Hamas Ceasefire

Several figures emerge as next leaders of Hamas in Gaza, but who will end up leading? - analysis

Although Hamas only controls half of Gaza, it still runs the lives of 2 million civilians and seeks out new leadership amid targeted eliminations by the IDF.

(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.
A Hamas fighter carries a rifle in the Gaza Strip, last year. Hamas is reportedly prepared to hand over not only weapons tied to internal security, but the broader machinery of governance to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, the writer says.

Hamas, Board of Peace clash over disarmament agreement, enter impasse in negotiations - report

An illustrative silhouette of a rifle over a background of the Hamas flag.

Hamas terrorists significantly recovering capabilities during ceasefire - N12

 IDF soldiers seen operating in the northern Gaza Strip, April 13, 2025

IDF expects Hamas to enter disarmament process soon


Netanyahu faces high-stakes choice as Trump presses Gaza war deal - analysis

After vowing at the UN to “finish the job,” Netanyahu meets Trump, who is pushing a sweeping plan to end the war, free hostages, and chart Gaza’s future, testing the Knesset coalition.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2025

'Another painful heartbreak that grips an entire nation': Officials mourn four slain IDF soldiers

The soldiers were named as Major Omri Chai Ben Moshe, Lieutenant Ron Arieli, Lieutenant Eitan Avner Ben Itzhak, and Lieutenant Eran Shelem.

Family and friends of Israeli soldier Lieutenant Eitan Avner Ben Itzhak attend his funeral at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on September 18, 2025. He was killed in combat in the Gaza Strip.

'He's f***ing me': Trump fuming over Israel's Gaza strategy, Doha strike - report

Despite harsh words, Trump has not publicly rebuked Netanyahu, but tensions over Gaza and Qatar are straining their once-solid alliance.

 U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the entrance of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 7, 2025.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile, IDF confirms the death of four soldiers in Gaza

Haredi protesters against IDF draft block roads in Bnei Brak • Israel and Syria look to sign security pact • Drone hits building in Eilat after sirens

Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, demonstrate to show support to Palestinians in Gaza at Sabeen Square in Sanaa, Yemen August 29, 2025.

If Doha wants to be the Switzerland of the Middle East, it must be neutral mediator - editorial

Qatar is a small state with big ambitions. It has mastered the way to confuse the West into thinking that Doha talks to everyone, when in reality, it is not an impartial mediator.

 Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a press conference, in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.

Trump praises Qatar as 'great ally', Hollywood stars use Emmys to protest Israel, Palestine issues

IDF says it has killed over 20 terrorists in past month in Gaza • Abraham Accords source of Mideast hope, Haskel tells ‘Post' • Israelis oppose West Bank annexation, prioritize Arab country ties.

Israeli army Merkava main battles are stationed at a position along the border fence with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on September 12, 2025.

Doha strike shows gov't does not want to bring back the hostages, former PM Olmert tells Al Jazeera

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert told Qatari outlet Al Jazeera that the only explanation for the Doha strike on Hamas is that the Israeli government doesn't care about the hostages.

 Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert testifies during a hearing of the civil investigative committee on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 8, 2024.

Qatari prime minister says nothing will deter Qatar's mediation role

Thani added that US officials first warned Qatar of the Israeli attack 10 minutes after the attack began, describing the attack as "treacherous."

 Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a press conference, in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.

Qatar suspends mediation efforts in Gaza war after Israeli strike on soil

"A grave fear now hangs over the price that the hostages may pay," the Hostages and Missing Families Forum responded.

DEMONSTRATORS CALL for the release of the hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

'Intolerable situation in Gaza,' UK PM Starmer discusses with PA President Abbas in London

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met PA President Mahmoud Abbas, backing Palestinian statehood at the UN while stressing the need for a Gaza ceasefire, hostages' release, and no role for Hamas.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meet at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 8, 2025.