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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 47m

From Doha strike to Sharm el-Sheikh breakthrough: How US brokered elusive Gaza deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-doha-strike-to-sharm-el-sheikh-breakthrough-how-us-brokered-elusive-gaza-deal/

From Doha strike to Sharm el-Sheikh breakthrough: How US brokered elusive Gaza deal

Trump's longtime commitment to Israel allowed him to coax Netanyahu into accepting proposal, as Hamas recognized that hostages had become a liability worth releasing up-front

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 1h

Netanyahu’s Likud enjoys slight bump in support on heels of Gaza deal, poll shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-likud-enjoys-slight-bump-in-support-on-heels-of-gaza-deal-poll-shows/

Netanyahu’s Likud enjoys slight bump in support on heels of Gaza deal, poll shows

Ex-PM Bennett, who has been largely silent on the truce-hostage agreement, sinks to lowest number of Knesset seats in potential election since first being included in Maariv survey

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 2h

Indonesia to block Israeli team from gymnastics world championships in Jakarta https://www.timesofisrael.com/indonesia-to-block-israeli-team-from-gymnastics-world-championships-in-jakarta/

Indonesia to block Israeli team from gymnastics world championships in Jakarta

Amid pressure from politicians and Muslim groups, Jakarta says Israeli team denied visas, claim international gymnastics governing body supports the decision

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 2h

Netanyahu posts AI image of Trump winning Nobel Peace Prize https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-posts-ai-image-of-trump-winning-nobel-peace-prize/

Netanyahu posts AI image of Trump winning Nobel Peace Prize

Following Gaza deal, gambling site shows US president with better odds, but still unlikely to win award he has repeatedly said he deserves

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 4h

Friday Focus with Lazar Berman: Is Israel’s Hamas problem solved? https://www.timesofisrael.com/friday-focus-with-lazar-berman-is-israels-hamas-problem-solved/

Friday Focus with Lazar Berman: Is Israel’s Hamas problem solved?

ToI's diplomatic correspondent lays out the pressures on the terrorist group that brought it to agree to releasing the hostages and how Israel may operate in the post-war Gaza Strip

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 4h

To sit in the sukkah comfortably, some Jerusalemites are living on the edge https://www.timesofisrael.com/to-sit-in-the-sukkah-comfortably-some-jerusalemites-are-living-on-the-edge/

To sit in the sukkah comfortably, some Jerusalemites are living on the edge

A balcony with a festive temporary hut commands a premium even in luxury apartments, but many eschew safety concerns to jerry-rig their own platforms without city approval

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 5h

Over 30 arrested in Lebanon for allegedly providing Israel with intel on Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-30-arrested-in-lebanon-for-allegedly-providing-israel-with-intel-on-hezbollah/

Over 30 arrested in Lebanon for allegedly providing Israel with intel on Hezbollah

Lebanese judicial source says the 32 suspects detained in recent months are suspected of 'collaborating with Israel, six of them before the ceasefire' reached last November

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 6h

Team of 200 American troops to ‘oversee’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire — US officials https://www.timesofisrael.com/team-of-200-american-troops-to-oversee-israel-hamas-ceasefire-us-officials/

Team of 200 American troops to ‘oversee’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire — US officials

CENTCOM chief to be in charge of the soldiers, who source familiar with the matter tells ToI will likely be stationed in Egypt, though White House indicates they'll be in Israel

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 8h

Minneapolis synagogue targeted with pro-Hamas graffiti on Oct. 7 anniversary https://www.timesofisrael.com/minneapolis-synagogue-targeted-with-pro-hamas-graffiti-on-oct-7-anniversary/

Minneapolis synagogue targeted with pro-Hamas graffiti on Oct. 7 anniversary

Temple Israel rabbi denounces the antisemitic vandalism, which includes warning 'Watch out Zionists,' saying 'it's not about political differences. It’s about hate'

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 9h

Gaza ceasefire takes effect as government approves deal to free the hostages https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-ceasefire-takes-effect-as-government-approves-deal-to-free-the-hostages/

Gaza ceasefire takes effect as government approves deal to free the hostages

Most far-right ministers vote against agreement to halt fighting with Hamas; Kushner and Witkoff tell cabinet that IDF's 'bravery' and Netanyahu's 'difficult decisions' enabled agreement

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 11h

Gaza ceasefire takes effect as government okays deal to free the hostages, end the war https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-10-2025/

Gaza ceasefire takes effect as government okays deal to free the hostages, halt the war

Most far-right ministers vote against deal * Kushner tells cabinet that the pending release of the captives ‘wouldn’t have been possible without the bravery of the IDF and its soldiers’

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 11h

At ‘priestly blessing’ in Jerusalem, prayers, hope and ‘mixed feelings’ over hostage deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-priestly-blessing-in-jerusalem-prayers-hope-and-mixed-feelings-over-hostage-deal/

At ‘priestly blessing’ in Jerusalem, prayers, hope and ‘mixed feelings’ over hostage deal

Tens of thousands gather at the holy site to attend the service and celebrate the festival of Sukkot. Among them are ex-hostages, families of hostages, and IDF reservists

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 11h

IDF carries out airstrike in Gaza City as cabinet meets to approve ceasefire deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-carries-out-airstrike-in-gaza-city-as-cabinet-set-to-approve-ceasefire-deal/

IDF carries out airstrike in Gaza City as cabinet meets to approve ceasefire deal

