Middle East
 
Israel says Gaza ceasefire resumes after strikes following soldier’s death
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The Israeli military said Wednesday it resumed enforcing a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire after overnight strikes launched in response to the killing of an Israeli reservist in Rafah. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance said the truce remained intact despite the flare-up.
Cautious calm in Gaza as Egypt drives peace efforts
A tentative calm prevails in the Gaza Strip as Egypt intensifies diplomatic efforts to solidify the ceasefire and accelerate reconstruction after months of devastating conflict. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelaty reaffirmed the importance of coordination with Turkey to ensure full implementation of the agreement. Meanwhile, Egypt's UN representative warned against failure to implement the Sharm El-Sheikh peace agreement.
Egypt's foreign minister reaffirms support for UN efforts in Middle East
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Reports say Indonesia, Azerbaijan eyed to anchor Gaza stabilization force
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Indonesia and Azerbaijan have emerged as front-runners to form the core of a proposed international stabilization force for Gaza, according to Israel Hayom, with U.S. officials telling Reuters that Washington is discussing troop contributions with several countries as part of President Donald Trump’s 20‑point Gaza plan.
Mike Johnson and Israeli counterpart launch Trump Nobel nomination campaign
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House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a joint international effort with Israeli Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to nominate President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The initiative follows Trump's role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Both leaders praised Trump's contributions to Middle East peace during the announcement on October 14, 2025.
 
Gaza summit: Trump hails Middle East peace in Egypt
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Donald Trump celebrated a Gaza ceasefire on Monday at Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, during an international summit, hailing the release of 20 living Israeli hostages in exchange for 1968 Palestinian detainees. Emmanuel Macron called the event a «decisive step» and urged a role for the Palestinian Authority. Egypt announced a conference on Gaza's reconstruction.
Criticism of Dousa over false Hamas links
Benjamin Dousa (M) faces criticism for claiming Swedish aid went to an organization linked to Hamas. The Palestinian group ICHR denies the allegations and stresses its political independence. Sida states no aid has reached terror organizations.
 
Sida takes aid funding allegations to Hamas seriously
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Sweden's aid agency Sida is seriously investigating claims that Swedish aid money has gone to an organization linked to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa has summoned Sida's director general to a meeting at the Foreign Ministry. A joint probe is underway with several countries to determine if any errors occurred.
Egypt warns non-compliance with Sharm El-Sheikh peace agreement risks catastrophe
Egypt's Permanent Representative to the UN Security Council, Ambassador Osama Abdelkhalek, warned that failing to implement the Sharm El-Sheikh peace agreement could lead to catastrophe. He described the summit as a decisive historical step to end a painful, winless war and start a new chapter for peace in the Middle East. He affirmed Egypt's ongoing efforts to support the agreement and urged all parties to honor ceasefire pledges and ensure unimpeded humanitarian aid for Palestinians.
Israeli sources: Remains returned by Hamas not those of missing hostages
Israeli sources say the remains handed over by Hamas to Israel on Monday night do not belong to any of the missing deceased hostages. Forensic examination confirmed they are not among the 13 unaccounted-for hostages in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to discuss Israel's potential response.
Trump names Detroit entrepreneur as special envoy to Iraq
President Donald Trump has appointed Detroit-area entrepreneur Mark Savaya as special envoy to Iraq. Savaya, who helped boost Muslim American turnout in Michigan for Trump's campaign, brings regional connections to the role. The announcement highlights the administration's outreach to Middle Eastern communities in swing states.