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


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.

'We will bring them all home': Netanyahu to convene gov't for Gaza deal vote

Israel, Hamas agreed on maps of the IDF’s withdrawal from Gaza • PM Netanyahu: With God's help, we will bring them all home

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump embrace in the White House in Washington, September 29, 2025.

Trump announces Israel, Hamas reached Gaza deal, hostages to be released 72 hours after signing

The deal is expected to be signed in Egypt on Thursday afternoon, sources in the Hamas terrorist organization told Lebanese outlet Al Mayadeen. 

People hug next to banner with photos of hostages at the "Hostages square", after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 9, 2025.