Middle East
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Oct- 2025 -7 October
Ceasefire Reached in Syria’s Aleppo After Deadly Flare-up: State Media
Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed on a ceasefire in Aleppo, state media reported Tuesday, after tensions between the two sides escalated into bombardments on the northern city.
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7 October
Hamas and Israel Open Talks in Egypt Under Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday began indirect talks in Egypt on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, with US President Donald Trump judging that the Palestinian militant group was ready to compromise over his proposals for a deal.
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6 October
Israel Confirms Over 1,000 Security Personnel Killed Since October 7 Attack
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has confirmed that 1,152 members of the country’s security forces have been killed since Hamas launched its large-scale attack on October 7, 2023.
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6 October
Negotiators Due in Egypt for Gaza Talks as Trump Urges Quick Action
Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with US President Donald Trump calling on negotiators to "move fast" to end the nearly two-year war in the Gaza Strip.
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5 October
Hamas Keen to Reach Deal, Begin Prisoner Exchange ‘Immediately’: Official
A senior Hamas official said the Palestinian militant group is eager to reach an agreement to end the war and implement a prisoner swap with Israel, as negotiators converge in Egypt for talks.
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4 October
Trump Says Hamas Ready for Peace, Tells Israel to Stop Bombing Gaza
US President Trump said he believed Hamas was ready for "lasting peace" and told Israel to stop bombing Gaza, after the Palestinian militant group declared it was ready to free hostages under his ceasefire plan.
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3 October
Organizers Say Last Gaza Flotilla Boat Intercepted by Israel
The organizers of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla said Israel intercepted its last remaining boat, after the interceptions of its fellow vessels drew protests worldwide.
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2 October
Elbit Lands Hermes 900 Deal With Global Customer for Maritime Surveillance
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has won a $120-million contract to supply its Hermes 900 unmanned aerial system for long-range maritime surveillance to an international customer.
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2 October
US, Allies Reducing Forces in Iraq: Pentagon
US and allied forces are reducing their presence in Iraq, winding down a more than decade-long mission there against the Islamic State.
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2 October
Israel Issues ‘Last’ Warning for Gazans to Flee Main City
Israel issued a final warning for people to flee Gaza's main city, as Hamas weighed US President Trump's plan to end nearly two years of war.
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