The US military is reportedly planning to divide Gaza into a “green zone” that will be under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction activities will take place, and a “red zone” that will be left in ruins. This comes ahead of the UN Security Council vote on Monday (Nov 17) on a resolution to endorse US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan.According to a Guardian report, citing US military planning documents, the international forces will initially be deployed alongside Israeli troops in east Gaza. The war-torn strip will be divided by the current Israeli-controlled “yellow line”, it added.While the US has insisted that its plan is realistic, questions have been raised about Washington’s commitment to turn the ceasefire into an enduring political settlement with Palestinian control in the region, initially promised by Trump.“Ideally, you would want to make it all whole, right? But that’s aspirational,” an anonymous US official told the Guardian. “It’s going to take some time. It’s not going to be easy.”However, creating “green zones” in Gaza may risk drawing parallels with Afghanistan and Iraq, places marked with US military failures. Notably, Trump’s 20-point plan aims at demilitarisation of Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, and even an Israeli withdrawal to a “security perimeter” out of the territory. Meanwhile, activists have raised alarm over the need for urgent reconstruction in Gaza as more than 80 per cent of the structures in the region have been damaged and destroyed, including schools and hospitals.<h2>Trump’s 20-point plan</h2>According to Trump’s 20-point plan, a transitional body called the ‘Board of Peace’ will be created to govern the territory. The resolution would also authorise member states to form a “temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF)” that would work with Israel, Egypt, and newly trained Palestinian police to secure Gaza’s borders, oversee demilitarisation efforts, and help with “permanent decommissioning of weapons from non-state armed groups.” The ISF would also support humanitarian access and civilian protection inside the territory.“The first step is we have to get the [resolution]” by the UNSC resolution, the US official said. “Countries are not going to make firm commitments until they actually see the language that has been passed.” The US president earlier ruled out the possibility of putting any US soldiers on Gaza soil to ensure the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the enclave and to start the reconstruction process.

Activists have raised alarm over the need for urgent reconstruction in Gaza as more than 80 per cent of the structures in the region have been damaged and destroyed, including schools and hospitals.

The US military is reportedly planning to divide Gaza into a “green zone” that will be under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction activities will take place, and a “red zone” that will be left in ruins. This comes ahead of the UN Security Council vote on Monday (Nov 17) on a resolution to endorse US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. According to a Guardian report, citing US military planning documents, the international forces will initially be deployed alongside Israeli troops in east Gaza. The war-torn strip will be divided by the current Israeli-controlled “yellow line”, it added. While the US has insisted that its plan is realistic, questions have been raised about Washington’s commitment to turn the ceasefire into an enduring political settlement with Palestinian control in the region, initially promised by Trump. “Ideally, you would want to make it all whole, right? But that’s aspirational,” an anonymous US official told the Guardian. “It’s going to take some time. It’s not going to be easy.” However, creating “green zones” in Gaza may risk drawing parallels with Afghanistan and Iraq, places marked with US military failures. Notably, Trump’s 20-point plan aims at demilitarisation of Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, and even an Israeli withdrawal to a “security perimeter” out of the territory. Meanwhile, activists have raised alarm over the need for urgent reconstruction in Gaza as more than 80 per cent of the structures in the region have been damaged and destroyed, including schools and hospitals. Trump’s 20-point plan According to Trump’s 20-point plan, a transitional body called the ‘Board of Peace’ will be created to govern the territory. The resolution would also authorise member states to form a “temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF)” that would work with Israel, Egypt, and newly trained Palestinian police to secure Gaza’s borders, oversee demilitarisation efforts, and help with “permanent decommissioning of weapons from non-state armed groups.” The ISF would also support humanitarian access and civilian protection inside the territory. “The first step is we have to get the [resolution]” by the UNSC resolution, the US official said. “Countries are not going to make firm commitments until they actually see the language that has been passed.” The US president earlier ruled out the possibility of putting any US soldiers on Gaza soil to ensure the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the enclave and to start the reconstruction process.

Activists have raised alarm over the need for urgent reconstruction in Gaza as more than 80 per cent of the structures in the region have been damaged and destroyed, including schools and hospitals.

US military to divide Gaza into ‘green zone’ and ‘red zone’? Here’s what report claims

Israel has received two coffins, which the Palestinian armed group Hamas claimed contain the apparent remains of deceased hostages, on Thursday afternoon after they were handed over to the Red Cross. The coffins were received via the Red Cross in Gaza and were then transferred to Israeli authorities, who were working to confirm the identity. Israeli forces will transfer the bodies to the National Centre of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv for their identification. Earlier, the armed wing of Hamas announced that it had recovered the bodies of Israeli hostages Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The Israeli government had on Tuesday accused Hamas of violating the Gaza ceasefire deal after the group handed over a coffin containing human remains that did not belong to anyone of the 13 deceased Israeli and foreign hostages still in Gaza.It said forensic tests showed they belonged to Ofir Tzarfati, a hostage whose body had been recovered by Israeli forces in Gaza in late 2023. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/hostage-crisis-involving-17-children-at-powai-acting-studio-triggers-panic-in-mumbai-1761827231265">Hostage crisis involving 17 children at Powai acting studio triggers panic in Mumbai; suspect dies</a> The Israeli military also shared drone footage that showed Hamas removing a body bag from a building in Gaza City, reburying it, and then staging its discovery in front of Red Cross staff.The Red Cross said its staff was unaware that the body bag had been moved before their arrival and added that the staged recovery was “unacceptable”. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-says-he-hopes-his-wife-usha-a-hindu-converts-to-christianity-eventually-1761835421337">JD Vance says he hopes his wife Usha, a Hindu, converts to Christianity eventually</a> Hamas called the allegations ‘baseless’ and accused Israel of trying to fabricate false pretexts for taking new aggressive steps. Under the deal brokered by President Donald Trump, Hamas had agreed to return the 20 living and 28 dead hostages it was holding within 72 hours. All the living Israeli hostages were released on 13 October in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,718 detainees from Gaza. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/slap-treason-case-against-congress-in-anthem-row-orders-assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-1761768968857">Slap treason case against Congress in ‘anthem’ row, orders Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma</a> Israel also handed over the bodies of 195 Palestinians in exchange for the bodies of the 13 Israeli hostages returned by Hamas, along with those of two foreign hostages—one of them Thai and the other Nepalese. Eleven of the 13 dead hostages still in Gaza are Israelis, one is Tanzanian, and one is Thai.

Under the ceasefire deal, Hamas had agreed to return the 20 living and 28 dead hostages it was holding within 72 hours. All the living Israeli hostages were released on 13 October in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,718 detainees from Gaza but not all remains were handed over.

Israel has received two coffins, which the Palestinian armed group Hamas claimed contain the apparent remains of deceased hostages, on Thursday afternoon after they were handed over to the Red Cross. The coffins were received via the Red Cross in Gaza and were then transferred to Israeli authorities, who were working to confirm the identity. Israeli forces will transfer the bodies to the National Centre of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv for their identification. Earlier, the armed wing of Hamas announced that it had recovered the bodies of Israeli hostages Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch.

Under the ceasefire deal, Hamas had agreed to return the 20 living and 28 dead hostages it was holding within 72 hours. All the living Israeli hostages were released on 13 October in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,718 detainees from Gaza but not all remains were handed over.

Israel receives coffins with two bodies of Gaza hostages, says confirming identity

US President Donald Trump, aboard Air Force One while flying to South Korea, issued his first response on the broken ceasefire between Hamas and Israel that he brokered weeks ago. Dismissing any possibility of resumption of war, Trump said that “nothing would jeopardise ceasefire” in Gaza. However, he backed Israel's right to hit back. Both sides accused each other of violating the US-brokered truce on Monday and Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza. Trump said, “They killed an Israeli soldier. So the Israelis hit back. And they should hit back.”

