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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk’s support for the far-right in Europe is “completely unacceptable.”
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The first phase of the ceasefire is expected to come into force on Sunday.
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Israeli cabinet approves deal for ceasefire, hostage return
"The government has approved the outline for the return of the abductees," the government said in a statement.
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January 17
Grandson of 84-year-old Israeli hostage reacts to ceasefire agreement
Daniel Lifshitz, the grandson of hostage Oded Lifshitz, says he hopes to see his grandfather "very soon," given the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
January 17
January 17
Former US diplomat on how an Israel-Hamas ceasefire may be carried out
Former U.S. diplomat Jenny Abamu discusses how a hostage exchange and ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may be carried out and the terms upheld.
January 17
January 17
Israel cabinet approves ceasefire, government still to vote
The Israeli cabinet met Friday and voted to approve a ceasefire deal reached between Hamas and Israel. ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge reports.
January 17
January 17
Woman poisoned 1-year-old girl for months to exploit her for online donations: Police
A woman has been arrested after allegedly poisoning a 1-year-old girl for months so she could post videos of her online in order to solicit donations from the public.
January 17
January 17
Phased nature of ceasefire ‘really important’: Security expert
Emily Harding of the Center for Strategic and International Studies discusses what will follow the ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas.
January 17
January 17
International headlines from ABC News
Catch up on the developing stories from around the globe making headlines.
January 17
January 17
Cousin of killed hostage on ceasefire deal: ‘I’m thrilled of every life saved’
Udi Goren, whose cousin, Tal Haimi, was killed in the Oct. 7 attacks, says “Bringing back the last hostage is the key to alleviate the suffering of both sides.”
January 17
January 17
Ceasefire deal is moving ‘to the hard part’: Former NSC official
Former National Security Council Senior Director for Counterterrorism Javed Ali says the latest statement from Israel's prime minister shows that he’s “satisfied with the deal as it stands now.”
January 17
January 17
After charm offensive, Ukraine braces for Trump's return
Kyiv is hopeful the incoming president will help secure a beneficial ceasefire.
January 17
January 17
Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by host
Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebrities
January 17
January 17
Germany's leader: Musk's support for European far-right is 'completely unacceptable'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk’s support for the far-right in Europe is “completely unacceptable.”
January 17
January 17
How the CIA and Ukrainian intelligence secretly forged a deep partnership
The partnership helped Ukraine defend itself and gave the U.S. key intelligence.
January 17
January 17
Former Vice President Pence calls on Trump to renew US support for Taiwan
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has called on President-elect Donald Trump to renew his pledge to support Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion
January 17
January 17
3 lawyers for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are jailed
Three lawyers who once represented the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have been jailed in Russia as part of the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent that has reached levels unseen since Soviet times
January 17
January 17
Woman poisoned 1-year-old girl for months to exploit her for online donations: Police
The child was subjected to “immense distress and pain” during the process.
January 17
January 17
French president in Lebanon to meet the country's new leaders and discuss ceasefire with Israel
France’s president began a visit to Lebanon Friday, where he will meet the crisis-hit country’s newly elected leaders, as the nation attempts to recover from the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war
January 17
January 17
Pakistani court sentences former PM Imran Khan to 14 years in prison in graft case
Defense lawyer says Pakistani court sentences former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison in graft case
January 17
January 17
Death toll rises to 5 in rocket and gun attack on an aid convoy in restive northwestern Pakistan
Officials say the death toll from a rocket and gun attack on an aid convoy in restive northwestern Pakistan has jumped to at least five
January 17
January 17
Mysterious airstrip appears on a Yemeni island as Houthi rebel attacks threaten region
A mysterious airstrip being built on a remote island in Yemen is nearing completion, according to satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press
January 17
January 17
Debris from SpaceX’s Starship spotted over Turks and Caicos
Debris was spotted over the Turks and Caicos Islands on Thursday after SpaceX launched a rocket from Texas.
January 17
January 17
Border app that became 'a salvation' for migrants to legally enter the US may end
The CBP One app has brought nearly 1 million people to the U.S. on two-year permits with eligibility to work since January 2023, but it could end under President-elect Donald Trump
January 17
January 16
Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad partnership pact
January 16
January 16
More countries, including China, are grappling with shrinking and aging populations
A growing number of countries are confronting the dual challenges of population decline and aging
January 16
January 16
CIA’s deep partnership with Ukrainian intelligence
ABC News' Patrick Reevell on the secret partnership between the U.S. & Ukraine and how it has been crucial in helping the country defend itself against Russia.
January 16
January 16
World Food Program director in Gaza on desperate need for ceasefire and aid
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with the director of the World Food Program in Gaza, Antoine Renard, about how the ceasefire will mean crucial food and aid as the U.N. warns of famine on the strip.
