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Inside the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks: A Delicate Balancing Act

Cease-fire talks - Gaza conflict - Israel-Hamas conflict - Middle East crisis - Turkey-Israel trade

The latest developments in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations are causing a stir online. Find out more!

As Hamas mulls over a potential ceasefire, the big question looms: Will Israel finally put an end to the ongoing conflict? The threat of an Israeli attack on Rafah adds tension to the negotiations, with warnings of catastrophic outcomes for Palestinian civilians. Meanwhile, Israel is gearing up for potential disruptions by ensuring essential services like water and electricity remain operational.

Amidst the talks, personal stories emerge, like that of a former IDF soldier reminiscing about finding a childhood homework assignment while preparing to return to Israel. The complexities of the Middle East conflict are further highlighted by concerns about free speech and safety on university campuses.

In parallel, diplomatic efforts continue, with Hamas planning to send a delegation to Cairo for further ceasefire discussions. The need for rebuilding Gaza post-conflict is estimated to cost billions, signaling the immense challenges ahead.

In a surprising turn, the Israeli proposal for a ceasefire includes a 40-day truce and a prisoner exchange, showcasing potential progress towards resolving the longstanding deadlock. Additionally, US Secretary of State, Blinken, praises Israel's willingness to negotiate on hostage issues, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy in such delicate situations.

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As Hamas considers cease-fire, question hangs: Will Israel end war ... (CityNews)

Hanging over the negotiations is the threat of an Israeli attack on Rafah, which the U.S. and U.N. have warned could be catastrophic for Palestinian civilians.

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Israel's war on Gaza live: Hamas studies Gaza proposal in 'positive ... (Aljazeera.com)

Hamas says a delegation is set to visit Egypt soon for further ceasefire talks.

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How Israel is preparing to keep lights and water running in event of ... (The Times of Israel)

Israeli utilities have deployed backup generators, filled water reservoirs to the brim and stepped up cyber defenses in case the Gaza conflict triggers war ...

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Coming home to Israel is not about safety (Arutz Sheva)

I like to tell the story of how, as a 19 year old IDF soldier, I found a homework assignment in my parent's basement from when I was 10 years old, in 4th grade.

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Middle East conflict live updates: Hamas says it views talks favorably ... (The Washington Post)

A maritime corridor for aid deliveries to Gaza, via a pier being constructed by the U.S. military, is “probably a week away,” Secretary of State Antony ...

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My father survived the Holocaust. Why are students taking part in a ... (USA TODAY)

Universities are obliged to allow free speech. They are also obliged to make sure that students can attend classes free of harassment.

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The Latest | Hamas will send a delegation to Cairo to keep up cease ... (The Associated Press)

Lapid's visit comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu still has not visited the UAE since it reached a diplomatic recognition deal with Israel in ...

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Middle East crisis live: Rebuilding Gaza will cost $30bn to $40bn ... (The Guardian)

Hamas confirmed that the group will visit Egypt for further ceasefire talks in the Gaza war. A statement by the group added that Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh had ...

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Hamas says delegation to visit Egypt soon to talk cease-fire, hostage ... (Haaretz)

Report: Landmark U.S. and Saudi Defense Deal Could Be Weeks Away Hamas Delegation to Visit Egypt for Cease-fire Talks, Statement Says Police Begin Removing ...

Israël détient les corps de 500 Palestiniens, dont 58 depuis le début ... (Anadolu Agency)

AA/ Ramallah / Qais Abu Samra. Une campagne palestinienne a déclaré jeudi qu'Israël « continue de détenir les corps de 500 martyrs », dont 58, depuis le ...

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Hamas will respond to Israel truce proposal 'very soon' (Middle East Monitor)

The Israeli proposal includes a 40-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange of Israelis held in Gaza with Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. Suhail Al-Hindi ...

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As Hamas considers ceasefire, question hangs: Will Israel end war ... (CTV News)

Hamas on Thursday was considering the latest proposal for a ceasefire with Israel that the United States and other mediators hope will avert an Israeli ...

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David Cameron backed Israel arms sales two days after death of UK ... (The Guardian)

Decision appears to be based on official assessment of Israel's compliance with humanitarian law that did not cover recent events.

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Blinken: Israel's flexibility on hostage deal speaks louder than its ... (The Times of Israel)

US Secretary of State condemns attack by group of Israelis on Jordanian aid convoy heading into Gaza, says 'Israel is better than this'

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Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel (Voice of America)

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday his government would sever diplomatic relations with Israel Thursday in response to the Israel-Hamas war in ...

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Hamas is sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks in ... (The Associated Press)

The stakes in the cease-fire negotiations were made clear in a new U.N. report that said if the Israel-Hamas war stops today, it will still take until 2040 to ...