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Earlier, US Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence that ceasefire will hold. Calling the latest attack by Israel and rising tensions with Hamas as “little skirmishes,” Vance said that Trump's peace is still holding. "The ceasefire is holding. That doesn't mean that there aren't going to be little skirmishes here and there," Vance said. Speaking to reporters, Vance added that Hamas or “somebody else” attacked an Israeli soldier, due to which Tel Aviv was responding. “We know that Hamas or somebody else within Gaza attacked an (Israeli military) soldier. We expect the Israelis are going to respond, but I think the President's peace is going to hold despite that.” Meanwhile, Gaza's civil defense agency said at least nine people were killed in Israeli strikes.&nbsp;<h2>How recent tensions rose between Hamas and Israel</h2>The tensions between both sides reignited since Monday after Hamas handed over what it said was the 16th of 28 hostage bodies to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal, which came into effect on October 10. However, Israeli forensic examination revealed that the Palestinian group had handed over partial remains of a hostage whose body had already been brought back around two years ago. Israel accused Hamas of breaching the ceasefire and staging fake search for bodies. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem rejected claims the group knows where the remaining bodies are, arguing that Israel's bombardment during the two-year war had left locations unrecognisable. Meanwhile, defence minister accused Hamas of attacking Israeli troops in the southern Gaza Strip. Frustrated with the developments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF to “carry out immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip.” Minutes later, Hamas said that it was postponing the hostage body handover due to Israeli violations.

Aboard Air Force One to South Korea, US President Donald Trump dismissed fears of renewed war in Gaza, saying “nothing will jeopardise the ceasefire.” He defended Israel’s right to retaliate after an Israeli soldier was killed, as both sides traded blame for violating the US-brokered truce.


US President Donald Trump, aboard Air Force One while flying to South Korea, issued his first response on the broken ceasefire between Hamas and Israel that he brokered weeks ago. Dismissing any possibility of resumption of war, Trump said that “nothing would jeopardise ceasefire” in Gaza. However, he backed Israel's right to hit back. Both sides accused each other of violating the US-brokered truce on Monday and Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza. Trump said, “They killed an Israeli soldier. So the Israelis hit back. And they should hit back.”

Aboard Air Force One to South Korea, US President Donald Trump dismissed fears of renewed war in Gaza, saying “nothing will jeopardise the ceasefire.” He defended Israel’s right to retaliate after an Israeli soldier was killed, as both sides traded blame for violating the US-brokered truce.

‘Israelis should hit back because…’: Trump breaks silence after Gaza airstrikes, says THIS about ceasefire with Hamas

Even as Israel carried out air strikes in Gaza on Tuesday (Oct 28) after accusing Hamas of attacking its troops and violating the US-brokered truce, US Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence that ceasefire will hold. Calling the latest attack by Israel and rising tensions with Hamas as “little skirmishes,” Vance said that US President Donald Trump's peace is still holding.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The ceasefire is holding. That doesn't mean that there aren't going to be little skirmishes here and there," Vance said. Speaking to reporters, Vance added that Hamas or “somebody else” attacked an Israeli soldier, due to which Tel Aviv was responding. "We know that Hamas or somebody else within Gaza attacked an (Israeli military) soldier. We expect the Israelis are going to respond, but I think the President's peace is going to hold despite that."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Gaza's civil defense agency said at least nine people were killed in Israeli strikes. The fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel seems to be broken after days of peace. This despite Trump declaring that “at long last, we have peace in the Middle East.”<h2>How recent tensions rose between Hamas and Israel&nbsp;</h2>The tensions between both sides reignited since Monday after Hamas handed over what it said was the 16th of 28 hostage bodies to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal, which came into effect on October 10. However, Israeli forensic examination revealed that the Palestinian group had handed over partial remains of a hostage whose body had already been brought back around two years ago. Israel accused Hamas of breaching the ceasefire and staging fake search for bodies. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem rejected claims the group knows where the remaining bodies are, arguing that Israel's bombardment during the two-year war had left locations unrecognisable. Meanwhile, IDF troops came under attack in the southern Gaza Strip. Frustrated with the developments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF to “carry out immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip.” Minutes later, Hamas said that it was postponing the hostage body handover due to Israeli violations.

Israel launched airstrikes in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating the US-brokered truce. VP JD Vance said minor clashes don’t threaten Trump’s “peace.” Tensions rose after Hamas handed over partial remains of a hostage, prompting Israeli retaliation that killed nine in Gaza.

Even as Israel carried out air strikes in Gaza on Tuesday (Oct 28) after accusing Hamas of attacking its troops and violating the US-brokered truce, US Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence that ceasefire will hold. Calling the latest attack by Israel and rising tensions with Hamas as “little skirmishes,” Vance said that US President Donald Trump's peace is still holding. "The ceasefire is holding. That doesn't mean that there aren't going to be little skirmishes here and there," Vance said. Speaking to reporters, Vance added that Hamas or “somebody else” attacked an Israeli soldier, due to which Tel Aviv was responding. "We know that Hamas or somebody else within Gaza attacked an (Israeli military) soldier. We expect the Israelis are going to respond, but I think the President's peace is going to hold despite that." Meanwhile, Gaza's civil defense agency said at least nine people were killed in Israeli strikes. The fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel seems to be broken after days of peace. This despite Trump declaring that “at long last, we have peace in the Middle East.” How recent tensions rose between Hamas and Israel The tensions between both sides reignited since Monday after Hamas handed over what it said was the 16th of 28 hostage bodies to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal, which came into effect on October 10. However, Israeli forensic examination revealed that the Palestinian group had handed over partial remains of a hostage whose body had already been brought back around two years ago. Israel accused Hamas of breaching the ceasefire and staging fake search for bodies. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem rejected claims the group knows where the remaining bodies are, arguing that Israel's bombardment during the two-year war had left locations unrecognisable. Meanwhile, IDF troops came under attack in the southern Gaza Strip. Frustrated with the developments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF to “carry out immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip.” Minutes later, Hamas said that it was postponing the hostage body handover due to Israeli violations.

Israel launched airstrikes in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating the US-brokered truce. VP JD Vance said minor clashes don’t threaten Trump’s “peace.” Tensions rose after Hamas handed over partial remains of a hostage, prompting Israeli retaliation that killed nine in Gaza.

'Little skirmishes here and there': US responds after Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza, says THIS about ceasefire

The Israeli military on Sunday (Oct 19) said that it launched fresh strikes against Hamas targets in southern Gaza in response to the ceasefire violations by the Palestinian militant group earlier today. Shortly before, an Israeli military official warned of more strikes after the army struck the southern Gaza city of Rafah and the northern town of Beit Lahia in strikes earlier in the day. Israel has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire, which was brokered by US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;“In response to the blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement earlier today, the IDF (military) has begun a series of strikes against Hamas terror targets in the southern Gaza Strip,” the military said in a statement.&nbsp;The fresh strikes marked the second since the ceasefire took effect in Gaza nine days ago. Following the first wave of attack on Sunday morning, the Israeli military said that they were launched in retaliation for at least three attacks by Hamas on its forces.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Hamas has denied the accusations of breaching the ceasefire, saying that it was adhering to the truce and Israel was devising “flimsy pretexts” to resume the war.&nbsp;<h2>‘Hamas will pay a heavy price’</h2>&nbsp;Earlier, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas against violating the ceasefire in Gaza. “Hamas will pay a heavy price for every shot and every breach of the ceasefire,” he said in a statement. “If the message is not understood, our response will become increasingly severe.”&nbsp;Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he met with Katz and the heads of the Shin Bet and Mossad security agencies, following which he “directed that strong action be taken against terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip”.&nbsp;Gaza’s civil defence agency said that at least 15 people were killed following the resumption of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Mahmud Bassal, a spokesman for the agency, claimed that six of the victims were killed when an Israeli strike targeted a “group of civilians” in Zuwaida town in central Gaza. However, Israel has said that it was targeting Hamas militant sites.&nbsp;The recent trade of hostilities in Gaza came after a hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas under Trump’s first phase of the Gaza peace deal. Under the agreement, all 20 living hostages and 12 bodies out of the 28 dead hostages were released by Hamas. In exchange, Israel has returned thousands of Palestinian prisoners and Gazans.

