Israel and Hamas reach initial ceasefire deal. And, National Guard arrive near Chicago

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People ride a horse-drawn cart past destroyed buildings along Al-Rasheed Street in west Gaza City on Oct. 7, 2025. Displaced Palestinians endure harsh conditions with little access to clean water, food, or shelter.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a ceasefire deal. And, hundreds of National Guard troops were deployed to the greater Chicago area at President Trump's request.

(Image credit: Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images)

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