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Netanyahu vows to bring all hostages home as Trump announces Gaza deal

Israel, Hamas agreed on maps of the IDF’s withdrawal from Gaza • PM Netanyahu: With God's help, we will bring them all home

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump embrace in the White House in Washington, September 29, 2025.
Hostage families, activists protest at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem, October 5, 2025.

Trump announces parties have reached a Gaza deal, hostages will be release in 72 hours

Gunmen stand guard at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

Hamas to release 20 living hostages at once as part of Gaza deal, Arab media report

MK's visit the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025.

Ben-Gvir ascends Temple Mount on Sukkot to ‘pray for victory,' Hamas condemns visit


Losing the thread: The unravelling of US support for Israel - analysis

Israel's story is no longer being told effectively, and the center of gravity in American society toward Israel is shifting because of it.

Israeli supporters against the Netanyahu government and its inability to bring the remaining hostages back home hold a demonstration in front of the New York offices of the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) on September 03, 2024 in New York City

IDF opens fire at suspected terrorists in Gaza Strip

The IDF opened fire on Hamas terrorists who emerged from a tunnel near the Netzarim Corridor on Wednesday, killing several and pursuing others who fled back underground, according to Israeli reports.

Weapons used by Hamas terrorists to attack IDF troops in the Gaza Strip, October 8, 2025.

Israel prepares for ceasefire agreement to be reached by Thursday, official says

Marwan Barghouti, Ahmad Sa’adat not set for release as part of deal • Israeli officials optimistic as negotiations enter ‘critical hours’

Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, build a sukkah outside the PM's residence in Jerusalem, with photographs of the hostages, on October 05, 2025.

In Israel, a struggle to reconcile grief and joy as Sukkot and Oct. 7 coincide

“I can’t separate from the fact that it happened on Shabbat and also such a joyous festival,  Simchat Torah. [Hamas] took that from us forever," reflected an Israeli woman.

A Sukkah with names of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. October 14, 2024.

Hamas demands 'written guarantees' of Israel's commitment to ceasefire - report

Hamas requested written guarantees of Israel’s commitment to a ceasefire as Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff joined negotiations in Egypt amid cautious optimism from mediators.

A Hamas terrorist shakes hands with a child as they stand guard as people gather on the day of the handover of hostages; illustrative.

US targets Chinese companies over drone components used by Hamas, Houthis

The 15 companies were accused of facilitating the purchase of electronic components used in terrorist drones.

 Drone illustration against backdrop of Hamas terrorists.

Egyptian President Sisi invites Trump to signing ceremony if peace deal completed

"It would be truly wonderful if, should an agreement be reached, you could attend its signing,” Sisi said in a message directed to Trump.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks while meeting with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2019.

US expected to attend Paris meeting on Gaza transition, diplomatic sources say

The meeting, which will happen in parallel to negotiations between Israel, Hamas and mediators in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

October 7 commemoration, Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Egypt - October 8, 2025

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

Businessman and former Senior Advisor to the President Doanld Trump Jared Kushner (L) and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff chat on the tarmac on before First lady Melania Trump and U.S. President Donald Trump on July 13, 2025 in Teterboro, New Jersey.

Hamas says hostages, prisoner lists exchanged in latest ceasefire negotiations

Hamas confirms prisoner list exchange as part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations focused on ending the war, withdrawing Israeli forces from Gaza, and releasing long-term inmates.

Hamas official Taher al-Nunu in Gaza City in 2009.

Gaza has risen against its Hamas tormentors - opinion

Hussam al-Astal placed a financial bounty on the heads of Hamas members, beginning at $50 and then lowering it to $25.

Palestinians relax on the beach in Gaza City. October 5, 2025