Ceasefire

WATCH: US, Israel have new understanding for hostage talks as they reach impasse

Witkoff, who is also likely to visit aid sites across Gaza, traveled to the Middle East as ceasefire and hostage deal talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Israel, July 31, 2025
 HAMAS TERRORISTS keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages, in Khan Yunis, Feb. 20, 2025.

Israel rejects Hamas's demand to release living terrorists in exchange for hostage bodies

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Behind the curtain: Iran's unseen influence on Gaza talks - analysis

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, July 17, 2025.

Netanyahu discussed partial Gaza annexation if hostage talks stall, source tells 'Post' - exclusive


IDF to continue attacking Hezbollah until it disarms, even if leads to another war

Since the November 2024 ceasefire, the IDF has detected around 456 new threats and attacked Hezbollah over 500 times.

 AN ISRAELI M109 howitzer fires artillery shells.

Smotrich, Netanyahu in crisis after decision on Gaza humanitarian ceasefire

According to the official, if Smotrich didn't receive “real and concrete” guarantees from the prime minister, the Religious Zionist Party could be "on its way out" of the government.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Trump: We know where some hostages are, some of them will die if we go in

Starmer said Hamas can play no part in any future government of a Palestinian state, as he discussed the need for a ceasefire in Gaza with Trump during a meeting in Scotland.

US President Donald Trump speaks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Trump Turnberry golf club on July 28, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland.

Rubio says US officials are in Malaysia to help in Cambodia-Thailand talks

"We want this conflict to end as soon as possible," Rubio said. "State Department officials are on the ground in Malaysia to assist these peace efforts."

Military vehicles are seen in Sisaket province as Cambodia and Thailand each said the other had launched artillery attacks across contested border areas early on Sunday hours after US President Donald Trump said the leaders of both countries had agreed to work on a ceasefire, Thailand, July 27, 2025

Localized Gaza ceasefires crumble Israel's former war strategy - analysis

The IDF admits there is a dangerous food situation in Gaza, even if short of the claimed mass starvation, and an awful public relations situation there.

Humanitarian aid is airdropped over Gaza as seen from northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

‘No reason’ to remain in gov’t after ‘surrender’ to Hamas, Religious Zionist MK Orit Strock says

A spokesperson for Strock confirmed that the recording was authentic.

 Orit Strock, National Mission Minister attends a swearing in ceremony for newly appointed judges at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on June 23, 2024.

Ceasefires and frustrations: Trump's foreign war doctrine reaches sternest test in Gaza - analysis

Trump's efforts for a Gaza ceasefire face resistance as the conflict endures, leaving his peace doctrine in question.

US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 18, 2025

Israel gives conditions for localized Gaza ceasefires without deal in place

Hamas has reportedly expressed willingness to show flexibility on its previous demands, with international pressure expected to help restart talks.

Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

Netanyahu avoided announcing localized Gaza ceasefires for political reasons, former spox. says

Dostri admitted that the decision regarding the localized ceasefires was Netanyahu’s, and said that the prime minister may decide to give a video statement later on Sunday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog attend a memorial ceremony for Zionist leader Ze’ev Jabotinsky at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, July 24, 2025.

Trump says Hamas doesn't want to return hostages, Houthis vow to target all ships linked to Israel

Localized Gaza ceasefires take effect • Hamas tells mediators group willing to show 'flexibility' • Israeli naval forces seize Gaza-bound aid flotilla Handala

Demonstrators protest, calling for the release of all hostages held in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, July 26, 2025

Doha talks fell flat over hostage exchange, IDF withdrawal, Hamas source tells CNN

Israeli Foreign Ministry officials staed that Hamas had "only hardened its stance, and in fact, there has been a regression in its position during the negotiations."

Outline of Hamas terrorists standing against backdrop of Israeli demonstrators calling for an immediate hostage deal. (illustration)