Al Jazeera News Updates US vice president arrives in Israel, Japan's new prime minister
Oct 21, 2025
The US Vice President discusses crucial diplomatic efforts in Israel aimed at supporting a Gaza ceasefire. Meanwhile, voices from Gaza express deep concerns about the instability of the truce and ongoing dire living conditions. In a surprising political shift, Japan welcomes its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, following a swift coalition agreement. Additionally, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy begins his prison sentence for campaign financing misconduct. It's a whirlwind of urgent global news!
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Ceasefire Diplomacy Hinges On Disarmament
- U.S. diplomacy is actively trying to preserve a fragile Gaza ceasefire through high-level visits and pressure.
- Progress to the next phase hinges on Hamas disarming and Israeli troop withdrawals tied to that compliance.
Gazan Voices Describe Persistent Fear
- Palestinians in Gaza report the truce has not delivered real safety or improved living conditions.
- They fear the fighting could resume at any moment and say promises of a truce feel false.
Bodies Returned As Confidence Measure
- As part of the U.S.-brokered truce, Israel and Hamas have exchanged remains and bodies.
- These exchanges form part of confidence-building measures amid the fragile ceasefire.