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Russia cripples Ukraine gas ahead of winter - war escalates + Trump announces Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Hostages freed, troops retreat + China tightens rare earths grip - stocks surge in critical industryIsrael and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
Israel and Hamas have accepted the first phase of a U S backed ceasefire that outlines a phased pause in fighting, scheduled prisoner and hostage exchanges, and timelines for withdrawals and humanitarian access as negotiators work to implement the deal
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72 hours - Deadline for Hamas to free hostages under the ceasefire plan
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"We took the freedom of speech away" — President Donald Trump
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