Hamas Ceasefire

IDF halts strikes in Gaza after weeks of accelerated fatalities, as BoP seeks Hamas disarmament

Defense officials confirmed on Sunday that opportunities to strike Hamas military wing operatives had been missed over the past week because of government policy.

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike that destroyed a residential building in Gaza City, September 6, 2025; Illustrative.
Palestinian militant group Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over two Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Khan Yunis.

Exiled Palestinian official walks back Jared Kushner ceasefire claim as Israeli strikes hit Gaza

Palestinians make their way back to their homes in northern Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, January 27, 2025

What do the rules of a ceasefire mean in the modern Middle East entail? -explainer

(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

Several figures emerge as next leaders of Hamas in Gaza, but who will end up leading? - analysis


IDF receives coffin of deceased hostage from Red Cross after Hamas recovers body

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist attempting to rebuild terror infrastructure • Reports indicate Witkoff to visit Israel next week • IDF strikes Gazan terrorists in tunnels despite ceasefire

An armed Hamas terrorist stands guard as a Red Cross vehicle arrives to receive from Hamas terrorists the remains of deceased hostages who had been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, in Gaza City, October 14, 2025.

Hostage forum demands immediate meeting with IDF chief over Hamas ceasefire violation

The Hostage and Missing Families Forum want to know Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir's plans for the military's actions after Hamas failed to return all murdered hostage remains within 72 hours of the ceasefire.

Hostage families, Israelis rejoice at Hostages Square following news of a peace deal.

Explosions in Gaza City area as Hamas clashes with ‘collaborators with Israel’

The terror group has already killed dozens of people across Gaza following the IDF's partial withdrawal.

Hamas police officers stand guard, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, October 11, 2025.

Joe Biden: I commend President Trump and his team for securing Gaza ceasefire

During his presidency, Biden had made multiple attempts at a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but the agreements proved to be short-lived.

Former US President Joe Biden attends a ceremony, at Veterans Memorial Park, in New Castle, Delaware, U.S. May 30, 2025.

Trump envoys met Hamas in secret to secure Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal - Axios

According to a source from Axios, Witkoff and Kushner's willingness to meet Hamas leaders despite the political risks demonstrated that the US was serious about getting a deal.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks next to Jared Kushner and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as they attend a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ahead of a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a U.S.-brok

A moment of forgiveness and vision: What Trump’s words really meant for Israel - opinion

Trump’s address to the Knesset was not merely a gesture of friendship toward an ally. It was a recognition of legacy.

US President Donald Trump addresses the Knesset following Hamas's release of the remaining 20 live hostages from Gaza, October 13, 2025.

Israeli skies light up as Pelephone sends messages for return of Gaza hostages

The display, scheduled to be up until Sunday night, “symbolizes hope, embrace and national joy with the expected return of all the abductees to Israel soon,” according to the official statement.

A light show seen at Pelephone's offices near Tel Aviv, October 2025.

Officials ready for return of hostages' bodies, but fear claims that some were 'not found'

Israel’s Religious Services Ministry officials said the transfer of bodies from Gaza could be incomplete, leaving some families without closure.

Coffin demonstration in Tel Aviv: the mock funeral for slain Israeli hostages, 5-Sept-2024.

Two Years and We Can Finally Breathe Again

There is still much we do not know about what comes next for Gaza - but the West endures and the promise of Israel shines on

The USA and Israeli flags are screened on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City to thank US president Joe Biden on his support for Israel, Oct 18, 2023.

Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Israel on Thursday night

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will arrive in Israel Thursday night after helping mediate Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks in Egypt.

Jared Kushner (L) and White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (R) arrive to attend a joint press conference held by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the State Dining Room at the White House, September 29, 2025.