The Israeli military on Sunday (Oct 19) said that it launched fresh strikes against Hamas targets in southern Gaza in response to the ceasefire violations by the Palestinian militant group earlier today.

The Israeli military on Sunday (Oct 19) said that it launched fresh strikes against Hamas targets in southern Gaza in response to the ceasefire violations by the Palestinian militant group earlier today. Shortly before, an Israeli military official warned of more strikes after the army struck the southern Gaza city of Rafah and the northern town of Beit Lahia in strikes earlier in the day. Israel has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire, which was brokered by US President Donald Trump. “In response to the blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement earlier today, the IDF (military) has begun a series of strikes against Hamas terror targets in the southern Gaza Strip,” the military said in a statement. The fresh strikes marked the second since the ceasefire took effect in Gaza nine days ago. Following the first wave of attack on Sunday morning, the Israeli military said that they were launched in retaliation for at least three attacks by Hamas on its forces. Meanwhile, Hamas has denied the accusations of breaching the ceasefire, saying that it was adhering to the truce and Israel was devising “flimsy pretexts” to resume the war. ‘Hamas will pay a heavy price’ Earlier, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas against violating the ceasefire in Gaza. “Hamas will pay a heavy price for every shot and every breach of the ceasefire,” he said in a statement. “If the message is not understood, our response will become increasingly severe.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he met with Katz and the heads of the Shin Bet and Mossad security agencies, following which he “directed that strong action be taken against terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip”. Gaza’s civil defence agency said that at least 15 people were killed following the resumption of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Mahmud Bassal, a spokesman for the agency, claimed that six of the victims were killed when an Israeli strike targeted a “group of civilians” in Zuwaida town in central Gaza. However, Israel has said that it was targeting Hamas militant sites. The recent trade of hostilities in Gaza came after a hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas under Trump’s first phase of the Gaza peace deal. Under the agreement, all 20 living hostages and 12 bodies out of the 28 dead hostages were released by Hamas. In exchange, Israel has returned thousands of Palestinian prisoners and Gazans.

The Israeli military on Sunday (Oct 19) said that it launched fresh strikes against Hamas targets in southern Gaza in response to the ceasefire violations by the Palestinian militant group earlier today.

‘Blatant violation of ceasefire’: Israel launches fresh strikes against Hamas in southern Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Oct 19) ordered the country’s security forces to take “strong action” against militant targets in the Gaza Strip. He also accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire, following which the Israeli military launched strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Meanwhile, the Palestinian militant group said in a statement that it was unaware of any clashes in Rafah and was adhering to the ceasefire, which was brokered by US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;“Following a ceasefire violation by Hamas, Prime Minister Netanyahu held consultations with the defence minister and senior security officials and instructed to take strong action against terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.&nbsp;Hamas’ armed wing responded to the Israeli accusations by saying, “We reaffirm our full commitment to implement everything that was agreed upon, foremost of which is a ceasefire across all areas of the Gaza Strip.”&nbsp;The statement released by the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades added that they had “no knowledge of any incidents or clashes taking place in the Rafah area, as these are red zones under the occupation's control, and contact with the remaining groups of ours there has been cut off since the war resumed in March of this year.”

Hamas’ armed wing denied the Israeli accusations by reaffirming its commitment to the ceasefire agreement, adding that it was unaware of the recent clashes in Rafah.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Oct 19) ordered the country’s security forces to take “strong action” against militant targets in the Gaza Strip. He also accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire, following which the Israeli military launched strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Meanwhile, the Palestinian militant group said in a statement that it was unaware of any clashes in Rafah and was adhering to the ceasefire, which was brokered by US President Donald Trump. “Following a ceasefire violation by Hamas, Prime Minister Netanyahu held consultations with the defence minister and senior security officials and instructed to take strong action against terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement. Hamas’ armed wing responded to the Israeli accusations by saying, “We reaffirm our full commitment to implement everything that was agreed upon, foremost of which is a ceasefire across all areas of the Gaza Strip.” The statement released by the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades added that they had “no knowledge of any incidents or clashes taking place in the Rafah area, as these are red zones under the occupation's control, and contact with the remaining groups of ours there has been cut off since the war resumed in March of this year.”

Hamas’ armed wing denied the Israeli accusations by reaffirming its commitment to the ceasefire agreement, adding that it was unaware of the recent clashes in Rafah.

Netanyahu orders ‘strong action’ against militant targets in Gaza over ceasefire violation, Hamas denies accusations

Israeli forces on Sunday (Oct 19) carried out two air strikes on southern Gaza as the military accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire and attacking troops. Reportedly, Hamas carried out attacks against the Israeli forces beyond the Yellow Line, the boundary beyond which Israel holds positions. In a statement, the Israeli military confirmed the strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.&nbsp;“Earlier today, terrorists fired anti-tank missiles and opened fire on IDF forces operating to destroy terrorist infrastructure in the Rafah area in accordance with the terms of the agreement,” the military said in a statement.&nbsp;“The IDF responded with air strikes by fighter jets and artillery fire, targeting the Rafah area to neutralise the threat and destroying several operational tunnels and military structures where terrorist activity was detected,” the statement added.&nbsp;“The terror organisation Hamas carried out multiple attacks against Israeli forces beyond the Yellow Line,” an Israeli military official told AFP earlier. The news agency reported, citing witnesses and media reports, that Israeli aircraft launched two strikes in Gaza on Sunday. Two Palestinians said that fighting erupted in part of the southern city of Rafah, which is still under Israeli control, following the Israeli strikes.&nbsp;An Israeli official said that Hamas militants targeted Israeli forces with a sniper and a rocket-propelled grenade. “Both incidents happened in an Israeli-controlled area, east of the Yellow Line. This is a bold violation of the ceasefire,” he told AFP.&nbsp;<h2>Israel hands over bodies of 15 Palestinians</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israel on Sunday returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza, bringing the total number to 150, Gaza’s health ministry said. Late Saturday, Hamas returned the bodies of two hostages, Ronen Engel, an Israeli national, and Thai farmworker Sonthaya Oakkharasri.

Meanwhile, Israel on Sunday returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza, bringing the total number to 150, Gaza’s health ministry said. 

Israeli forces on Sunday (Oct 19) carried out two air strikes on southern Gaza as the military accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire and attacking troops. Reportedly, Hamas carried out attacks against the Israeli forces beyond the Yellow Line, the boundary beyond which Israel holds positions. In a statement, the Israeli military confirmed the strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. “Earlier today, terrorists fired anti-tank missiles and opened fire on IDF forces operating to destroy terrorist infrastructure in the Rafah area in accordance with the terms of the agreement,” the military said in a statement. “The IDF responded with air strikes by fighter jets and artillery fire, targeting the Rafah area to neutralise the threat and destroying several operational tunnels and military structures where terrorist activity was detected,” the statement added. “The terror organisation Hamas carried out multiple attacks against Israeli forces beyond the Yellow Line,” an Israeli military official told AFP earlier. The news agency reported, citing witnesses and media reports, that Israeli aircraft launched two strikes in Gaza on Sunday. Two Palestinians said that fighting erupted in part of the southern city of Rafah, which is still under Israeli control, following the Israeli strikes. An Israeli official said that Hamas militants targeted Israeli forces with a sniper and a rocket-propelled grenade. “Both incidents happened in an Israeli-controlled area, east of the Yellow Line. This is a bold violation of the ceasefire,” he told AFP. Israel hands over bodies of 15 Palestinians Meanwhile, Israel on Sunday returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza, bringing the total number to 150, Gaza’s health ministry said. Late Saturday, Hamas returned the bodies of two hostages, Ronen Engel, an Israeli national, and Thai farmworker Sonthaya Oakkharasri.

