Good morning. Israel and Hamas are preparing for indirect negotiations in Egypt. More on the potential ceasefire below, plus Canada’s rogue bank employees and economic nationalism. Let’s get to it.
Palestinians look on as smoke rises after explosions in Gaza City on Sunday, as seen from the central Gaza Strip.Mahmoud Issa/Reuters
TOP STORYHopes grow for a possible ceasefire in Gaza
The latest: Ceasefire discussions on Monday will focus on the proposed exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to announce the release of all hostages this week. U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed the Hamas statement accepting some elements of the U.S. peace plan.
The Globe in Cairo: Fearing permanent exile, displaced Palestinians struggle to rebuild their lives in Egypt. Eric Reguly was on the ground.
What’s next: One of the country’s largest Jewish organizations is calling on Ottawa to spend millions more on security for synagogues, as Israel’s war in Gaza approaches its second anniversary.
At home: A majority of Canadians say they support the decision to recognize Palestinian statehood, according to a new poll, despite the repercussions they say it will have on Canada’s trade relationship with the U.S.
What else: Global Affairs Canada says it is aware that two Canadian citizens have been detained in Israel after their involvement with a boat carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands protest across Europe in support of Palestinians and in widespread anger against Israeli interception of the flotilla.
TradeCanada enters an era of economic nationalism
The latest: The U.S. President’s “America First” economic vision is pushing Ottawa to reach for a Canada First tool kit – one that would have been inconceivable a year ago. The hope is that Ottawa can cultivate domestic markets to pick up the slack for key Canadian industries that can’t sell into the U.S. market. But if history offers any warnings, it’s that the rhetoric may not ultimately match up with reality.
What’s next: Prime Minister Mark Carney will talk trade and security with Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday as Canada seeks to end or reduce mounting U.S. tariffs.
What else: Hopes for a quick end to the U.S. government shutdown faded Friday after continued failure to agree on budget legislation. Trump readied plans for layoffs and cuts across the federal government.
Get cozy with this season’s culture preview.Illustration by Dorothy Leung
How We LiveThe Globe’s fall culture preview
The latest: Across the country, a new wave of art to experience and explore is in store as the leaves change colour. Our arts reporting team has a guide to the season ahead.
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CrimeAfter Samuel Bird’s disappearance
The latest: It’s been four months since the First Nations boy vanished. Police are investigating it as a homicide. Indigenous men are three times more likely to be victims of homicide than Indigenous women, and over six times more likely than men of other backgrounds. From the outside, it appeared to some observers that the police didn’t take Samuel’s disappearance seriously.
What’s next: As attention to Samuel’s case grew, people around Edmonton and beyond increasingly wanted to help. His family plans to keep up the search for as long as it takes.
BanksFinancial institutions face insider threats
The latest: Someone managed to access banking information belonging to Prime Minister Mark Carney, and attempted to access former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s account. But the perpetrator wasn’t a hacker – it was one of RBC’s own employees. Police investigations involving company insiders are becoming increasingly common, and the repercussions for companies can be devastating.
What’s next: As rogue employees target money and data, financial institutions reckon with how to protect their clients and operations from inside jobs. The industry is discussing the issue with government agencies such as Canada’s financial-crime watchdog.
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Am I surprised that people are spending hours pulling their hair and picking their skin? Hell no.
— Christina Pearson, founder of a national organization to raise awareness about trichotillomania (hair-pulling)
After a lifetime of biting his nails, Matthew Pearson sought answers as to why he, and many others, can’t quit similar bad habits. It became his entry point into the world of body-focused repetitive behaviours.
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David McKop is currently co-president of the Calgary Racing Pigeon Club, which has 35 members.LEAH HENNEL/The Globe and Mail
Pigeon racing is a lifelong passion in this Calgary club. Established in 1904, it is the oldest of its kind in Canada.