Reuters World News Gaza talks, French politics and Trump voters on vaccines
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Oct 6, 2025 Hamas and Israeli officials are poised to discuss a plan in Egypt, but complications arise over disarmament and withdrawal timelines. In France, political turmoil begins as the new prime minister resigns following cabinet backlash. A federal judge halts the dispatch of National Guard troops to Portland amid escalating protests. Meanwhile, Trump voters express mixed feelings about vaccine mandates. And in a breathtaking rescue, trekkers trapped by a blizzard on Everest find safety thanks to brave rescuers.
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Gaza Talks Face Major Unresolved Issues
- Hamas and Israel met in Egypt to discuss President Trump's 20-point Gaza plan focused first on hostage-prisoner swaps.
- Key issues like Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal pace, and Gaza governance remain unresolved and contentious.
Domestic Pressure Could Topple Israel’s Coalition
- Pressure builds domestically with pro-Palestinian demonstrations and Israeli families demanding hostage returns as talks proceed.
- Israel's coalition risks collapse as far-right ministers threaten to quit over perceived concessions to Hamas.
Judge Restrains National Guard Deployments To Cities
- A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, citing lack of evidence for military intervention.
- The ruling halted a California troop workaround after earlier blocking Oregon Guard deployment on similar grounds.