Ceasefire
Preparing for new Iran war, Israel escalates Lebanon strikes to cripple Hezbollah
According to Maariv, since the start of February, the IDF has killed 12 Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad terrorists in the country.
Hezbollah accepts resignation of senior security official Wafiq Safa, sources say
Why the Rafah crossing reopening is a critical test for Gaza’s ceasefire - analysis
Israel returned bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza following Ran Gvili's return, Red Cross confirms
Gaza ceasefire's Catch-22: Hamas delays disarmament as it calls for IDF withdrawal - analysis
Hamas says it won't disarm while the IDF is in Gaza and suggests a long-term truce or 'storing' its arms. Meanwhile, the IDF likely won't leave half of Gaza until Hamas disarms.
Deadly Cambodia-Thailand clashes surge on contested border as Trump's ceasefire crumbles
"Thailand is determined to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and therefore military measures must be taken as necessary," Defense Ministry spokesperson said.
IDF strikes, kills Hamas terrorist planning 'imminent attack' in central Gaza Strip
The IDF said it struck and killed a Hamas terrorist in central Gaza who was planning an imminent attack, adding the action did not violate the ceasefire.
European Union eyeing Lebanon presence in boost for efforts to disarm Hezbollah, document shows
EU efforts could “focus on advice, training and capacity-building,” a document said, adding that it would not take over UNIFIL's tasks in the Levant.
Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Trump to meet on Dec. 29, PMO confirms
The Prime Minister's Office confirmed that Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump will hold a meeting on December 29.
Israel must refuse phase two of Trump’s Gaza plan until Hamas is fully disarmed - editorial
Regardless of the pressure, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must defy his closest ally in Washington.
Supporting Israel's bereaved families is the next phase of the war - opinion
Nearly 7,000 Israelis have joined the community of bereaved, including almost 2,000 parents and close to 1,000 orphans.
Hamas willing to 'freeze or store' weapons to prevent escalation, official tells AP
Hamas Shura Council member Bassem Naim told AP it is open to halting weapons use during a truce but rejects a US-proposed stabilization force entering Palestinian territory.
US seeks to arrange Netanyahu–Sisi meeting, pushing Israel to expand regional economic ties - Axios
The two leaders have not officially met since before the start of the Israel-Hamas War.
IDF kills terrorist who crossed Yellow Line in southern Gaza
The terrorist approached soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip, "posing an immediate threat" according to the IDF.