The White House says it's working on a ceasefire deal for Gaza
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🗓️ 30 May 2025
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The White House says it's working on a ceasefire deal for Gaza and that Israel has agreed to the proposal. Hamas is reportedly reviewing the offer, which would include a temporary truce and the release of Israeli hostages. Also, the UN has proposed a plan to do away with physical passports, replacing them with facial recognition technology. This, in a bid to streamline air travel. Also, as Voice of America wanes, Russian state media fills the void. And, a museum exhibit sheds light on Vincent Van Gogh's friendships with his portrait subjects.
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| 1:42.5 | There is a lot of news coming out of Israel, where a plan to expand Jewish settlements in the West Bank has been approved. The settlements are considered illegal under international law, and this plan calls for 22 of them. |
| 1:56.5 | Meanwhile, the White House says it's working on a ceasefire deal for Gaza and that Israel has agreed to the proposal. |
| 2:03.0 | Hamas is reportedly reviewing the offer. |
| 2:05.7 | It would include a temporary truce, the release of Israeli hostages, and more aid for Palestinians. |
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