Media October 19 Jared Kushner details working around '50 years of stupid word games' in Middle East for ceasefire deal President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner spoke to CBS’ “60 Minutes" with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff about helping to negotiate the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Israel October 19 Two IDF soldiers killed amid 'severe' ceasefire violation, 'it's not the last,' analyst says Hamas militants killed two Israeli soldiers in Rafah, violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement before Israel responded with strikes and restored the truce.
Opinion October 19 Five possible futures for Middle East from renaissance to rockets Middle East stands at crossroads following Gaza ceasefire deal, with outcomes ranging from economic renaissance to Hamas regrouping and an Iranian resurgence.
Israel October 19 Israel says Hamas violated ceasefire with 'multiple attacks' leading to IDF response Israeli forces struck Hamas positions in Gaza after the terrorist group allegedly violated ceasefire terms with attacks on IDF forces.
State Department October 18 State Department warns Hamas may violate ceasefire with attack on Palestinian civilians Hamas faces potential consequences after the U.S. State Department says the group plans to violate its ceasefire with Israel by attacking civilians in Gaza.
Olympics October 18 Indonesia's treatment of Israeli gymnasts prompts criticism but also acceptance from sport's global chief FIG President Morinari Watanabe responded to Indonesia's visa denial for Israeli gymnastics team ahead of the world championships in Jakarta.
Media October 18 Bill Maher hails Trump’s Gaza peace breakthrough, says to ‘give credit where credit is due’ President Donald Trump receives unexpected praise from frequent critic Bill Maher for accomplishing the Gaza peace agreement that returned hostages and Palestinians.
Media October 18 Bill Maher blasts ‘keffiyeh-wearing college kids’ for silence as Hamas slaughters Palestinians in Gaza Bill Maher questions silence of pro-Palestinian protesters as Hamas turns on Palestinians in Gaza, criticizing absent campus activists who once rallied against Israel.
White House October 18 From Israel to Ukraine, Trump spends week focused on navigating global conflicts After securing a Middle East peace deal between Israel and Hamas, President Donald Trump is now focused on ending the Russia–Ukraine war.
Middle East October 18 Israel identifies remains of 10th deceased hostage handed over by Hamas Israel received another hostage's remains from Hamas via the Red Cross, identifying the deceased as Eliyahu Margalit, who was killed on Oct. 7, 2023.
United Nations October 18 Gaza famine claims face mounting scrutiny as mortality data falls far short of predictions Experts challenge Gaza famine claims by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, citing insufficient mortality data and declining food prices.