Hamas Ceasefire

Gaza aid shipments resume as Hamas backs down from extortion threats targeting private merchants

Merchants previously suspended truck coordination activities in protest of a tax threatened by Hamas, wherein the terror organization demanded payments of approximately NIS 10,000 per truck.

Children gather and play on a water truck in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on September 23, 2026. The Emergency Committee of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry recently held a protest, warning that shortages of tires, oil, and spare parts are disrupting the operation of these water trucks.
Palestinians carrying flags, body bags during a funeral ceremony in Gaza City on August 20, 2026.

How are Gazan gangs affecting the strip amid Israel, US election cycles? - analysis

A US soldier waves at the entrance to the LSA Endurance, a logistical support and staging facility designed to support the International Stabilization Force (ISF) under the direction of the Board of Peace (BoP), near the aza border in the Kerem Shalom area, southern Israel, August 10, 2026

A path to peace in Gaza: why real disarmament must come before withdrawal - opinion

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike that destroyed a residential building in Gaza City, September 6, 2025; Illustrative.

IDF halts strikes in Gaza after weeks of accelerated fatalities, as BoP seeks Hamas disarmament


Israel believes Hamas is trying to extract every possible advantage, but still open to a deal

According to an official, Hamas has yet to provide a formal and serious response to Israel’s latest proposal. Instead, it has resorted to delaying tactics.

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Netanyahu: 'We are considering alternative options to bring the hostages home'

Trump argued that "Hamas didn’t want to make a deal" in a statement to the press at the White House.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, June 20, 2025.

Hamas 'surprised' by Witkoff remarks, says it is keen to continue ceasefire talks

The movement affirms its keenness to continue negotiations and engage in them in a manner that helps overcome obstacles and leads to a permanent ceasefire agreement," Hamas said.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 28, 2025.

After negotiation team recalled from Doha, hostage coordinator promises 'talks are continuing'

“The negotiation team has been operating in Doha for 18 days. During this extended period, we have come a long way in order to make progress," said Hirsch.

 Families of hostages, former hostages, and supporters march to the US embassy branch in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of all hostages, July 19, 2025.

Hamas claims group submitted ceasefire response, anti-Druze, antisemitic hate speech online rises

Canada calls for immediate UN-aid resumption • Rubio discusses Syrian ceasefire, Gaza Strip, West Bank security situation with Jordanian counterpart

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Witkoff to travel to Middle East, Hamas deal may lead to IDF withdrawal

PIJ claims it lost contact with terror cell holding Rom Braslavski in Gaza • Trump will not 'beg' Iran to resume nuclear talks • IDF says no famine in Gaza

 (Illustrative) US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff over a backdrop of Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Israel makes progress on Gaza talks, Hamas may have 'minor' comments, sources tell 'Post'

One mediator described Israel’s new map as “a breakthrough,” though sources believe at least a few more days well be needed to reach a final agreement.

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2025.

IDF builds secret northern Gaza outpost that will stop future Hamas invasions

The Jerusalem Post visited a new, secluded IDF outpost dubbed "Israela," built to prevent any future potential invasion from the Gaza Strip.

Jerusalem Post military correspondent Yonah Jeremy Bob visits IDF base in the northern Gaza Strip; illustrative.

Netanyahu confirms Israeli strike on Gaza church, US 'did not support' Israel's actions in Syria

Police collect testimony from Rotter victim in US with FBI • US strikes reportedly only destroyed one of three Iranian nuclear sites • French court rules for release of Lebanese terrorist

THE SANCTIONS imposed on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (right) and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are galling, and the accusation of ‘settler violence’ is false, the writer argues.

'A crucial crossroad': Zamir hints at Israeli proximity to hostage deal to Givati troops

"In the coming days, we will know whether or not we have an agreement. I want to say to you: if there is a deal and the hostages return, it will be thanks to your combat,” Zamir said.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.