Jacob Jaffa

Jacob Jaffa is the JC's Digital News Editor. His specialist topics include UK and US politics, the far-right and antisemitism in Europe. You can reach him on jjaffa@thejc.com

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Gaza

IDF fires on terrorists crossing ceasefire line near Gaza City

The clash came just a day after the truce was tested by a deadly Hamas attack on an Israeli unit

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An aerial view of the Al-Maqussi Towers district in northwestern Gaza City on October 15, 2025 (Image: Getty Images)

US President Trump listens to other speakers after delivering remarks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on October 16, 2025 in Washington, DC (Image: Getty Images)

Hamas ‘rebels’ to blame for ceasefire violations, says Trump

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Reut Ben Haim, founder of the Tzav 9 protest movement, attends Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting in Jerusalem, on August 7, 2024 (Image: Flash90)

Israeli activists plan to block Gaza aid over Hamas ceasefire ‘violations’

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US President Trump speaks during a meeting with President of Argentina Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House on October 14, 2025 in Washington, DC (Image: Getty Images)

Trump threatens to ‘kill’ Hamas over Gaza civilian executions

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‘Jewish supremacy’ doctor calls for public list of Zionist doctors so patients can refuse treatment from them

Rehiana Ali, whose professional suspension was lifted in July, also labelled Chabad as an ‘extremist organisation’

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October 16, 2025 13:28

Dr Rehiana Ali (Image: YouTube/Deep Dive Perspective)

Israel and Egypt preparing to reopen Rafah Crossing following Gaza ceasefire

However, the crossing will not be used to increase the flow of aid into the Strip

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October 16, 2025 10:52

Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing wait to cross into the Gaza Strip early on October 15, 2025 (Image: Getty)

US recruiting Palestinians for interim Gaza government

The White House also dismissed claims that Hamas had violated the ceasefire by delaying further hostage releases

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October 16, 2025 10:23

Palestinians walk along Al-Rashid road toward Gaza City from Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on October 10, 2025 (Image: Getty Images)

Body of final female hostage returned as Hamas delays further releases

The remains Inbar Hayman, as well as those of IDF officer Sergeant Major Muhammad al-Atarash, were handed over to the military last night

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October 16, 2025 09:25

Inbar Hayman and Sergeant Major Muhammad Al-Atarash (Image: Times of Israel)

‘The best friend Israel ever had’: Trump cheered in Knesset after hostage releases

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana hailed the US President, whose speech was interrupted by a vocal protest, as ‘the best friend Israel has ever had in the White House’

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October 13, 2025 12:11

US President Trump addresses the Knesset on October 13, 2025 (Image: YouTube/Sky News)

Who are the terrorists being released in exchange for the hostages?

A group of 250 life-sentence prisoners, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad commanders, will be returned to the West Bank, Gaza and Jerusalem or deported abroad

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October 13, 2025 11:02

Large crowds welcome the return of Palestinian prisoners in the West Bank on October 13, 2025 (Image: YouTube/Sky News)

Israeli politicians celebrate hostage releases

Lawmakers from across the aisle, including those who voted against the deal, have shared their well-wishes, though some from the prime minister’s own party were less jubilant

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October 13, 2025 10:26