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21-10-2025
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is being tested after a deadly flare-up in Gaza, with at least 45 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes. The violence began when two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack blamed on Hamas in the southern city of Rafah. Hamas denied responsibility, claiming it had lost contact with fighters in the area. US President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are working to shore up the deal and settle key issues on the future of Gaza and Hamas. The ceasefire, brokered by the US, has been precarious, with both sides accusing each other of violations. The latest violence has raised concerns about the stability of the ceasefire and the need for continued international involvement to maintain peace.
Entities: Gaza, Israel, Hamas, Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-10-2025
The Israeli military has received a body from Hamas that the Palestinian armed group claims is one of the hostages taken during the 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel. The body was transported by the Red Cross to Israeli forces in Gaza and has been returned to Israel for formal identification. This comes after Hamas handed over 20 living hostages and 12 deceased hostages under a US-brokered ceasefire deal that began on 10 October. However, there has been anger in Israel that Hamas has not yet returned all the deceased hostages. The ceasefire has seen an increase in aid to Gaza, a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces, and a halt in fighting, but deadly violence flared up on Sunday as both sides accused each other of breaching the deal.
Entities: Israel, Hamas, Gaza, Red Cross, US • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-10-2025
A 55-year-old Palestinian woman, Umm Saleh Abu Alia, was hospitalized after being attacked by a masked Jewish settler while picking olives in the Palestinian village of Turmus Ayya in the occupied West Bank. The attack was captured on video by US journalist Jasper Nathaniel, who described the settler striking the woman unconscious with a stick. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) condemned the violence, but Nathaniel alleged that Israeli soldiers were present before the attack and 'lured' him and others into an 'ambush.' The incident is part of a larger pattern of settler violence during the olive harvest season, with over 3,200 Palestinians injured in settler attacks across the West Bank in 2025.
Entities: Umm Saleh Abu Alia, Jasper Nathaniel, Turmus Ayya, occupied West Bank, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-10-2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that the remains of another deceased hostage were returned to Israel by the Red Cross on Monday evening. The identity of the individual has not been disclosed, and the IDF has asked the public to wait for official identification. This handover brings the total number of confirmed sets of remains transferred to 12, with 16 still believed to be in Gaza. The return of all hostages, both living and dead, is a key part of the US-brokered Gaza peace plan. Hamas missed the deadline to complete the handover on October 13, returning only the 20 living hostages. The IDF has urged Hamas to uphold the agreement and return the remaining deceased hostages. The development comes as US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, are visiting Israel to support the peace process.
Entities: Israel, Israel Defense Forces, Red Cross, Gaza, Hamas • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-10-2025
The fragile peace deal brokered by President Trump between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has survived serious threats over the weekend. US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure the ceasefire remains in effect. Israel struck multiple targets in Gaza after a deadly attack on Israeli soldiers, resulting in 45 Palestinian deaths. Hamas and Israel accused each other of violating the ceasefire terms, but both sides recommitted to the process. The US peace plan aims to maximize humanitarian aid to Gaza, which is likely to be a key issue in the ongoing negotiations.
Entities: Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Hamas • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-10-2025
The United Nations has launched a large-scale operation to clear debris from Gaza City's main roads, aiming to reopen key transportation routes and facilitate access to essential services such as hospitals and schools following a recent war. The effort is part of a broader response to the conflict in Gaza, where Israel and Hamas have been involved in clashes. Meanwhile, other global news includes a jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris, a race at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland, and protests against US President Donald Trump. Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a new ceasefire, and Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has shared defense preparations amid rising tensions with the US.
Entities: United Nations, Gaza City, Gaza, Israel, Hamas • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-10-2025
Two Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were killed in an attack by Hamas militants in Rafah, southern Gaza, jeopardizing a recently established ceasefire. The IDF responded with air and ground strikes, targeting Hamas infrastructure. An analyst warned that Hamas has no intention of dismantling itself and cooperating with the ceasefire plan, predicting further violations. The incident occurred just days after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect, which temporarily halted the two-year war between Israel and Hamas.
Entities: Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Hamas, Rafah, Gaza, Major Yaniv Kula • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-10-2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed that Hamas has transferred the coffin of a deceased hostage to the Red Cross in Gaza. The body will be taken to Israel and identified by the National Center of Forensic Medicine. This transfer is part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, with 15 hostages' remains still believed to be in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office stated that the effort to return hostages continues and will not cease until all are returned. The transfer occurred after a week-old ceasefire resumed following clashes between Hamas and Israel.
Entities: Hamas, Israel, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Red Cross, Gaza • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-10-2025
President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Hamas during a White House press event, warning that the terrorist group would be 'eradicated' if they failed to comply with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The comments came as Vice President JD Vance was set to visit Israel to shore up the fragile truce. Trump emphasized the deal's broad international backing and warned that any further violence would be met with decisive action. The ceasefire, brokered by the Trump administration, followed a weekend flare-up between Israel and Hamas.
Entities: Donald Trump, Hamas, Israel, JD Vance, Gaza • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: warn
21-10-2025
Vice President JD Vance is visiting Israel to support a fragile cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the Trump administration. The cease-fire has been strained by recent violence, with Palestinian militants firing on Israeli soldiers and Israel responding with strikes that killed 45 Palestinians. The US hopes to build on the cease-fire to establish a post-war vision for Gaza, but Hamas has expressed reservations about disarming its fighters. The visit comes as both sides have yet to fully implement the initial cease-fire agreement.
Entities: JD Vance, Israel, Hamas, Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
