From Global News.

While international pressure was mounting on Israel and Hamas to find a way to end the war in Gaza, it was ultimately U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence that led to the breakthrough. Jackson Proskow looks at how Trump pushed both sides to an agreement and the questions about whether long-term peace can be achieved.

The federal government is urging Israel to release six Canadians who are among the activists aboard Conscience, a flotilla destined to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza before it was intercepted by the Israeli navy. As Heidi Petracek reports, it’s only one thread in the wider impact the Israel-Hamas war has had on Canada.

The British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is escalating its job action, with more than 25,000 public service workers now on strike. Neetu Garcha explains what’s behind the labour dispute and which industries are being hit the hardest.

Plus, the Toronto Blue Jays are celebrating after defeating the New York Yankees to win their first playoff series since 2016 and advance to the ALCS. As Eric Sorensen explains, the Blue Jays’ complete team effort in the series-clinching game was symbolic of how they’ve been successful throughout the 2025 season.

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