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

 David Cunio

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


Israel awaits Hamas hostage deal response, Iran nuclear program set back one, two years

IDF announces fallen soldier • Netanyahu calls for 'end to Hamas' • Likud ministers call for sovereignty over West Bank

 Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside the IDF Kirya Military HeadquartersBase in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025.

Israeli officials dampen optimism on hostage deal progress after Trump's comments - report

According to the official, there has been no substantial change in either Israel or Hamas’s fundamental positions, particularly regarding Hamas’s demand for guarantees that the war will be ended.

 Hostage families call for Israel to move forward with phase two of the hostage-ceasefire deal, February 11, 2025.

IDF strikes drone production sites in Beirut, intercepts Houthi missile

IDF prepares for Freedom Flotilla • Government advances dismissal of A-G • Israel reportedly diverted Gaza aid funds to 'security establishment'

 IDF on terrain: Soldiers in Khan Yunis, July 2024.

Scoop: Mediators trying to close hostage deal gaps between Israel, Hamas before Friday

Hamas demands US guarantees that negotiations for a deal, including a ceasefire, will continue after the initial 60-day period, a source told the Post.

Israeli protesters call for release of all hostages held in Gaza, during demonstrations at Begin Gate in Tel Aviv, June 3, 2025

Israel's Dermer holds first phone call with Qatari PM on hostage deal efforts

US envoy Steve Witkoff attempted to arrange a meeting between Dermer and Al-Thani, but it never came to fruition.

 Head of the negotiations for hostages release Minister Ron Dermer speaks at the Jewish News Syndicate conference in Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

Hamas's Gaza City commander, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, to replace Sinwar as Hamas chief

Al-Haddadd reportedly survived six assassination attempts and was reportedly charged with rebuilding civilian and military infrastructure during ceasefires with Israel.

 Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the commander of the northern Gaza brigade, and alleged replacement for Hamas military leader Mohammed Sinwar.

Coming days 'critical' for Gaza deal progress, Qatar, Egypt hold significant weight

Security sources stressed that the coming days are critical for the prospects of progress in a deal, and that mediators have a crucial role.

 Demonstrators protest against the Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, May 31, 2025.

Turkish intelligence chief discusses Gaza ceasefire with Hamas's Khalil al-Hayya - report

Kalin and al-Hayya reportedly discussed the final stage of the US-brokered ceasefire negotiations, and Turkey's ongoing efforts to "end the humanitarian crisis and devastation in Gaza."

 Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya seen with Gazan residents in the background (illustrative)

Hamas did not reject Witkoff's Gaza truce proposal, senior official says

Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff's claims, Hamas has said it only suggested changes to adress the deal's 'bias' toward Israel

 Palestinian Hamas militants stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

'Irrelevant' ceasefire proposal may be exactly what Israel needs, military expert says

Lt. Col. (res.) Amit Yagur argued that so long as the Witkoff proposal doesn't interfere with the civilian campaign against Hamas, it may be worth accepting.

 Hamas terrorist outside Yahya Sinwar's house ahead of third hostage exchange, 30 January 2025