Hamas Ceasefire

Rafah Border Crossing will be test for Gaza’s next stage - analysis

Regional expectations are growing that the Rafah crossing will reopen this week, but doubts remain over how fully Israel will allow movement, as the ceasefire enters a critical stage.

A vehicle carries Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, August 6, 2025
Palestinian terrorist group Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over two Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Khan Yunis on February 1, 2025, as part of fourth hostage-prisoner exchange.

Israel backs Gaza militias fighting Hamas post-ceasefire over Yellow Line - report

 A Hamas terrorist in the Gaza Strip. February 4, 2025.

Senior Hamas officials planning 'safe exit' from Gaza Strip, Saudi media outlet reports

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Hamas captors told David Cunio his wife had 'moved on,' ex-hostage tells N12


Hamas chief negotiator says Israel strike on Ra'ad Sa'ad threatens Trump's Gaza ceasefire

In a televised address, Hayya, who is also the exiled Gaza Hamas chief, confirmed the killing of the group's senior commander in an Israeli strike a day earlier.

HAMAS POLITIBURO member Khalil al-Hayya attends a news conference in Damascus, Syria October 19, 2022.

Hamas's Khaled Mashaal: We will not disarm, give up control in Gaza, or accept int'l oversight

Israel's Foreign Ministry, sharing footage of Mashaal's address, slammed the comments, calling them a "direct contradiction of the core terms of the peace plan itself."

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal addresses an Istanbul conference, December 6, 2025.

From inside Rafah: The most unexpected battle of the war - feature

Reporter's Notebook: The 'Post' visits Rafah, where the status of 200 Hamas fighters has shaken the Gaza ceasefire, and the wider region.

An IDF soldier operating near Rafah, November 2025.

Gaza border communities fear 'return to October 6 policy' as Hamas violates ceasefire - N12

In an online forum, citizens of the Gaza Envelope are concerned that the situation will grow worse, and are demanding a discussion in the Knesset.

Homes in kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, which were burned and runied during the October 7 massacre, August 7, 2025.

Who was Omer Neutra, young American hero returned from Gaza captivity? - explainer

Omer Neutra, a lone soldier from New York, grandson of Holocaust survivors, and avid sports fan, was finally brought to Israel to recieve a proper burial.

Omer Neutra.

Mass haredi protests in Jerusalem, Palestinian terrorist re-arrested - October 30, 2025

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

Protests against haredi draft begins in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

Al Jazeera's Gaza coverage directed by Hamas, US Vice President Vance on way to Israel

JD Vance en route to Israel • Gideon Sa'ar expresses hope to restore ties with Bolivia • Haredim in Jerusalem, New York protest against IDF draft

(Illustrative) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump in front of a backdrop of the White House.

Hamas planning imminent attack on Gazans in violation of ceasefire, US warns

"Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire," the State Department said.

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

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.