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President Trump announces Gaza ceasefire and hostage release at White House press conference with international flags and leaders.

Trump secures initial Gaza ceasefire and hostage release

October 11, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

President Donald Trump has brokered the first phase of a 20-point peace plan between Israel and Hamas, leading to a ceasefire and the release of remaining hostages from Gaza. The deal follows intense U.S. pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an Israeli strike in Qatar. Regional leaders have signed on, with hopes for broader normalization agreements.

Trump announces first phase deal in Gaza peace talks

October 09, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

President Donald Trump announced on October 8, 2025, that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza. The deal involves the release of all hostages held by Hamas and an Israeli troop withdrawal to an agreed line. Trump hinted at a possible trip to the Middle East to advance the negotiations.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at a press conference urging Greta Thunberg's flotilla to abort Gaza aid voyage, with background images of ships and Thunberg.

Italian PM urges Thunberg's flotilla to abort Gaza voyage

October 01, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has urged Greta Thunberg's flotilla to Gaza to abort the journey. The flotilla, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, aims to break Israel's blockade and deliver humanitarian aid. Israel's ambassador to Sweden warns of risks and provocations.

Reactions to Trump's Gaza peace plan

September 30, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

US President Donald Trump has presented a controversial plan for peace in the Gaza Strip. The proposal envisions temporary US administration and elicits mixed reactions from Germany, Israel, the UK, France, and Hamas. Critics view it as a form of occupation, while others welcome parts of it.

Former President Donald Trump at a press conference announcing a deadline to Hamas for a Gaza peace deal, with maps and hostage images in the background.

Trump issues deadline to Hamas for Gaza peace deal

October 04, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Former President Donald Trump has given Hamas a two-week deadline to accept his proposed peace plan for Gaza, which includes the release of Israeli hostages. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Hamas has indicated agreement to the hostage release aspect of the deal.

Prime Minister Kristersson criticizes Greta Thunberg for Gaza visit

October 07, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has criticized activist Greta Thunberg for her trip to Gaza, after she was captured by Israeli authorities. The remarks have sparked reactions from readers and commentators, who view them as belated and lacking empathy. The debate highlights tensions around activism and foreign policy.

News photo illustrating Israel's interception of a Freedom Flotilla boat with a Spanish journalist, amid protests in Spain against Netanyahu.

Israel intercepts Freedom Flotilla with Spanish journalist

October 03, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Israel has intercepted a Freedom Flotilla boat in international waters, carrying an El País journalist. The Spanish government ordered it not to enter Israel's maritime exclusion zone to avoid an armed clash. In response, thousands protested in Barcelona and Madrid against Netanyahu.

Stockholm manifestation remembers hostages two years after Hamas attack

October 08, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Two years after the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, a manifestation at Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm highlighted the people still held hostage in Gaza. Participants shared personal stories and demanded their release amid the ongoing conflict. The event was organized by groups including Miff and Bring them home Stockholm.

President Trump shakes hands with freed hostage Edan Alexander in the White House Oval Office, commemorating the October 7 anniversary amid peace deal efforts.

Trump meets freed hostage on October 7 anniversary

October 08, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

On the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, President Donald Trump met with Edan Alexander, a freed American-Israeli hostage, at the White House. The meeting coincides with U.S. efforts to secure a peace deal involving the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas. Commemorations across Washington highlighted the ongoing conflict and calls for action against antisemitism and terrorist-linked groups.

Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of US peace plan

Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a US peace plan for the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to bring all hostages home and reacted with relief to the plan. Hostage families welcomed the agreement.

Italy Deploys Navy Ship to Aid Gaza Flotilla After Attack

Italy dispatched a navy vessel to assist a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza following a drone strike that damaged one of its ships. The incident, occurring in international waters, has heightened tensions in the region and prompted calls for safer aid delivery mechanisms. Italian officials urged the flotilla to transfer its cargo to ensure the aid reaches those in need amid the ongoing conflict.

Trump reveals Netanyahu's apology to Qatar over Gaza airstrikes

September 30, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Former President Donald Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to Qatar's leader for airstrikes in Gaza during a recent heart-to-heart conversation. The disclosure came amid discussions on potential peace deals in the region. Trump highlighted the exchange as a step toward resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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