Meanwhile, Israel on Sunday returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza, bringing the total number to 150, Gaza’s health ministry said.&nbsp;

‘Bold violation’: Israel launches strikes in Gaza as it accuses Hamas of breaching ceasefire

US president Donald Trump issued his response on the execution reportedly carried out by Hamas in Gaza amid the ongoing exchange of hostages and prisoners according to US-brokered deal. Trump first said that he is not bothered by the executions as these are ‘gangs’ that Hamas is targeting. When asked how he knows about the gangs, he quickly changed his stance and said that he is doing his research on the issue.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-our-tax-dollars-have-funded-a-genocide-zohran-mamdani-reacts-to-gaza-ceasefire-condemns-israel-and-us-admin-s-actions-1760512975423">'Our tax dollars have funded a genocide': Zohran Mamdani reacts to Gaza ceasefire</a>&nbsp;A shocking footage of Hamas fighters executing at least eight Palestinians, accused of collaborating with Israel surfaced on social media. The disturbing visuals of raised questions about peace in Gaza even after Israel's war. The video, which WION cannot independently verify, shows at least eight bound men kneeling before gunfire erupts as onlookers and label them “collaborators.” Report suggest that Sahm security force, run by Hamas, shared the footage.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-execute-7-palestinians-accused-of-collaborating-with-israel-in-broad-daylight-1760515977718">Hamas executes Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel in broad daylight</a><h2>What was US President's response?</h2>US President Trump said he was unbothered by the videos.“They did take out a couple of gangs that were very bad… and they killed a number of gang members,” Trump told reporters. “That didn’t bother me much, to be honest with you. That’s okay. It’s a couple of very bad gangs. It’s no different than other countries like Venezuela [that have] sent their gangs [into the US],” he added. Asked if those being killed are civilians, Trump said, “I’m doing research on it… We’ll find out about it. It could be gangs plus.” He also added that Hamas has been open about the fact that they are “going in and clearing out the gangs, violent gangs.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-knock-the-crap-out-of-them-trump-hints-at-possibility-of-israel-resuming-gaza-war-if-hamas-1760582673476">'Knock the crap out of them...': Trump hints at the possibility of Israel resuming Gaza war if Hamas...</a>&nbsp;

Trump responded to reports of Hamas executing alleged collaborators in Gaza, calling them "very bad gangs" and saying he’s “not bothered.” When questioned about civilian deaths, he backtracked, saying he’s “doing research.” The footage has raised concerns over Gaza's post-war stability.

US president Donald Trump issued his response on the execution reportedly carried out by Hamas in Gaza amid the ongoing exchange of hostages and prisoners according to US-brokered deal. Trump first said that he is not bothered by the executions as these are ‘gangs’ that Hamas is targeting. When asked how he knows about the gangs, he quickly changed his stance and said that he is doing his research on the issue. Read More | 'Our tax dollars have funded a genocide': Zohran Mamdani reacts to Gaza ceasefire A shocking footage of Hamas fighters executing at least eight Palestinians, accused of collaborating with Israel surfaced on social media. The disturbing visuals of raised questions about peace in Gaza even after Israel's war. The video, which WION cannot independently verify, shows at least eight bound men kneeling before gunfire erupts as onlookers and label them “collaborators.” Report suggest that Sahm security force, run by Hamas, shared the footage. Read More | Hamas executes Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel in broad daylight What was US President's response? US President Trump said he was unbothered by the videos.“They did take out a couple of gangs that were very bad… and they killed a number of gang members,” Trump told reporters. “That didn’t bother me much, to be honest with you. That’s okay. It’s a couple of very bad gangs. It’s no different than other countries like Venezuela [that have] sent their gangs [into the US],” he added. Asked if those being killed are civilians, Trump said, “I’m doing research on it… We’ll find out about it. It could be gangs plus.” He also added that Hamas has been open about the fact that they are “going in and clearing out the gangs, violent gangs.” Read More | 'Knock the crap out of them...': Trump hints at the possibility of Israel resuming Gaza war if Hamas...

Trump responded to reports of Hamas executing alleged collaborators in Gaza, calling them "very bad gangs" and saying he’s “not bothered.” When questioned about civilian deaths, he backtracked, saying he’s “doing research.” The footage has raised concerns over Gaza's post-war stability.

Trump issues first response on execution by Hamas, says 'it didn’t bother me much but...'

US President Donald Trump has stated that Israel will resume military operations in Gaza if Hamas fails to honour the recently signed hostage agreement. Trump's statement comes after Israel claimed that one of the bodies returned by Hamas is not one of the hostages, even as Hamas claimed that has returned all bodies it had and needs time to recover the rest of the deceased from the ruins of Gaza. Warning Hamas about the possibility of Israel's return, the US president said that Israel is all ready to “knock the crap out of them” but they are holding back because of him. He pressed Hamas to honour the US-brokered ceasefire deal with Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-our-tax-dollars-have-funded-a-genocide-zohran-mamdani-reacts-to-gaza-ceasefire-condemns-israel-and-us-admin-s-actions-1760512975423">'Our tax dollars have funded a genocide': Zohran Mamdani reacts to Gaza ceasefire</a>&nbsp;In a telephonic interview with CNN, Trump said that Israeli forces were ready to re-enter Gaza and act decisively once he gives the signal. Trump acknowledged that while most bodies of deceased hostages remain unreleased by Hamas, securing the release of 20 living hostages was the top priority. “Israel will return to those [Gaza] streets as soon as I say the word…If Israel could go in and knock the crap out of them, they’d do that.” Regarding the ceasefire deal, Trump revealed he had to persuade Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold back from escalating the war. He also highlighted the international support for the agreement, noting increased interest in the Abraham Accords. “I had to hold them back… I had it out with Bibi," he said.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-his-cognitive-ability-is-gone-trump-confuses-india-with-iran-as-he-repeats-tariffs-stopped-war-with-pak-claim-watch-1760580316983">'His cognitive ability is GONE': Trump confuses India with Iran as he repeats 'tariffs stopped war with Pak' claim - Watch</a>&nbsp;The US president also addressed Hamas’s harsh crackdown within Gaza, where the group has executed individuals it accuses of collaborating with Israel. Trump suggested this internal violence involves clearing out criminal gangs but admitted he was still gathering information on whether innocent civilians were affected. A shocking footage that has surfaced appears to be showing Hamas executing Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel. The video, which WION cannot independently verify, shows at least eight bound men kneeling before gunfire erupts as onlookers and label them “collaborators.” Report suggest that Sahm security force, run by Hamas, shared the footage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-execute-7-palestinians-accused-of-collaborating-with-israel-in-broad-daylight-1760515977718">Hamas executes Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel in broad daylight</a>&nbsp;

Trump warns Israel will resume Gaza operations if Hamas violates the hostage deal. He claims Israel is holding back “because of him” and stresses the priority of honouring the US-brokered ceasefire deal 

