Middle East Conflict News
LAST UPDATE: October 11, 2025
Netanyahu defies far right on Gaza as election looms
Netanyahu backed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas despite opposition from his far-right coalition members. (ft.com)
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The move suggests Netanyahu is willing to risk fracturing his governing coalition to pursue international legitimacy and deescalation before elections.
Gazans stream towards wrecked homes as Israeli forces pull back under ceasefire
Thousands of Gazans began returning toward damaged neighborhoods following Israeli troop withdrawals under a new truce.
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The movement of civilians back into contested areas underscores the fragile nature of the ceasefire and risks of renewed violence.
UNICEF urges full flow of aid into Gaza, warns child deaths could spike
UNICEF called on all parties to allow unimpeded aid into Gaza and warned that a breakdown could drive up child fatalities.
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The agency’s warning highlights the humanitarian stakes and pressure on diplomatic actors to safeguard aid corridors.
Trump plans summit on Gaza during Egypt visit next week, Axios reports
According to sources, Trump intends to host a summit on Gaza during an upcoming visit to Egypt.
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The proposed summit could aim to recalibrate regional diplomacy, but risks overpromising amid volatile on-the-ground conditions.
