Israel-Hamas War

US official to ‘Post’: International Stabilization Force to be deployed at beginning of 2026

The force will initially include personnel from only one or two countries, US officials said.

Smoke rises in an area within the Yellow Line boundary, marking IDF-controlled Gaza territory, in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip November 18, 2025.
President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the 34th Arab League summit, in Baghdad, Iraq, May 17, 2025; illustrative.

Meeting with Israel, US dependent on Netanyahu signing gas agreement, Egypt's Sisi says - report

 PALESTINIANS GATHER to receive food in the northern Gaza Strip this week, as residents are said to be facing crisis levels of hunger.

'Shockingly high' number of Gaza children still acutely malnourished after truce, UN says

An illustrative image of Palestinian and Israeli flags behind barbed wire.

Gaza ceasefire phase II will be first step of Trump-backed Palestinian state - opinion


Israel, Thailand mourn together as slain Thai hostage Rinthalak returns home in touching ceremony

“Their hopes, and even their right to dream, were taken away along with their lives and freedom,” the Thailand’s ambassador to Israel said.

Relatives and friends of Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak mourn next to his coffin during a farewell ceremony before being flown to Thailand for burial, at Ben Gurion airport, near Tel Aviv, December 9, 2025.

How Europe turned Jewish visibility into a thought crime - comment

The message is simple, and very old: if you are visibly Jewish, if you defend Israel, if you challenge the narrative that paints Hamas as “freedom fighters,” you are the problem.

Past and present meet in antisemitism. Zvika Klein and Noa Tishby in Paris, two cases with ten years of difference, but the same endings

Turkish troops ready for Gaza ISF, US pressuring Israel to allow it, security sources say - report

Turkish officials say they are ready to join the Gaza stabilization force, calling Israel’s resistance politically motivated and insisting their participation is essential to the ceasefire.

A Turkish soldier participating an a NATO exercise, Barbate, Spain, March 28, 2025; illustrative.

PIJ claims it handed over 'last hostage in its possession' as Israel awaits Ran Gvili's return

The al-Quds Brigades "adhered to all the terms of the ceasefire agreement," Hamza claimed, which he said came about as an achievement of Palestinian martial efforts during the war.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas terrorists transport a white body bag believed to carry the remains of an Israeli hostage in the town of Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip on December 3, 2025.

Gaza ceasefire's Catch-22: Hamas delays disarmament as it calls for IDF withdrawal - analysis

Hamas says it won't disarm while the IDF is in Gaza and suggests a long-term truce or 'storing' its arms. Meanwhile, the IDF likely won't leave half of Gaza until Hamas disarms.

Hamas terrorists seen before a hostage release in Gaza City, February 1, 2025

Doha Forum draws world leaders, but Gaza war puts negative spotlight on Qatar - analysis

This year, the Forum featured several key speakers, including Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Shara’a, who has already stolen the show at other international forums, such as the UN.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (C) presents the Doha Forum Award to Alex Thier (L) and Saad Mohseni, honouring their contributions to supporting children's education in Palestine and Afghanistan, in partnership with the Education Above All Foundation, December 7, 2025

Freed hostage Alon Ohel gives a musical performance at Rabin Medical Center gala

“Performing in front of an audience is a moment of joy for me and a crucial part of my rehabilitation. I want to thank everyone involved. Taking the stage tonight is my victory.” Ohel said.

Irit Bahar Director, Prof. Yona Kosashvili, Prof Noa Eliakim-Raz Director, ex-hostage Alon Ohel, Pinhas Cohen - Chair of the Friends of Rabin Medical Center.

WATCH: Noa Tishby chased and cursed at Paris pro-Hamas rally

Noa Tishby says activists at a Paris pro-Hamas rally grabbed phones, hurled insults, and chased her while shouting anti-Israel and pro-Hamas claims.

Israel's former envoy for combating antisemitism and delegitimization Noa Tishby.

Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski recounts 'horrors' of Oct. 7 at Italy’s ruling party conference

Speaking in Rome at a conference for PM Giorgia Meloni's party, former hostage Rom Braslavski described the “horror” he witnessed on October 7 and the torture he endured in Gaza captivity.

Former hostage Ron Braslavski speaks at the Brothers of Italy party conference in Rome, December 7, 2025.

Italy considering joining Gaza's ISF, positioning it to be first European country to do so

In recent days, talks have been taking place -mainly at the Civil-Military Coordination Center- to define the mandate and authorities of the force, including rules of engagement.

Italian army soldiers stand in formation during the visit of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to the multinational battle group at the Novo Selo training ground, Bulgaria, December 19, 2024.

IDF finds weapon of slain hostage Capt. Daniel Perez in booby-trapped Gaza compound

Captain Daniel Perez was murdered during the October 7 massacre. His remains were returned to Israel on October 13, 2025. His father, Rabbi Doron, was recently elected WZO president.

An IDF soldier holds the weapon of slain hostage IDF Capt. Daniel Perez after retrieving it in the Gaza Strip, December 8, 2025.