US President Donald Trump has stated that Israel will resume military operations in Gaza if Hamas fails to honour the recently signed hostage agreement. Trump's statement comes after Israel claimed that one of the bodies returned by Hamas is not one of the hostages, even as Hamas claimed that has returned all bodies it had and needs time to recover the rest of the deceased from the ruins of Gaza. Warning Hamas about the possibility of Israel's return, the US president said that Israel is all ready to “knock the crap out of them” but they are holding back because of him. He pressed Hamas to honour the US-brokered ceasefire deal with Israel. Read More | 'Our tax dollars have funded a genocide': Zohran Mamdani reacts to Gaza ceasefire In a telephonic interview with CNN, Trump said that Israeli forces were ready to re-enter Gaza and act decisively once he gives the signal. Trump acknowledged that while most bodies of deceased hostages remain unreleased by Hamas, securing the release of 20 living hostages was the top priority. “Israel will return to those [Gaza] streets as soon as I say the word…If Israel could go in and knock the crap out of them, they’d do that.” Regarding the ceasefire deal, Trump revealed he had to persuade Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold back from escalating the war. He also highlighted the international support for the agreement, noting increased interest in the Abraham Accords. “I had to hold them back… I had it out with Bibi," he said. Read More | 'His cognitive ability is GONE': Trump confuses India with Iran as he repeats 'tariffs stopped war with Pak' claim - Watch The US president also addressed Hamas’s harsh crackdown within Gaza, where the group has executed individuals it accuses of collaborating with Israel. Trump suggested this internal violence involves clearing out criminal gangs but admitted he was still gathering information on whether innocent civilians were affected. A shocking footage that has surfaced appears to be showing Hamas executing Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel. The video, which WION cannot independently verify, shows at least eight bound men kneeling before gunfire erupts as onlookers and label them “collaborators.” Report suggest that Sahm security force, run by Hamas, shared the footage. Read More | Hamas executes Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel in broad daylight

Trump warns Israel will resume Gaza operations if Hamas violates the hostage deal. He claims Israel is holding back “because of him” and stresses the priority of honouring the US-brokered ceasefire deal&nbsp;

'Knock the crap out of them...': Trump hints at the possibility of Israel resuming Gaza war if Hamas...

A hostage-prisoner swap will take place between Israel and Hamas on early Monday (Oct 13), confirmed both sides. The major breakthrough in the negotiations to end the war in Gaza comes after Israel and Hamas agreed to a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump earlier this week. Under the first phase of the plan, Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners will be released. Days earlier, Israeli forces pulled out from the war-torn territory, with the ceasefire coming into effect and stopping the hostilities in Gaza. Meanwhile, hundreds and thousands of Palestinians returned to the Gaza Strip to find their homes destroyed amid the war.“This is an emotional evening, an evening of tears, an evening of joy, because tomorrow our children will return to our borders,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement, urging Israelis to unite after the hostage release.“Tomorrow is the beginning of a new path – a path of rebuilding, a path of healing, and, I hope, a path of united hearts,” he added.<h2>What we know about hostage-prisoner swap</h2>A spokeswoman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that Israel expects the remaining 48 hostages who were abducted from Israel following the October 7, 2023, attack, 20 of whom are alive, held in Gaza to be freed early Monday. The hostages will be released to the Red Cross and then transported to Israel in six to eight vehicles. While Israel is expected to release about 2,000 Palestinian detainees in exchange.“The release of our hostages will begin early Monday morning. We are expecting all 20 of our living hostages to be released together at one time to the Red Cross and transported among six to eight vehicles,” Shosh Bedrosian told journalists on Sunday (Oct 12).The Times of Israel reported that Israel has told hostage families that they are expecting the release to begin between 4 am and 6 am (local time), but the timing can vary. The Red Cross is expected to inform Israel two hours before the hostages are to be released.Meanwhile, Hebrew media outlets reported that some families of dead hostages have been told by authorities that the bodies of their loved ones may not be returned in the hostage-prisoner exchange on Monday or in the first phase of the Gaza deal.Bedrosian added that Palestinian prisoners will be freed after all Gaza hostages are confirmed to be in Israel. “Palestinian prisoners will be released once Israel has confirmation that all of our hostages set to be released tomorrow are across the border into Israel,” she said.The National Institute of Forensic Medicine said in a statement that it was preparing to identify the bodies of the dead hostages using advanced technologies, fingerprints, dental matching and DNA extraction after they return to Israel. The process can take several hours or even days.<h2>Egypt peace summit</h2>Shortly after the hostage-prisoner exchange, Trump is expected to arrive in Israel and address the Israeli parliament. The US president may also visit one of the hospitals receiving freed hostages, depending on conditions, The Times of Israel reported. He will then head to Egypt for a peace summit, where world leaders have been invited, aimed at ending the two-year-long war in Gaza. The summit will be hosted by Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Sharm el-Sheikh.Meanwhile, Bedrosian said that no Israeli representative will take part in the peace summit for Gaza in Egypt. “No Israeli official will attend,” she said in a statement.<h2>Hamas insists seven Palestinian leaders be freed in hostage-prisoner swap</h2>AFP reported, citing sources close to negotiators, that Hamas has insisted that the list of prisoners Israel is set to release includes seven Palestinian leaders.“Hamas insists that the final list include seven senior leaders, most notably Marwan Barghouti, Ahmad Saadat, Ibrahim Hamed, and Abbas Al-Sayyed,” the sources told the news agency. They added that Hamas and its allied militant groups had “completed all preparations” for handing over all the living hostages and some of the deceased held in Gaza. However, Israel has ruled out releasing Barghouti or other high-profile inmates.Earlier reports claimed that Hamas had moved the Israeli hostages ahead of their release from three different locations in the Gaza Strip.

The hostages will be released to the Red Cross and then transported to Israel in six to eight vehicles. While Israel is expected to release about 2,000 Palestinian detainees in exchange.

A hostage-prisoner swap will take place between Israel and Hamas on early Monday (Oct 13), confirmed both sides. The major breakthrough in the negotiations to end the war in Gaza comes after Israel and Hamas agreed to a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump earlier this week. Under the first phase of the plan, Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners will be released. Days earlier, Israeli forces pulled out from the war-torn territory, with the ceasefire coming into effect and stopping the hostilities in Gaza. Meanwhile, hundreds and thousands of Palestinians returned to the Gaza Strip to find their homes destroyed amid the war. “This is an emotional evening, an evening of tears, an evening of joy, because tomorrow our children will return to our borders,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement, urging Israelis to unite after the hostage release. “Tomorrow is the beginning of a new path – a path of rebuilding, a path of healing, and, I hope, a path of united hearts,” he added. What we know about hostage-prisoner swap A spokeswoman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that Israel expects the remaining 48 hostages who were abducted from Israel following the October 7, 2023, attack, 20 of whom are alive, held in Gaza to be freed early Monday. The hostages will be released to the Red Cross and then transported to Israel in six to eight vehicles. While Israel is expected to release about 2,000 Palestinian detainees in exchange. “The release of our hostages will begin early Monday morning. We are expecting all 20 of our living hostages to be released together at one time to the Red Cross and transported among six to eight vehicles,” Shosh Bedrosian told journalists on Sunday (Oct 12). The Times of Israel reported that Israel has told hostage families that they are expecting the release to begin between 4 am and 6 am (local time), but the timing can vary. The Red Cross is expected to inform Israel two hours before the hostages are to be released. Meanwhile, Hebrew media outlets reported that some families of dead hostages have been told by authorities that the bodies of their loved ones may not be returned in the hostage-prisoner exchange on Monday or in the first phase of the Gaza deal. Bedrosian added that Palestinian prisoners will be freed after all Gaza hostages are confirmed to be in Israel. “Palestinian prisoners will be released once Israel has confirmation that all of our hostages set to be released tomorrow are across the border into Israel,” she said. The National Institute of Forensic Medicine said in a statement that it was preparing to identify the bodies of the dead hostages using advanced technologies, fingerprints, dental matching and DNA extraction after they return to Israel. The process can take several hours or even days. Egypt peace summit Shortly after the hostage-prisoner exchange, Trump is expected to arrive in Israel and address the Israeli parliament. The US president may also visit one of the hospitals receiving freed hostages, depending on conditions, The Times of Israel reported. He will then head to Egypt for a peace summit, where world leaders have been invited, aimed at ending the two-year-long war in Gaza. The summit will be hosted by Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Sharm el-Sheikh. Meanwhile, Bedrosian said that no Israeli representative will take part in the peace summit for Gaza in Egypt. “No Israeli official will attend,” she said in a statement. Hamas insists seven Palestinian leaders be freed in hostage-prisoner swap AFP reported, citing sources close to negotiators, that Hamas has insisted that the list of prisoners Israel is set to release includes seven Palestinian leaders. “Hamas insists that the final list include seven senior leaders, most notably Marwan Barghouti, Ahmad Saadat, Ibrahim Hamed, and Abbas Al-Sayyed,” the sources told the news agency. They added that Hamas and its allied militant groups had “completed all preparations” for handing over all the living hostages and some of the deceased held in Gaza. However, Israel has ruled out releasing Barghouti or other high-profile inmates. Earlier reports claimed that Hamas had moved the Israeli hostages ahead of their release from three different locations in the Gaza Strip.

