a German Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return to GermanyABC News - 4d -
Vela's family safe after home destroyed in LA fires
The wife of former Mexico international Carlos Vela has stated that the player and family are safe after their Malibu home burned down in the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Lynx captured after illegal release in Highlands
Conservation experts set traps to humanely capture the two animals, spotted near Kingussie on Wednesday.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
After leaving the U.S., Richard Gere dives into holiday season in Spain with family
The Hollywood legend has wasted no time in enjoying his new life in Spain, taking full advantage of the holiday season to explore the surrounding areas of his Madrid abode.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala returns home after release from prison in Iran
Sala, who had been held since 19 December, greeted by family members and Italian PM at Rome airport. Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who was held in solitary confinement for almost three weeks ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Hostages in Gaza endure another winter as their families plead for a ceasefire
As winter deepens, so does the suffering of dozens of hostages in Gaza, and their families are pressing for a ceasefire that will secure their releaseABC News - Jan. 8 -
Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas are once again struggling to reach a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostageABC News - Jan. 6 -
Woman arrested after poisoned Christmas cake kills 3 family members
Three women died and three other relatives fell ill after eating the cake during a family get-together on December 23, officials said.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Reports of optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
US secretary of state says he is confident agreement can be reached in renewed push before Donald Trump takes office. Israel and Hamas appear to be edging closer towards a ceasefire and hostage ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
13 prisoners escape after drunk detective opens cells, police say
All but two of the 15 suspects in the jail at the time escaped when the cells were opened on the morning, police said.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume
It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Myanmar to release prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar’s military government will release more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of independence from BritainABC News - Jan. 4 -
Here's what happened after LA district attorney met with Menendez family
The Los Angeles County district attorney met with the Menendez brothers' relatives on Friday, but said he is still reviewing the facts in their case.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Tiger Bech's family on his final moments after New Orleans attack
Jack Bech described the moments his family said goodbye to his brother, Tiger Bech, who was one of the victims of the New Orleans terrorist attack. CBS News' Kati Weis reports.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Display collapses on kids, families after balloon drop mishap in Peabody
Several children were hurt when a display collapsed during a New Year's Eve event for kids in Massachusetts.CBS News - Dec. 31