Israel and US to establish safe area for Gazans fearing Hamas Hundreds of Gazans who oppose Hamas have been executed since the IDF withdrew to the Yellow Line. October 16, 2025
IDF prepares major offensive to destroy Hamas if war resumes Officials said the strategy envisions the destruction of Hamas’ underground tunnels, command centers, and remaining military capabilities. October 16, 2025
Red Cross transfers two bodies to Israel, Hamas says no more have been found Hamas says it has complied with the ceasefire, returning all living hostages and every body it could reach. October 15, 2025
Trump warns Hamas: IDF will resume fighting ‘as soon as I say the word’ Trump’s comments come as Israel has criticized Hamas for not abiding by the agreement that it hand over all 48 hostages, living and dead. October 15, 2025
Terrorists pressured hostage Rom Braslavski to convert to Islam; he refused, donned tefillin after release His mother, Tami, said, 'As soon as he came back, he kept saying, ‘I am Jewish… I am strong,’ and he put on tefillin.' October 15, 2025
‘We will not compromise’: Netanyahu condemns Hamas for returning a Palestinian corpse instead of hostage remains The remains belonged to a Palestinian from Gaza who assisted Israeli forces during the war. October 15, 2025
Who will enforce Hamas’ disarmament? While the deal calls for Hamas’ disarmament, it fails to specify who will enforce it or how. October 15, 2025
Israel, Hamas agree on Palestinian technocrat rule of postwar Gaza, Egypt says Cairo says that Israel and Hamas have agreed to having a committee of 15 Palestinian technocrats administer the Gaza Strip, with both sides approving the members. October 15, 2025
Abbas brings Arafat’s nephew back from exile as PA seeks role in Gaza governance Abbas readmitted 72-year-old Nasser al-Qudwa to the Fatah party last week after expelling him in 2021 for defying orders and fielding his own electoral list. October 15, 2025
‘Hamas knows I’m not playing games’ – Trump Trump says Hamas will be 'violently' disarmed if it refuses to abide by deal requiring it to surrender its weapons. October 15, 2025
Remains of hostages Uriel Baruch, Tamir Nimrodi and Eitan Levy identified In February, a body claimed to be that of Shiri Bibas was returned to Israel along with her two children, but a forensic examination determined the body was Palestinian. October 15, 2025
Witkoff, Kushner met face-to-face with Hamas leader: report Despite Hamas’ terror designation, Trump’s envoys held direct talks to ensure trust in the deal. October 15, 2025
‘All hell will break loose’ if Hamas won’t disarm, Netanyahu warns After Hamas hints it will not surrender its weapons, Netanyahu warns Israel may need to forcibly disarm the terror group. October 15, 2025
Four coffins of deceased hostages cross into Israel, IDF begins identification process Hamas has not provided the identities of the hostages it returned, and the terror group is believed to still be holding the remains of at least 20 other hostages in Gaza. October 15, 2025
Gaza ‘peace’ outlook darkens as Hamas tightens grip, executes ‘collaborators’ Hamas has swiftly reclaimed the streets of Gaza’s urban areas, following the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops last week. October 15, 2025
Israel takes action to pressure Hamas to return bodies of all slain hostages Israeli officials assert that intelligence indicates Hamas has not exerted sufficient effort to locate and return the outstanding bodies, despite ceasefire obligations. October 14, 2025
Don’t Beat Your Swords into Ploughshares Just Yet Even if Hamas ceases to exist as an organized group, another jihad group, or a multiplicity of them, will take its place. October 14, 2025
Trump slams Hamas: ‘The dead were not returned as promised’ Israeli officials confirmed that Hamas has so far returned only four bodies October 14, 2025
No, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire could not have happened earlier The truth is that the war ended because Israel and the United States exercised power—political, diplomatic, and military. October 14, 2025
Hamas executes dozens of Gazans accused of ‘treason’ According to various reports and videos, at least 33 people were shot dead across several neighborhoods after being accused of spying for Israel or belonging to rival armed groups. October 14, 2025
Israel confirms first four bodies it received were of hostages Under the terms of the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, Hamas must provide the bodies of 28 people it had abducted or taken from Israel in addition to the 20 living hostages it has returned. So far, only the... October 14, 2025
All 20 living hostages returned to Israel First 7 hostages returned to Israel reunited with their families as remaining 13 living captives handed over in good condition to IDF. October 13, 2025
Trump declares the Gaza war ‘is over’ President Donald Trump declares the Gaza war is over, despite Israel having accepted only phase one of the deal as Hamas suggests it will not disarm. October 13, 2025