The hostages will be released to the Red Cross and then transported to Israel in six to eight vehicles. While Israel is expected to release about 2,000 Palestinian detainees in exchange.

‘Beginning of a new path’: Hostage-prisoner swap between Israel, Hamas to take place Monday – All details inside

Hamas will not participate in the governance of post-war Gaza as world leaders prepare to meet in Egypt for a Gaza peace summit. This comes days after a ceasefire came into effect after Israel and the Palestinian militant group agreed to a 20-point plan to end the war proposed by US President Donald Trump.“For Hamas, the governance of the Gaza Strip is a closed issue. Hamas will not participate at all in the transitional phase, which means it has relinquished control of the Strip, but it remains a fundamental part of the Palestinian fabric,” AFP reported, citing a Hamas source close to the negotiating committee.He also said that they asked Egypt to call a meeting before the end of next week to agree on the composition of a Palestinian committee, adding that the names were “almost ready.”“Hamas, along with the other factions, have submitted 40 names. There is absolutely no veto over them, and none of them belong to Hamas,” he told AFP<h2>Will Hamas agree to disarmament?</h2>Apart from Hamas’s non-involvement in post-war Gaza governance, the second phase of Trump’s Gaza peace also calls for the disarmament of Hamas, which the Palestinian militant group has long described as a red line.“Hamas agrees to a long-term truce, and for its weapons not to be used at all during this period, except in the event of an Israeli attack on Gaza,” the source told AFP.The 20-point plan demands that Gaza become a “deradicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors.” The plan also states that Hamas will not have any role in the future governance of the war-torn territory and that its military infrastructure and weapons should be “destroyed and not rebuilt.”A day earlier, another Hamas official told the news agency that the group’s disarmament was “out of question” and “not negotiable.”“The proposed weapons handover is out of the question and not negotiable,” the official said of Trump’s peace plan. &nbsp;

Apart from Hamas’s non-involvement in post-war Gaza governance, the second phase of Trump’s Gaza peace also calls for the disarmament of Hamas, which the Palestinian militant group has long described as a red line.

Hamas will not participate in the governance of post-war Gaza as world leaders prepare to meet in Egypt for a Gaza peace summit. This comes days after a ceasefire came into effect after Israel and the Palestinian militant group agreed to a 20-point plan to end the war proposed by US President Donald Trump. “For Hamas, the governance of the Gaza Strip is a closed issue. Hamas will not participate at all in the transitional phase, which means it has relinquished control of the Strip, but it remains a fundamental part of the Palestinian fabric,” AFP reported, citing a Hamas source close to the negotiating committee. He also said that they asked Egypt to call a meeting before the end of next week to agree on the composition of a Palestinian committee, adding that the names were “almost ready.” “Hamas, along with the other factions, have submitted 40 names. There is absolutely no veto over them, and none of them belong to Hamas,” he told AFP Will Hamas agree to disarmament? Apart from Hamas’s non-involvement in post-war Gaza governance, the second phase of Trump’s Gaza peace also calls for the disarmament of Hamas, which the Palestinian militant group has long described as a red line. “Hamas agrees to a long-term truce, and for its weapons not to be used at all during this period, except in the event of an Israeli attack on Gaza,” the source told AFP. The 20-point plan demands that Gaza become a “deradicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors.” The plan also states that Hamas will not have any role in the future governance of the war-torn territory and that its military infrastructure and weapons should be “destroyed and not rebuilt.” A day earlier, another Hamas official told the news agency that the group’s disarmament was “out of question” and “not negotiable.” “The proposed weapons handover is out of the question and not negotiable,” the official said of Trump’s peace plan.

Apart from Hamas’s non-involvement in post-war Gaza governance, the second phase of Trump’s Gaza peace also calls for the disarmament of Hamas, which the Palestinian militant group has long described as a red line.

Hamas to not govern post-war Gaza? Names ‘almost ready’ for Palestinian committee – Here’s what we know

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on US President Donald Trump to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine, hailing his success in securing a peace deal in the Middle East, during a phone call on Saturday (Oct 11). He added that if a war can be stopped in one region, then other wars can also be stopped, including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.“I had a call with US President Donald Trump—a very positive and productive one. I congratulated @POTUS on his success and the Middle East deal he was able to secure, which is an outstanding achievement. If a war can be stopped in one region, then surely other wars can be stopped as well—including the Russian war,” Zelensky wrote in a post on X.The Ukrainian leader further said that he informed the US president about Russian attacks on Kyiv’s energy infrastructure. The two leaders also discussed opportunities to bolster our air defence and strengthen agreements, Zelensky said.“I informed President Trump about Russia’s attacks on our energy system—and I appreciate his willingness to support us. We discussed opportunities to bolster our air defense, as well as concrete agreements that we are working on to ensure this. There are good options and solid ideas on how to truly strengthen us,” the Ukrainian president said.Zelensky added that the Russian side needs to be willing to engage in “real diplomacy”, adding that it could be “achieved through strength”.The talks between the two leaders came a day after Russia launched an attack targeting Ukraine’s energy grid, leading to widespread power outages in parts of Kyiv and nine other regions in the country.KyivDiplomatic efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine have slowed in recent months, in part because global attention shifted to Israel's two-year war with militant Palestinian group Hamas, Kyiv says.

The Ukrainian leader further said that he informed the US president about Russian attacks on Kyiv’s energy infrastructure. The two leaders also discussed opportunities to bolster our air defence and strengthen agreements, Zelensky said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on US President Donald Trump to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine, hailing his success in securing a peace deal in the Middle East, during a phone call on Saturday (Oct 11). He added that if a war can be stopped in one region, then other wars can also be stopped, including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. “I had a call with US President Donald Trump—a very positive and productive one. I congratulated @POTUS on his success and the Middle East deal he was able to secure, which is an outstanding achievement. If a war can be stopped in one region, then surely other wars can be stopped as well—including the Russian war,” Zelensky wrote in a post on X. The Ukrainian leader further said that he informed the US president about Russian attacks on Kyiv’s energy infrastructure. The two leaders also discussed opportunities to bolster our air defence and strengthen agreements, Zelensky said. “I informed President Trump about Russia’s attacks on our energy system—and I appreciate his willingness to support us. We discussed opportunities to bolster our air defense, as well as concrete agreements that we are working on to ensure this. There are good options and solid ideas on how to truly strengthen us,” the Ukrainian president said. Zelensky added that the Russian side needs to be willing to engage in “real diplomacy”, adding that it could be “achieved through strength”. The talks between the two leaders came a day after Russia launched an attack targeting Ukraine’s energy grid, leading to widespread power outages in parts of Kyiv and nine other regions in the country. Kyiv Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine have slowed in recent months, in part because global attention shifted to Israel's two-year war with militant Palestinian group Hamas, Kyiv says.

