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Two years after Hamas’ October 7 attack and Israel’s punishing response, both sides say they accept in principle President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to halt the war and chart a path toward enduring peace.

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(MENAFN) In the coming months, Ireland is preparing to allocate "millions of euros" toward rebuilding efforts in Gaza, according to a report by a news agency on Tuesday.

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(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will accelerate its humanitarian assistance to Gaza following the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt.

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(MENAFN) France on Thursday endorsed the United States decision to move into the second phase of the Gaza plan, calling it a critical step toward shifting “from a ceasefire to a lasting peace.” In a formal statement, the French Foreign Ministry...

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(MENAFN) France on Thursday welcomed the US announcement that the Gaza plan is moving into its second phase, saying it could enable a shift “from a ceasefire to a lasting peace.” In a statement, the French Foreign Ministry noted that the step was...

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(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for unwavering compliance with the recently brokered ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, cautioning that any aggressive action by Israel could trigger renewed conflict and intensify...

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(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday emphasized the necessity of unwavering commitment to the newly agreed Gaza ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

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(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron pledged a significant increase in humanitarian efforts for Gaza following the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt.

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(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron declared that France will enhance its humanitarian initiatives in Gaza following the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit held in Egypt.

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(MENAFN) Australia has endorsed US President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled proposal to halt the conflict in Gaza, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) US Vice President JD Vance confirmed that despite America’s involvement in brokering the new Gaza ceasefire agreement, there are no plans to send US troops to Gaza or Israel. "We're not planning to put boots on the ground," Vance told...

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(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi extended an invitation to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday to attend the signing ceremony of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The invitation came during a phone call...

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(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has invited German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to attend the forthcoming signing ceremony of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, according to an official statement released Friday.

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(MENAFN) Australia expressed its approval on Tuesday for a newly introduced initiative by U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at halting the war in Gaza. This endorsement came through a formal statement released by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,...

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(MENAFN) Senior Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk said Friday the Palestinian resistance group has agreed “in principle” to the main elements of a ceasefire proposal put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump, while stressing that any implementation...

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(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi extended an invitation to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday to participate in the signing ceremony of a Gaza ceasefire agreement.

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Read in PDF Last updated on November 18, 2025 Introduction and History Hamas (Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya, Islamic Resistance Movement) is a prominent Palestinian militant Islamist group with roots in Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood that has ruled...

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(MENAFN) A senior Hamas figure, Mousa Abu Marzouk, stated on Friday that the Palestinian resistance movement has accepted U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed ceasefire framework for Gaza “in principle,” while noting that its execution would...

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(MENAFN) A ceasefire proposal announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly includes a major Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza and the release of remaining hostages within days, according to multiple media outlets.

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(MENAFN) During a press briefing held at the White House, United States President Donald Trump voiced sharp disapproval toward several European allies for their formal acknowledgment of Palestinian statehood.