January 16
January 16
Father of Israeli-American Hostage on hopes ceasefire deal leads to reunion
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Adi Alexander, father of Israeli-American Hamas hostage Edan Alexander, about the pain of the last 15 months and his hopes for a ceasefire reunion with his son.
January 16
January 16
Israel preparing for return of hostages after ceasefire agreement
The agreement will begin on Sunday, with the first, six-week phase seeing a ceasefire.
January 16
January 16
Cuba releases a prominent dissident as part of plan to free more than 500 prisoners
Cuba has released prominent dissident José Daniel Ferrer from jail, as part of a Cuban government decision to gradually free more than 500 prisoners as part of talks with the Vatican
January 16
January 16
Israeli strikes kill 86 in Gaza since ceasefire announced, officials say
The first phase of the ceasefire is expected to come into force on Sunday.
January 16
January 16
Pakistani airline says ad showing plane flying toward Eiffel Tower never meant to evoke 9/11
Pakistan’s national airline says that an advertisement showing a plane heading toward the Eiffel Tower was never intended to evoke the memories of the Sept. 11 attacks
January 16
January 16
Mourners bury journalist killed in one of Haiti's worst attacks on reporters
The first of two journalists recently killed by gangs while covering the failed reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital has been buried
January 16
January 16
Nigerian army says it killed 76 extremists during a weeklong operation in Borno State
Nigeria's military says it has killed 76 Islamic militants in the country’s northeast during operations conducted in various parts of Borno state
January 16
January 16
Former IDF general anticipates ceasefire deal will be approved by Israeli cabinet
Giora Eiland, who was head of Israel's National Security Council from 2004 to 2006, reacts to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
January 16
January 16
Palestinians in Gaza are eager to return home in a ceasefire but many will find nothing left
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are eager to leave miserable tent camps and return to their homes if a long-awaited ceasefire agreement halts the Israel-Hamas war
January 16
January 16
Doctor on humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Plastic surgeon, Syed Sayeed, discusses the humanitarian work he has done in Gaza as well as the ongoing humanitarian crisis on the ground.
January 16
January 16
Syria’s new administration condemns Israeli incursions after strike in southern Syria killed three
Syria’s new government has strongly condemned Israel’s incursions into a U.N.-monitored buffer zone, urging the international community to pressure Israel into withdrawing
January 16
January 16
UK backs local inquiries into child sexual abuse gangs after Musk stoked controversy
The British government says it will support a series of local inquiries into organized child sexual abuse in the wake of a furor largely stoked by the world’s richest man Elon Musk
January 16
January 16
Father of Edan Alexander reacts to ceasefire deal
Adi Alexander, reacts to Hamas and Israel agreeing to a ceasefire deal on Wednesday. Israeli-American and New Jersey native Edan Alexander has been held hostage by Hamas for 15 months.
January 16
January 16
Senior Israeli official: Israeli cabinet will meet Friday to ratify ceasefire deal
Dani Gilbert, assistant professor at Northwestern University, discusses what a ceasefire and hostage release may look like between Israel and Hamas.
January 16
January 16
'Trucks lined up' to get aid into Gaza: UNICEF spokesman
UNICEF spokesman James Elder joined ABC News Live to discuss what the Israel-Hamas ceasefire means for getting aid, food and medicine to civilians in Gaza.
January 16
January 16
US leaders, lawmakers respond to ceasefire deal
Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, discusses the role the U.S. should play in securing sustained peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians.
January 16
January 16
Pope Francis fell and injured arm, Vatican says
The pontiff fell at his residence on Thursday, according to Vatican officials.
January 16
January 16
Ceasefire deal came from ‘combination of pressures’: Defense analyst
ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, discusses the number of factors which led to a deal between Israel and Hamas.
January 16
January 16
People in Gaza are ‘very happy’ with ceasefire: Teacher
Ruwaida Amer, a freelance journalist and teacher in Gaza, describes what it’s been like to live in Gaza during the war.
January 16
January 16
IRC ‘hugely optimistic’ about ceasefire deal, delivering aid to Gaza
Ciarán Donnelly of the International Rescue Committee discusses the “horrendous humanitarian situation inside Gaza.”
January 16
January 16
Former DHS official on what’s next in ceasefire deal
Elizabeth Neumann, the former DHS assistant secretary for counterterrorism, discusses potential issues that could jeopardize the deal between Israel and Hamas.
January 16
January 16
Ceasefire deal faces ‘last-minute crisis’: Netanyahu
The Israeli cabinet is due to meet on Thursday to approve the ceasefire agreement that was announced on Wednesday. ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge and Shannon Kingston report.
January 16
January 16
North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia
Defectors in Seoul share sentiments about North Korean soldiers in Russia.
January 16
January 16
Bootleg alcohol claims lives of at least 30 in Istanbul while dozens are hospitalized
Turkey's state-run news agency says at least 30 people have died in Istanbul in the past three days after drinking bootleg alcohol
January 16