The Ukrainian leader further said that he informed the US president about Russian attacks on Kyiv’s energy infrastructure. The two leaders also discussed opportunities to bolster our air defence and strengthen agreements, Zelensky said.

‘If war can be stopped in one region...’: Zelensky calls on Trump to broker Russia-Ukraine ceasefire after peace in Gaza

As the talks progress and the ceasefire takes effect in Gaza, Hamas said that it would not take part in the formal signing of the Gaza peace deal in Egypt. The Palestinian militant group added that it “acted principally through... Qatari and Egyptian mediators” during the ceasefire talks. A senior Hamas official also stated that it is ready to fight back if Israel resumes war in the territory.&nbsp;“The matter of the official signing – we will not be involved,” Hamas political bureau member Hossam Badran told AFP in an interview on Saturday (Oct 11).&nbsp;&nbsp;“We hope that we will not return to (war), but our Palestinian people and the resistance force will undoubtedly confront and use all their capabilities to repel this aggression if this battle is imposed,” he added.&nbsp;<h2>‘Difficulties’ in Gaza peace talks?</h2>&nbsp;While the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan in Gaza is being implemented, with the ceasefire in effect now, Badran stated that negotiations over phase two of the deal will be complex and difficult.&nbsp;“The second phase of the Trump plan, as it is clear from the points themselves, contains many complexities and difficulties,” the political bureau member of Hamas said.&nbsp;He further added that it was “absurd” for the Palestinian militant group to leave Gaza after the war ends.&nbsp;“Talk about expelling Palestinians, whether they’re Hamas members or not, from their land is absurd and nonsense,” he said of Trump’s peace plan that also proposes the disarmament of Hamas.&nbsp;<h2>Hamas says disarmament ‘out of the question’</h2>&nbsp;Hamas also said that disarmament as part of Trump’s Gaza plan was “out of the question” and “not negotiable”. A senior official told AFP, “The proposed weapons handover is out of the question and not negotiable.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are currently in Israel to oversee the ceasefire in Gaza.

A senior Hamas official also stated that it is ready to fight back if Israel resumes war in the territory.

As the talks progress and the ceasefire takes effect in Gaza, Hamas said that it would not take part in the formal signing of the Gaza peace deal in Egypt. The Palestinian militant group added that it “acted principally through... Qatari and Egyptian mediators” during the ceasefire talks. A senior Hamas official also stated that it is ready to fight back if Israel resumes war in the territory. “The matter of the official signing – we will not be involved,” Hamas political bureau member Hossam Badran told AFP in an interview on Saturday (Oct 11). “We hope that we will not return to (war), but our Palestinian people and the resistance force will undoubtedly confront and use all their capabilities to repel this aggression if this battle is imposed,” he added. ‘Difficulties’ in Gaza peace talks? While the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan in Gaza is being implemented, with the ceasefire in effect now, Badran stated that negotiations over phase two of the deal will be complex and difficult. “The second phase of the Trump plan, as it is clear from the points themselves, contains many complexities and difficulties,” the political bureau member of Hamas said. He further added that it was “absurd” for the Palestinian militant group to leave Gaza after the war ends. “Talk about expelling Palestinians, whether they’re Hamas members or not, from their land is absurd and nonsense,” he said of Trump’s peace plan that also proposes the disarmament of Hamas. Hamas says disarmament ‘out of the question’ Hamas also said that disarmament as part of Trump’s Gaza plan was “out of the question” and “not negotiable”. A senior official told AFP, “The proposed weapons handover is out of the question and not negotiable.” Meanwhile, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are currently in Israel to oversee the ceasefire in Gaza.

A senior Hamas official also stated that it is ready to fight back if Israel resumes war in the territory.

‘Will not be involved’: Hamas to skip Gaza peace deal signing? Warns Israel against ‘aggression’

US military personnel began arriving in Israel on Saturday (Oct 11) to establish a coordination centre that will oversee the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza. The head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that he visited the war-torn territory to discuss post-conflict stabilisation and clarified that no US troops will be deployed to Gaza. Earlier this week, senior US officials said that about 200 troops would be deployed to operate a “civil-military coordination center” under US Central Command. The team will aid in facilitating humanitarian aid and provide logistical and security support in the territory, according to reports.“Just returned from a visit inside Gaza to inform how we are moving forward to establish a CENTCOM-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) that will synchronize activities to support post-conflict stabilization. America's sons and daughters in uniform are answering the call to deliver peace in the Middle East in support of the Commander in Chief’s direction in this historic moment. This great effort will be achieved with no U.S. boots on the ground in Gaza,” CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said in a statement on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Statement from Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander: <a href="https://t.co/1TeByRzPoF">pic.twitter.com/1TeByRzPoF</a>&mdash; U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1976982921430155740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The US military will coordinate with a multinational taskforce that will comprise troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The team will be deployed in Gaza to oversee post-war stabilisation.Fox News reported that US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper visited an Israeli army post in the Gaza Strip on Saturday to confirm that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pulled out from the territory, where a ceasefire has been implemented after two years of conflict.This comes after the Israeli cabinet approved the deal early Friday (Oct 10) morning, roughly 24 hours after mediators announced the first phase of Donald Trump’s peace agreement. While the first phase of Trump’s 20-point plan has been approved and sparked celebrations in both Gaza and Tel Aviv, several critical issues remain unresolved regarding the long-term future of the Gaza Strip.

The US military will coordinate with a multinational taskforce that will comprise troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The team will be deployed in Gaza to oversee post-war stabilisation.

US military personnel began arriving in Israel on Saturday (Oct 11) to establish a coordination centre that will oversee the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza. The head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that he visited the war-torn territory to discuss post-conflict stabilisation and clarified that no US troops will be deployed to Gaza. Earlier this week, senior US officials said that about 200 troops would be deployed to operate a “civil-military coordination center” under US Central Command. The team will aid in facilitating humanitarian aid and provide logistical and security support in the territory, according to reports. “Just returned from a visit inside Gaza to inform how we are moving forward to establish a CENTCOM-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) that will synchronize activities to support post-conflict stabilization. America's sons and daughters in uniform are answering the call to deliver peace in the Middle East in support of the Commander in Chief’s direction in this historic moment. This great effort will be achieved with no U.S. boots on the ground in Gaza,” CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said in a statement on X.

The US military will coordinate with a multinational taskforce that will comprise troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The team will be deployed in Gaza to oversee post-war stabilisation.

‘No US boots on ground in Gaza’: CENTCOM chief confirms as troops arrive in Israel

