The Take Brief: US officials visit Israel, Settlers attack olive harvest
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Oct 26, 2025 
This episode features Tareq Abu Azzoum, a field reporter in Gaza, and Nida Ibrahim, an Al Jazeera correspondent covering settler violence. They delve into the grim realities of ongoing attacks in Gaza, detailing new killings and mass burials. Nida highlights organized violence during the olive harvest in the West Bank, where settlers target farmers with brutality. Nour Odeh contributes insights on U.S. diplomatic pressure aimed at maintaining a ceasefire, revealing tensions between U.S. officials and Israeli leadership.
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Ceasefire Is Fragile And Violated
- Sixteen days into a ceasefire, Israel nonetheless killed at least 93 Palestinians in Gaza, showing the ceasefire's fragility.
- Hani Mahmoud reported repeated violations including drone strikes inside areas from which Israeli troops withdrew.
Families Search For Missing Loved Ones
- Families gathered inside Nasser Hospital to search body bags for any sign confirming loved ones' fate.
- Forensic teams worked with almost no equipment, light, or functioning labs as 54 unidentified bodies were buried.
US Pressures Israel To Keep Ceasefire
- US officials visited Israel to pressure Netanyahu to maintain the ceasefire despite reported distrust from the Trump administration.
- Media sources say Washington is impatient and pushing Israel to proceed with the ceasefire's next phase.