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Ceasefire in Gaza, NG deployment blocked, Drake lawsuit & more

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Oct 10, 2025
Israel's government has approved a US-brokered ceasefire plan, sparking emotional reactions from Palestinians about the details. In Illinois, a judge has halted National Guard deployments, while tensions in Congress escalate over the government shutdown. A military spouse confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson in a tense exchange. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces a massive Russian attack on its energy infrastructure. Lastly, a judge dismissed Drake's defamation lawsuit regarding a diss-track, reinforcing the song's status as opinion.
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INSIGHT

Ceasefire Approved With Conditional Pullback

  • Israel approved a US-brokered ceasefire and began pulling troops back in Gaza while keeping forces in some areas.
  • The deal includes hostage releases and Palestinian prisoner swaps, with Trump saying remaining hostages may be freed early next week.
ANECDOTE

Palestinian Reaction: 'Reborn' After Deal

  • A Palestinian man described the moment as rebirth after two years of suffering, hunger and humiliation.
  • He and others celebrated the deal as a day of victory tied to hostages being released and Israeli withdrawals.
INSIGHT

Court Blocks National Guard Deployment

  • A federal judge temporarily blocked National Guard deployment to Illinois, finding no credible evidence of rebellion.
  • The Trump administration appealed while other state decisions, like Oregon's, remained pending.
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