Israel's government has officially ratified a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, setting the stage to pause the devastating war in Gaza within 24 hours and secure the release of all the hostages within the following 72 hours. The Israeli cabinet approved the deal early Friday morning, roughly 24 hours after mediators announced the first phase of Donald Trump's peace agreement.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251010/image-1760063861908.png"></figure>Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-live-israel-hamas-phase-one-peace-deal-signed-1760024316623">Gaza ceasefire: Israel-Hamas phase one peace deal signed, Trump to visit Middle East on Sunday</a>&nbsp;In a post on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote, “The government has just now approved the framework for the release of all of the hostages – the living and the deceased.” Outlining the timeline of events that would follow as per the agreement, an Israeli government spokesperson said the ceasefire would go into force within 24 hours of government approval of the deal. After that 24-hour period, the hostages held in Gaza would be freed within 72 hours. Hamas' exiled Gaza chief Khalil Al-Hayya said he had received guarantees from the United States and other mediators that the war was over. According to Reuters, 20 Israeli hostages are still believed to be alive in Gaza, while 26 are presumed dead, and the fate of two is unknown. While Hamas agreed for releasing all the hostages, it also said that recovering the bodies of the dead may take time.&nbsp;Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-ended-another-war-americans-should-be-proud-trump-announces-he-ended-the-israel-hamas-conflict-1760028960678">'Americans should be proud': Trump announces he ended Israel-Hamas war</a><h2>Key questions remain unanswered</h2>While the first phase of Trump’s 20-point plan has been approved and sparked celebrations in both Gaza and Tel Aviv, several critical issues remain unresolved regarding the long-term future of the Gaza Strip.<ul><li>Uncertainty surrounds Hamas’ commitment to disarmament as outlined in the plan.</li><li>Questions persist about Hamas relinquishing its governance over the Gaza Strip.</li><li>Reports indicate the US military is preparing to deploy up to 200 troops to Israel to assist with logistics, transportation, engineering, and planning. But how long will that take or till what time will US deploy its military is not known.</li><li>As Gaza peace plan has failed multiple times, uncertainity remains if Trump’s 20-point plan will really be successful in resolving the long-term future of the Gaza Strip</li><li>Despite the deal, explosions were still reported in southern Gaza, raising concerns about stability.</li></ul>Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-how-did-2-years-of-conflict-affect-gaza-in-numbers-1759849558528">Israel-Hamas war: How did 2 years of conflict affect Gaza - In numbers</a>&nbsp;

Israel approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas on Friday, paving the way to stop fighting in Gaza within a day and start releasing Israeli hostages within three days. The U.S.-backed agreement aims to end the two-year conflict and gradually withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza.

Israel's government has officially ratified a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, setting the stage to pause the devastating war in Gaza within 24 hours and secure the release of all the hostages within the following 72 hours. The Israeli cabinet approved the deal early Friday morning, roughly 24 hours after mediators announced the first phase of Donald Trump's peace agreement. Read more | Gaza ceasefire: Israel-Hamas phase one peace deal signed, Trump to visit Middle East on Sunday In a post on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote, “The government has just now approved the framework for the release of all of the hostages – the living and the deceased.” Outlining the timeline of events that would follow as per the agreement, an Israeli government spokesperson said the ceasefire would go into force within 24 hours of government approval of the deal. After that 24-hour period, the hostages held in Gaza would be freed within 72 hours. Hamas' exiled Gaza chief Khalil Al-Hayya said he had received guarantees from the United States and other mediators that the war was over. According to Reuters, 20 Israeli hostages are still believed to be alive in Gaza, while 26 are presumed dead, and the fate of two is unknown. While Hamas agreed for releasing all the hostages, it also said that recovering the bodies of the dead may take time. Read more | 'Americans should be proud': Trump announces he ended Israel-Hamas war Key questions remain unanswered While the first phase of Trump’s 20-point plan has been approved and sparked celebrations in both Gaza and Tel Aviv, several critical issues remain unresolved regarding the long-term future of the Gaza Strip. Uncertainty surrounds Hamas’ commitment to disarmament as outlined in the plan. Questions persist about Hamas relinquishing its governance over the Gaza Strip. Reports indicate the US military is preparing to deploy up to 200 troops to Israel to assist with logistics, transportation, engineering, and planning. But how long will that take or till what time will US deploy its military is not known. As Gaza peace plan has failed multiple times, uncertainity remains if Trump’s 20-point plan will really be successful in resolving the long-term future of the Gaza Strip Despite the deal, explosions were still reported in southern Gaza, raising concerns about stability. Read more | Israel-Hamas war: How did 2 years of conflict affect Gaza - In numbers

Israel approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas on Friday, paving the way to stop fighting in Gaza within a day and start releasing Israeli hostages within three days. The US-backed agreement aims to end the two-year conflict and gradually withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza.

Israel approves first phase of Trump’s Gaza plan for ceasefire, hostage release but THESE questions remain unanswered

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct 8) announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of Gaza plan. The first phase calls for the release of all hostages by Hamas and a ceasefire. The decision was reached after indirect talks in Egypt between Hamas and Israel over Trump’s 20-point framework to bring peace to the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;Taking to Truth Social platform, Trump announced, “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.” &nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a written statement that all the hostages held by Hamas “will be home soon.” He said he would convene his government on Thursday to approve the agreement.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251009/image-1759974853775.png"></figure>&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-hamas-did-on-october-7-2023-that-prompted-devastating-response-from-israel-a-look-back-1759822777152">What Hamas did on 7 October, 2023, that prompted devastating response from Israel: A look back</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Trump said that if the deal was almost done, then he may travel to Egypt this weekend, possibly leaving as soon as Saturday. He also thanked Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for working as mediators to bring peace in the Middle East. "This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen," he added. Netanyahu and Trump spoke by phone and congratulated each other on an "historic achievement," and the Israeli prime minister invited the US president to address Israel’s parliament.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-peace-deal-hamas-might-be-unable-to-return-all-slain-hostages-to-isarel-here-s-why-1759951835082/amp">Gaza peace deal: Hamas might be unable to return all slain hostages to Isarel - Here’s why</a>&nbsp;In a statement, Hamas confirmed it has agreed for a hostage-prisoner exchange and an Israeli withdrawal from the enclave. But the group called on Trump and guarantor states to ensure Israel fully implements the ceasefire. In the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, during the high-stakes talks, senior envoys from the US, Qatar and Turkey were present. Trump was represented by his son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Israel was represented by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, a close confidant of Netanyahu.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-how-did-2-years-of-conflict-affect-gaza-in-numbers-1759849558528">Israel-Hamas war: How did 2 years of conflict affect Gaza - In numbers</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Reuters reported quoting a Hamas source said that all the living hostages would be handed over within 72 hours of the Israeli government approving the deal. Hamas officials have insisted it will take longer to recover the bodies of dead hostages, believed to number about 28, from Gaza’s rubble. An Israeli government spokesperson said the hostage release was expected to begin on Saturday.&nbsp;

Trump announced Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace deal involving hostage release and a ceasefire. Talks were held in Egypt with mediation by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. Hostage release may begin within 72 hours after Israeli approval.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct 8) announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of Gaza plan. The first phase calls for the release of all hostages by Hamas and a ceasefire. The decision was reached after indirect talks in Egypt between Hamas and Israel over Trump’s 20-point framework to bring peace to the Palestinian enclave. Taking to Truth Social platform, Trump announced, “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a written statement that all the hostages held by Hamas “will be home soon.” He said he would convene his government on Thursday to approve the agreement. Also Read | What Hamas did on 7 October, 2023, that prompted devastating response from Israel: A look back Earlier, Trump said that if the deal was almost done, then he may travel to Egypt this weekend, possibly leaving as soon as Saturday. He also thanked Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for working as mediators to bring peace in the Middle East. "This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen," he added. Netanyahu and Trump spoke by phone and congratulated each other on an "historic achievement," and the Israeli prime minister invited the US president to address Israel’s parliament. Also Read | Gaza peace deal: Hamas might be unable to return all slain hostages to Isarel - Here’s why In a statement, Hamas confirmed it has agreed for a hostage-prisoner exchange and an Israeli withdrawal from the enclave. But the group called on Trump and guarantor states to ensure Israel fully implements the ceasefire. In the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, during the high-stakes talks, senior envoys from the US, Qatar and Turkey were present. Trump was represented by his son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Israel was represented by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, a close confidant of Netanyahu. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: How did 2 years of conflict affect Gaza - In numbers Meanwhile, Reuters reported quoting a Hamas source said that all the living hostages would be handed over within 72 hours of the Israeli government approving the deal. Hamas officials have insisted it will take longer to recover the bodies of dead hostages, believed to number about 28, from Gaza’s rubble. An Israeli government spokesperson said the hostage release was expected to begin on Saturday.

Trump announced Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace deal involving hostage release and a ceasefire. Talks were held in Egypt with mediation by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. Hostage release may begin within 72 hours after Israeli approval.

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