Category: World News
World leaders, US politicians react to Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal: ‘Long-overdue news’
Fox News Leaders in the U.S. and around the world commended the recent Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal on Wednesday. Biden announced the terms of the cease-fire during a news conference Wednesday at the White House. It will consist of two phases and will take place over the next several weeks. The first phase, which is set…
Read MoreWhat to Know About the Gaza Cease-Fire
New York Times Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal. For Palestinians, the agreement provides a respite from a devastating Israeli military campaign that has killed more than 45,000 people in Gaza. For Israelis, it could allow for the release of at least a third of the hostages captured by Hamas. But the…
Read MoreIsrael and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire, raising hopes of a reprieve
Washington Post The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/15/israel-gaza-ceasefire-deal-hamas-hostages/
Read MoreMozambique’s Chapo sworn in as president after disputed election
Fox News Daniel Chapo of Mozambique’s long-ruling Frelimo party was sworn in as president on Wednesday at a sparsely attended ceremony after months of protests against his disputed election victory. A local civil society monitoring group says more than 300 people have been killed in clashes with security forces since the Oct. 9 vote, which…
Read MoreEven Homes That Evade the Fire Face Toxic Ash Risk, Studies Show
New York Times Health hazards from soot and smoke blown indoors onto furniture and walls can linger for months: “Wind will get through every crack.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/climate/wildfire-smoke-indoors.html
Read MoreRubio details what Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy will entail
Washington Post Sen. Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, is widely expected to win Senate confirmation to the post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/01/15/rubio-confirmation-hearing/
Read MoreIsrael’s hostage families react to ceasefire deal with relief and fear
Washington Post They applaud the potential freeing of loved ones after 15 months of captivity in Gaza but remain anxious that gradual releases could leave some in Hamas hands. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/15/hostage-families-gaza-ceasefire-deal/
Read MoreHostage families in Israel express cautious optimism after cease-fire deal: ‘We hope they’ll come back alive’
Fox News TEL AVIV — Israeli negotiators have reached agreement with the Hamas terror group for a hostages-for-cease-fire deal that will also reportedly see the release of thousands of Palestinian security prisoners, many with blood on their hands, and an Israeli military withdrawal from key areas of the Gaza Strip. “I am trying to breathe,” Efrat Machikawa,…
Read MoreIsrael-Hamas cease-fire, hostage release deal reached
Fox News Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal that also ensures the release of hostages, Fox News has confirmed. “A Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal was reached following the Qatari Prime Minister’s meeting with Hamas negotiators, and separately Israeli negotiators in his office,” a source briefed on the matter told Fox…
Read MoreLive Updates: Israel and Hamas Agree to Outline of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say
New York Times President-elect Donald J. Trump said a deal had been reached, but negotiators had yet to confirm a start date and other technical issues could still derail a deal. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/15/world/israel-hamas-cease-fire-deal-gaza
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