Military says strike hit Hamas cell posing threat to troops; 4 Palestinians reported killed, over 40 trapped under rubble of targeted building

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 13h

Trump used his leverage to close the hostage-truce deal, but much remains unresolved https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-used-his-leverage-to-close-the-hostage-truce-deal-but-much-remains-unresolved/

Trump used his leverage to close the hostage-truce deal, but much remains unresolved

More popular in Israel than Netanyahu, the US president made an offer the PM couldn't refuse, and brought Hamas's allies to bear too. A plan for post-war Gaza is another story

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 14h

Trump: ‘We ended Gaza war,’ the hostages are coming home. ‘After that, we’ll see’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-we-ended-gaza-war-the-hostages-are-coming-home-after-that-well-see/

Trump: ‘We ended Gaza war,’ the hostages are coming home. ‘After that, we’ll see’

US president says Hamas will disarm and IDF will pull back its troops, but indicates issues pertaining to post-war management of the Strip still need to be finalized

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 14h

A whisper and a note: Photos reveal moment Trump was informed Gaza deal sealed https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-whisper-and-a-note-photos-reveal-moment-trump-was-informed-gaza-deal-sealed/

A whisper and a note: Photos reveal moment Trump was informed Gaza deal sealed

Footage shows Rubio interrupting White House gathering of conservative media influencers, handing president a note pressing him to make announcement as soon as possible

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 15h

Jews suffer highest rate of religious hate crime in England and Wales, figures show https://www.timesofisrael.com/jews-suffer-highest-rate-of-religious-hate-crime-in-england-and-wales-figures-show/

Jews suffer highest rate of religious hate crime in England and Wales, figures show

2,873 antisemitic incidents recorded in year ending March 2025, show figures published in wake of deadly Yom Kippur synagogue attack

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 15h

Macron: Gaza deal a ‘great hope’ but settlements an ‘existential threat’ to peace https://www.timesofisrael.com/macron-gaza-deal-a-great-hope-but-settlements-an-existential-threat-to-peace/

Macron: Gaza deal a ‘great hope’ but settlements an ‘existential threat’ to peace

Speaking to European, Arab ministers at Paris confab, French president says settlement building 'fundamentally contradicts the American plan'; Sa'ar decries meeting as 'harmful'

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 16h

Bucking US blueprint, Palestinian Authority still seeks major roll in post-war Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/bucking-us-blueprint-palestinian-authority-still-seeks-major-roll-in-post-war-gaza/

Bucking US blueprint, Palestinian Authority still seeks major roll in post-war Gaza

PA officials tout institutional reforms in bid to join in post-war reconstruction and governance of Strip; PM says Ramallah, Cairo already planning new Gaza police force

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 16h

US sanctions dozens of people, companies, ships over links to Iran oil exports https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-sanctions-dozens-of-people-companies-ships-over-links-to-iran-oil-exports/

US sanctions dozens of people, companies, ships over links to Iran oil exports

Measures come on heels of UN 'snapback sanctions' over Iranian noncompliance with 2015 nuclear deal; target Chinese oil refineries, for 4th time since Trump returned to office

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 16h

Iran demands Israel be held to deal commitments, alleges ‘deceit and duplicity’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-demands-israel-be-held-to-deal-commitments-alleges-deceit-and-duplicity/

Iran demands Israel be held to deal commitments, alleges ‘deceit and duplicity’

Tehran urges legal action against Israelis who ‘ordered and perpetrated war crimes’; Sisi invites Trump to Egypt ceremony; Nepal hails deal, expects return of hostage Bipin Joshi

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 16h

FIFA president urges protesters to keep calm at Israel’s soccer games, amid peace talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/fifa-president-urges-protesters-to-keep-calm-at-israels-soccer-games-amid-peace-talks/

FIFA president urges protesters to keep calm at Israel’s soccer games, amid peace talks

Some 10,000 people were expected to protest Israel-Italy match this coming Tuesday; Gianni Infantino hails hostage-truce deal, says 'everyone should support' the negotiations

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 16h

Cabinet set to approve hostage-ceasefire deal after Israel, Hamas sign on in Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-set-to-approve-hostage-ceasefire-deal-after-israel-hamas-sign-on-in-egypt/

Cabinet set to approve hostage-ceasefire deal after Israel, Hamas sign on in Egypt

Trump expects hostages to return Monday or Tuesday, as negotiators finalize list of 250 Palestinian life-sentence prisoners, 1,700 Gazan detainees that Israel will free in return

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 17h

Marking jubilee, settlers lay down uncompromising vision for region’s future https://www.timesofisrael.com/marking-jubilee-settlers-lay-down-uncompromising-vision-for-regions-future/

Marking jubilee, settlers lay down uncompromising vision for region’s future

Revelers and politicians celebrate 50 years since the march to Sebastia, call for annexation of the West Bank and firmly reject the realization of Palestinian national aspirations

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 18h

From Hamas to Red Cross to the IDF in Gaza: How the hostage releases will be handled https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-hamas-to-red-cross-to-the-idf-in-gaza-how-the-hostage-releases-will-be-handled/

From Hamas to Red Cross to the IDF in Gaza: How the hostage releases will be handled

IDF says ready to manage simultaneous release of all 20 living captives if Hamas frees them together; IDF to retain control of 53% of Gaza following retreat after deal is ratified

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