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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

By Jacob Jaffa

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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)

Gaza

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

By Jacob Jaffa

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Gaza

Hamas attacks Israeli troops in Rafah, prompting IDF airstrikes, shaking ceasefire

By Jamie Shapiro

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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)

Israel

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

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Under the 'pay for slay' system, the PA made payments to those convicted of violent offences against Israelis, or to their families, to sustain them while in prison

Palestinian Authority

‘160 newly released Palestinian terrorists likely millionaires' thanks to pay for slay system

By Siam Goorwich

1 min read

The Guardian corrected a headline referring to Israeli hostages as 'detainees'

Media

Multiple papers correct misleading coverage of Gaza hostage releases

By Jamie Shapiro

2 min read

Rafah

Israel and Egypt preparing to reopen Rafah Crossing following Gaza ceasefire

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

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By Ronit Levine-Schnur

Trump should take Netanyahu to Sharm el-Sheikh on Air Force One – for the future of the Middle East

The Israeli Prime Minister must stand alongside the US President at the summit in Egypt – not as a spectator but as a partner in shaping the post-war regional order

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October 12, 2025 16:10

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with US President Donald Trump prior to the President's departure from Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv on May 23, 2017 (Image: Getty)

Hamas ‘reasserts military dominance over Gaza Strip’ hours after agreeing to ceasefire

The terror group has reportedly been quick to punish suspected collaborators ahead of the first phase of the peace deal

By Eliana Jordan

1 min read

October 12, 2025 14:54

Members of the internal security forces loyal to Hamas are deployed in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, as displaced people return to Gaza City (Photo: Getty)

Israel holds its breath and waits for its loved-ones to come home

IDF withdrew to agreed-upon lines in Gaza today as the 72-hour window opened for Hamas to free the captives

By Jacob Jaffa

3 min read

October 10, 2025 09:36

Einav Zangauker, the mother of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker, speaks during a solidarity protest (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

There is a global consensus on ending the war in Gaza, says Yvette Cooper

President Trump’s envoy has reportedly approved plan that would see early return of hostages

By JC Reporter

1 min read

September 28, 2025 10:37

Yvette Cooper in the House of Commons (Image: House of Commons).

Netanyahu confirms Israel will return to ceasefire negotiations

The prime minister also indicated that the October 7 attacks were planned to be much larger, but said Hamas ‘fired too soon’

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

August 22, 2025 09:52

Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed Israeli negotiators will return to ceasefire talks with Hamas (Image: Israeli Government Press Office)

Gantz considering rejoining coalition to push through ceasefire

Blue and White leader appealed to Netanyahu: ‘This is a time for making the right decisions for the people of Israel’

By Jane Prinsley

1 min read

August 21, 2025 10:03

Benny Gantz attends the Nir Oz memorial ceremony marking the first anniversary since Hamas attacked one year ago on October 07, 2024 in Nir Oz, Israel. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hamas ‘accepts fresh ceasefire proposal’ mediated by Egypt and Qatar

The new deal is believed to be similar to the most recent proposal which would have seen a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for 10 live Israeli hostages

By JC Reporter

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August 18, 2025 16:03

A woman in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square reacts to news earlier this year that the first hostages had been released after a ceasefire agreement began between Israel and Hamas in January (Photo: Getty)

US pulls out of Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas refused ‘to act in good faith’

Washington’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said his team would now examine ‘alternative options’ to secure the return of the remaining hostages

By Akiva van Koningsveld

2 min read

July 25, 2025 09:25

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has confirmed that Washington's negotiators have withdrawn from ceasefire talks with Hamas (Image: Getty)

Israel to continue ceasefire talks in Doha on Sunday despite ‘unacceptable’ latest amendments from Hamas

US President Donald Trump will host Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington DC on Monday

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

July 6, 2025 10:21

Smoke rises over the southern Gaza Strip, May 19, 2025 (Credit: Amir Levy/Getty Images)

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Ceasefire

IDF fires on terrorists crossing ceasefire line near Gaza City

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

Hamas attacks Israeli troops in Rafah, prompting IDF airstrikes, shaking ceasefire

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

‘160 newly released Palestinian terrorists likely millionaires' thanks to pay for slay system

Multiple papers correct misleading coverage of Gaza hostage releases

Israel and Egypt preparing to reopen Rafah Crossing following Gaza ceasefire

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