12 October 2025
Thousands of Israelis have gathered in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, where US envoy Steve Witkoff spoke to the crowd in anticipation of the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.
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11 Oct: The US military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar. But not everyone is happy.... more
11 Oct: Israel's Ministry of Justice provides the names of prisoners it will release in exchange for Israeli hostages, but Hamas says no agreement has been reached.... more
11 Oct: The US President takes to Truth Social to say he sees "no reason" to meet Xi Jinping after Beijing's "hostile" move to restrict rare-earth exports.... more
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11 Oct: Thousands of Palestinians sheltering in southern Gaza rush to the north, hopeful the ceasefire will hold long enough for them to return home.... more