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An endless challenge in Gaza, from Nasser Hospital to Gaza City - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:11:19 GMT

Hamas's repeated reoccupation of areas previously cleared by the IDF has led to a seemingly endless cycle of war, including the bombing of a Khan Yunis hospital.

What's behind the Hamas offer to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander? - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:03:34 GMT

Israel has been unable to get a deal with Hamas and has waited for the US to make the move.

Netanyahu to hold talks as Hamas officials say Gaza talks have 'failed'

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:39:04 GMT

Talks continued throughout the weekend as a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Khayya visited Cairo for updates on the negotiations in Qatar.

IDF told to prepare for 'immediate' return to Gaza fighting - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:52:23 GMT

The Jerusalem Post reported earlier this week Israel would return to fighting in Gaza in about a week and a half, barring a breakthrough in talks.

Israel might return to war in 10 days if no agreement reached

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:10:07 GMT

Israeli source: No expectation for Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Israel • Sources say 'Hamas has neither accepted nor rejected the Witkoff proposal'

Israel, Hamas fail in talks as Gaza hostage deal reaches dead end, source tells 'Post'

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 19:19:44 GMT

Source: 'When Steve Witkoff arrives, things may happen' • Netanyahu-led discussion on hostage deal talks concluded after approximately four hours

Gaza plan requires Hamas removal, no forced relocation, Saudi officials say - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:02:41 GMT

A senior Egyptian official added: “The US administration has conveyed to Arab states that it is open to alternative plans regarding Gaza, beyond Trump’s initiative.”

Donald Trump to Jordan's Abdullah: All hostages must be released by Saturday

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:33:33 GMT

Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff stated that Hamas is a terrorist organization that should not be allowed to be part of the government in any part of Gaza.

The new Nazis? Why most Israelis see Hamas terrorists as Hitler's heirs - analysis

BY ZVIKA KLEIN — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:05:03 GMT

There is now an awareness that Hamas is a movement informed by decades-old ideology whose roots reach all the way to Nazi propaganda.

WATCH: Qatar confirms Israel, Hamas agreement of Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB AND AMICHAI STEIN — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:17:21 GMT

A three-stage deal to release hostages has been reached • Ninety-eight hostages remain in Gaza, 33 to be released in first phase

IDF begins preparations to partially withdraw from Gaza - sources to 'Post'

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:00:11 GMT

Some sources confirmed that the early stages of such preparations are underway, while others have not denied them.

Trump: Election win brought hostage deal, Gaza will never again become terror haven

BY HANNAH SARISOHN — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:11:07 GMT

Trump said he's thrilled American and Israeli hostages will return to be united with their families and loved ones.

Israel will not release Nukhba terrorists in possible Gaza hostage deal - diplomatic source

BY ELIAV BREUER — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:00:04 GMT

Some terrorists with life sentences expected to be released in deal • None of 33 hostages set for release confirmed as dead

IDF soldiers targeted with lists to dox, charge in legal cases abroad

BY MICHAEL STARR — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:22:51 GMT

The Belgium-based Hind Rajab Foundation called for the arrest of three Nachal Brigade soldiers for alleged war crimes after they entered the Netherlands on Thursday.

Hamas's Sinwar is gone, so who's next in its leadership? - analysis

BY ELIAS ZANANIRI/THE MEDIA LINE — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:51:55 GMT

Only a generous Israeli incentive to whoever fills in Sinwar’s shoes can bring the incumbent war in Gaza to an end if such an end is what Israel needs.

War knocked human development in Gaza back to 1955, UNDP says

BY REUTERS — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:43:49 GMT

By some measures the poverty level in Gaza was now approaching 100% as a result of the disruption, with unemployment now at 80%.

US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Israel to revive ceasefire talks

BY REUTERS — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:04:39 GMT

This is the eleventh visit by the top US official since Hamas's attack on October 7 of last year.

Hezbollah's gold mine catches fire: Nasrallah's bunker under hospital held half billion dollars

BY GADI ZAIG — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:08:12 GMT

The IDF reveals the economic blow that landed in Beirut.

As few Hamas and PIJ terrorists remain in Jabalya, IDF nears full control of northern Gaza - report

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:51:00 GMT

The IDF's 162nd Division was tasked with securing Jabalya in northern Gaza and clearing it of terrorist strongholds. The division's soldiers have eliminated 300 terrorists - mostly from Hamas.

Israel’s use of aid as pressure tactic raises criticism in Gaza conflict

BY KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:51:10 GMT

The UN and international organizations are condemning Israel's strategy of limiting humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of its effort to weaken Hamas.

'A completely different movement': The revolution Sinwar created out of Hamas

BY 103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:35:12 GMT

"Hamas is a completely different movement since Yahya Sinwar was released from prison in the Shalit deal. It didn't take him long to completely transform Hamas."

UN Rapporteur Albanese criticizes hostage rescue, shares conspiracy theories

BY MICHAEL STARR — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 21:01:50 GMT

Albanese appeared to reference rumors spread by Palestinian and anti-Israel sources that US special forces had aided in the operation.

Father of fallen soldier urges world: Acknowledge Gazan civilians' role in Oct. 7

BY MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:53:32 GMT

"A lot of terrorist people came into Israel, but not just terrorist people – civilians – that are asking for humanitarian help today from the whole world," Eyal Eshel said.

Gazan support for a two-state-solution doubled since December - poll

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:50:01 GMT

The data also showed a clear drop in support for armed resistance as the best means of achieving a Palestinian State from its peak in December.

With police absent in Gaza, vigilante groups arrive on the streets

BY REUTERS — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:02:57 GMT

A group of nine of the men, their headbands reading "People's Protection Committees" bound around ski masks or hoods, strode through a marketplace this week after first appearing late last month.

Unseen Enemies: How Deteriorating Conditions in Gaza Endanger Israeli Soldiers and Captives' Lives

BY DORON KUPERSTEIN AND MAARIV ONLINE — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:26:06 GMT

The vital link between health considerations and the well-being of captives and soldiers

Al Jazeera says cameraman killed in Gaza by drone strike on school building

BY REUTERS — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:26:05 GMT

Cameraman Samer Abu Daqqa was unable to get to safety or medical treatment after being injured in the strike on the Farhana School in Khan Younis and died of his wounds.

Israeli left-wing orgs. urge Biden to stop 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:39:33 GMT

The organizations claimed that Israel was breaking international law in Gaza through the restriction of aid.

UN expects wave of Palestinian refugees due to Israel-Hamas war

BY REUTERS — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:06:43 GMT

Flight from Israel's bombardment of Gaza since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas terrorists in southern Israel has internally displaced 85% of the Palestinian enclave's population.

UN envoys say 'enough' on trip to Gaza border

BY REUTERS — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:46:43 GMT

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini described an "implosion of civil order" where Gazans who have not eaten for days looted aid distribution centers and stopped trucks on roads.