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Trump brokers peace: Hostages freed and guns fall silent in Gaza
Quick Take

Trump brokers peace: Hostages freed and guns fall silent in Gaza

In this week's Quick Take, Ian Bremmer talks about the landmark moment in the Middle East: All 20 remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas have been released, and a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been signed—brokered by President Trump.

A drone view of families of hostages and their supporters protesting ahead of the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all hostages and the end of the war in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 4, 2025.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: Israelis want war to end, “Czech Trump” wins elections, China-India flights resume, The Free Press goes mainstream

66: A new poll by the Israel Democracy Institute shows 66% of Israelis say it’s time to end the war in Gaza, up 13 points from last October.

Palestinians inspect the destruction after Israeli airstrike hit Bank of Palestine in Gaza Strip Palestinians inspect the destruction after Israeli airstrike hit Bank of Palestine in Gaza Strip on September 24, 2025.
Analysis

After peace, what next for Gaza?

Negotiations are ongoing to end the war in Gaza, with US President Donald Trump urging parties to “move fast” to reach a deal.

​United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the UN headquarters in New York City, USA, on September 22, 2025.
Analysis

The only thing moving slower than Midtown traffic this week? Diplomacy.

If you live in New York City, you are well aware of what is about to descend upon our already crowded streets: the United Nations General Assembly.

​Israelis hold up photos of dead children in Gaza at demonstration in Tel Aviv, May 7th, 2025.
Analysis

Israelis hold vigils for children killed in Gaza as government expands war

Tom Zandman, a 36-year-old Jewish Israeli from Jaffa, was once a staunch supporter of Israel’s war in Gaza. But now he says there’s nothing defensible or defensive about it.

​People gather after Friday prayers during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in Amman, Jordan, on April 4, 2025.
What We're Watching

Jordan arrests 16 accused terrorists

Jordanian authorities announced on Wednesday the arrest of 16 people accused of planning terrorist attacks inside Jordan. The country’s security services say the suspects had been under surveillance since 2021, and half a dozen of them were reportedly members of the Muslim Brotherhood, a transnational Islamist organization.

What if Palestinians want to leave Gaza?
GZERO World Clips

What if Palestinians want to leave Gaza?

Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour rejects Trump’s proposal to resettle Gazans, insisting that Palestinians are deeply tied to their land and warning that any relocation effort is part of a broader attempt to erase Palestinian identity.

Who gets to decide Gaza's future?
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Who gets to decide Gaza's future?

On GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour reacts to Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza and discusses the Palestinian right to return and the broader challenges of rebuilding and achieving a two-state solution.