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Albania Gives Jared Kushner Hotel Project a Nod as Trump Returns

New York Times The project is one of several that family members of President-elect Donald J. Trump have with foreign countries that have pending policy matters with the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/us/politics/albania-kushner-trump.html

Why Trump Wanted a Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Before He Took Office

New York Times The agreement removed one of the most vexing international conflicts that hovered over the start of his second term. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/us/politics/trump-mideast-cease-fire.html

Manila and Beijing can still choose cooperation over conflict

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While violent clashes and bilateral disputes between Manila and Beijing have reached new heights, so can economic engagement. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3294552/manila-and-beijing-can-still-choose-cooperation-over-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Capitulation’: Israeli officials and media concede Gaza defeat as truce unfolds

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Reactions from Israeli regime officials and media to ceasefire deal in Gaza are a mix of outrage and disillusionment. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/15/740985/Israel-officials-reaction-Gaza-ceasefire

Thursday Briefing: A Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

New York Times Plus, ancient Celtic gender roles. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/briefing/israel-hamas-cease-fire-senate-hearings-yoon-detainment-korea.html

What Does the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Between Israel and Hamas Say?

New York Times In the first phase, 33 hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners would be freed, and hundreds of trucks with humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza daily, a copy of the agreement says. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/gaza-ceasefire-israel-hamas.html

Cease-Fire Deal Has Exposed Fissures in Netanyahu’s Right-Wing Government

New York Times One far-right minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, claimed to have scuppered similar agreements over the past year. But, the prime minister has blamed Hamas for the failures. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/ceasefire-netanyahu-israel.html

Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Brings Joy, but Is Tinged With Uncertainty

New York Times An agreement offers Gazans at least some respite from the war, and for Israelis it means the release of hostages. But the deal’s ambiguity means fighting could resume within weeks. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/gaza-ceasefire-deal.html

Cease-Fire Deal With Israel Comes as Hamas Is Severely Weakened

New York Times Israel’s 15-month bombardment of Gaza has destroyed much of Hamas’s military wing. It has also degraded the Iran-backed proxy network that helps sustain the militant group. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/hamas-weakened-israel-ceasefire.html

Israel kills 62 Palestinians in Gaza amid ceasefire deal

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces have killed at least 62 Palestinians in their latest attacks in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/15/740980/Israel-Kills-62-Palestinians-despite-ceasefire-deal