Ceasefire

Recovering the bodies of those hostages who died in Hamas captivity presents legal, logistical, moral, and diplomatic dilemmas that test Israel’s resolve and international standing.

Israel blocks Turkish rescue team from Gaza until Hamas returns hostages’ remains • IDF confirms death of Houthi chief of staff • IDF strikes several Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Egypt proposed an initial deployment of 1,000 security personnel trained in Jordan or Egypt, aiming to gradually expand the effort to enforce post-ceasefire security.

As Israel celebrates the return of hostages, the Jewish Diaspora’s powerful support goes unacknowledged. Their contributions financially sustained Israel’s war effort.

Psychological abuse inflicted on Israeli hostages included repeated efforts to induce him to fast during Ramadan or read the Quran in return for food and better conditions.

A new poll shows 53% of Americans back the peace deal brokered by Trump, with support varying by age and political affiliation.

Many countries are wary of the future and wonder if the deal agreed to in Egypt on October 8 can actually change the situation in Gaza. 

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum released a letter addressing Steve Witkoff, pleading for him to 'leave no stone unturned' until the remaining deceased hostages are released by Hamas.

Hamas has not expressed willingness to further recover and return the remains of deceased hostages, Israeli officials will further reassess the situation following the Simchat Torah holiday.

"That's an even bigger challenge than having the people alive being released. That's a massive challenge," said the ICRC's spokesperson Christian Cardon.

If lasting peace is to take root, analysts and diplomats say, Trump will have to maintain pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.