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Turkey Halts All Trade With Israel, Officials Say - BNN Bloomberg (BNN)

The move expands last month's restriction on some Turkish exports to Israel, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan steps up criticism of the Jewish state and tries ...

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Israel's foreign minister accuses Turkey of 'breaking' trade deal and ... (Financial Times)

Israel's foreign minister has accused Turkey's leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of “breaking agreements by blocking ports for Israeli imports and exports”, ...

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Israel says Turkey's Erdogan is breaking agreements by blocking ... (Reuters Africa)

Israel's foreign minister said on Thursday that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was breaking agreements by blocking ports for Israeli imports and exports.

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Turkey reportedly halts all trade with Israel over war in Gaza (The Guardian)

Israeli foreign minister accuses Turkish leader of acting like 'dictator' in row that could deepen tensions.

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Turkey halts all trade with Israel (Al Arabiya English)

Israel's foreign minister said on Thursday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was breaking agreements by blocking ports for Israeli imports and.

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The Israel-Hamas War: A Conversation with Israeli Ambassador ... (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

Following unprecedented strikes by Iran and Israel on one another's territory, there is growing concern that Israel and Hezbollah, Iran's Lebanese proxy, might ...

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Turkey says it halts trade with Israel over Gaza aid access (Aljazeera.com)

Turkey's Ministry of Trade cites humanitarian crisis in Gaza for its decision to suspend imports and exports.

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Turkey halts trade with Israel over 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza (BBC News)

Trade between the two countries was worth almost $7bn (£5.6bn) last year. Israel's foreign minister accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of acting ...

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Turkey cuts all trade with Israel as ties fray (Al-Monitor)

The Israeli Foreign Minister said Ankara was also blocking Turkey's ports for Israeli imports and exports.

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Here's what's on the table for Israel and Hamas in the latest cease ... (ABC News)

Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the war in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages.

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On Day 6 of McGill encampment, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel ... (CBC.ca)

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters are facing off at McGill's downtown Montreal campus, with police officers in riot gear standing nearby to keep the ...

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Turkey halts trade with Israel over 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza (BBC News)

Israel's foreign minister accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of acting like a "dictator". Israel Katz said on X that Mr Erdogan was "disregarding ...

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Here's what's on the table for Israel and Hamas in the latest cease ... (CityNews)

Hamas leaders have for months refused anything short of a full Israeli pullout from the Gaza Strip and a permanent end to the fighting. Hamas negotiators will ...

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Kibbutz Be'eri announces resident Dror Or was killed on Oct. 7, body ... (The Times of Israel)

State Department says neither DC nor Riyadh will agree to deal sans pathway to Palestinian state * Israeli official says assumption in Jerusalem is that ...

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Turkey halts all trade with Israel over military actions in Gaza (CityNews)

Turkish officials would coordinate with Palestinian authorities to ensure that Palestinians are not affected by the suspension of imports and exports, the ...

Israel-Hamas War Boosts Profile of Erdogan Opponent in Turkey ... (BNN)

(Bloomberg) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is coming under pressure over his tricky balancing act regarding Israel, with an increasingly popular ...

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Turkey halts all trade with Israel; Jerusalem denounces 'dictator ... (The Times of Israel)

Turkish ports said already preventing export of goods to Haifa and Ashdod ports, while Israeli imports not being unloaded; FM Katz says Israel will find ...

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Guerre Israël-Hamas : Carrefour est-il responsable des actes de son ... (Contrepoints)

Pour un certain nombre de consommateurs, l'enseigne française est désormais associée à la politique d'Israël dans les territoires palestiniens.

Turkey halts trade with Israel, demands increased flow of aid into Gaza (The Washington Post)

The restrictions mark a further deterioration of ties between the governments stemming from the war in Gaza. Turkish exports to Israel reached $5.4 billion ...

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What It's Like to Care for Israel at Bates College (Tablet Magazine)

What does it mean to be a Zionist student on a college campus today? I have friends at schools all over the country who are struggling.

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Turkey says suspending all trade with Israel (Al-Monitor)

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz had earlier on Thursday accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of breaking agreements between the two countries by ...

Türkiye halts trade with Israel until uninterrupted aid to Gaza (TRT World)

Türkiye implements the second phase of state-level measures, stopping all export and import transactions with Tel Aviv and covering all products, ...

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Turkey says suspending all trade with Israel (FRANCE 24)

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz had earlier on Thursday accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of breaking agreements between the two countries by ...

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Turkey Halts All Trade With Israel over Military Actions in Gaza (Jakarta Globe)

A Turkish Trade Ministry statement said “export and import transactions in relation to Israel have been stopped, covering all products.”

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