Religious Zionism MK says Smotrich’s party will remain in government if Hamas disarmed, doesn’t rule Gaza Last week, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called the Trump plan a 'resounding diplomatic failure.' October 12, 2025
Huckabee calls out ‘delusional’ UK minister for taking credit for Trump hostage deal The assertion was made during an interview with Sky News, claiming that Britain had worked 'behind the scenes' to advance the peace deal. October 12, 2025
Israeli officials estimate hostage return ‘6 or 7 AM’ Monday morning Upon their release, hostages will first meet trained Israeli teams who have experience in handling initial contacts with abductees. October 12, 2025
Remains of Israeli spy Eli Cohen may be handed over to Israel from Syria Eli Cohen, born to a Syrian Jewish family that emigrated to Latin America, was recruited by Mossad and sent to Syria under the alias Kamel Amin Thaabet. October 12, 2025
Israel readies to receive remains of up to 28 slain hostages from Gaza The 28 murdered hostages have already been declared dead by a special committee led by the Chief Rabbinate. October 12, 2025
Hamas could release hostages ‘at any moment’ – JD Vance Israeli hostages could be freed "any moment now," said Vice President JD Vance amid reports of a possible early return. October 12, 2025
For some Israelis, saving hostages held in Gaza means freeing terrorists who killed their loved ones Israel will release around 2,000 Palestinians, including senior terrorists convicted of deadly attacks, in exchange for the remaining hostages in Gaza. October 12, 2025
Hostage release raises hopes – and fears – for two captives whose fate is unknown Twenty living hostages are expected to be returned to Israel on Monday - raising questions regarding the fate of two captives thought to be in mortal danger. October 12, 2025
These are the hostages to be released from Gaza As talks between Hamas and Israel continue about the release of the remaining hostages, the bodies of 26 hostages who are confirmed dead remain in Gaza. October 12, 2025
Hamas to surrender control of Gaza – report Hamas claims it is preparing to yield control of the Gaza Strip after the war with Israel as part of Trump's peace deal. October 12, 2025
These are some of the terrorists Israel will release The terrorists belong primarily to Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and Fatah. October 12, 2025
Report: Hamas ready to return all 20 hostages on Sunday – on one condition Hamas has reportedly located all 20 living Israeli hostages and prepared them for their return to Israel, potentially paving the way for an early handover. October 12, 2025
World Jewish Congress president pushed Israel to release arch terrorist – report Prominent American Jewish leader reportedly pressed Israel to release arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti, who has topped polls as an alternative to Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas. October 12, 2025
Half a million Palestinians return to Gaza City Immediately following beginning of ceasefire, hundreds of thousands of Gaza City residents return to the northern Gaza Strip. October 12, 2025
Israel planning mass demolition of Gaza terror tunnels after hostages’ return Israel’s defense minister announces plans to destroy all of Hamas’ remaining terror tunnels in Gaza after the return of hostages, scheduled for Monday. October 12, 2025
Herzog visits graves of soldiers slain in Hamas war The death toll among Israeli troops since the start of the Gaza ground incursion on Oct. 27, 2023, now stands at 467, and at 914 on all fronts since the Hamas-led massacre on Oct. 7, 2023. October 12, 2025
Why Israel must never negotiate for hostages again – opinion The Social Contract Must Evolve October 12, 2025
Sinwar memo reveals he ordered horrifying violence on Oct. 7 'Hamas leadership planned and carried out an attack that featured acts of ‘extraordinary brutality,' the researchers concluded. October 11, 2025
IDF: Gaza war conducted with ‘deep love for the people and the land’ On Friday, the IDF began its partial withdrawal in the Gaza Strip, in line with the first phase of the Trump peace plan and amid preparations to receive the 48 hostages held by Hamas. October 11, 2025
Revised deadline for return of all hostages announced The hostages will be freed without the humiliating “handover ceremonies" that characterized the previous series of releases. October 11, 2025
Who convinced Hamas to give up the hostages? – the inside story According to a U.S. official, the breakthrough came in Egypt when Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff joined the negotiations. October 10, 2025
Partial IDF withdrawal marks start of 72-hour hostage release countdown While the truce has taken effect, the IDF has stopped short of declaring the war over, citing continued exchanges of fire and potential threats. October 10, 2025
Barghouti and 3 other senior terrorists will not be released in hostage deal: Ramallah lynching terrorists to go free News updates on Thursday conflicted, with Qatari media sources falsely reporting that Israel had agreed to free Marwan Barghouti, who planned a number of terror attacks during the intifada and is considered by his supporters as the symbol of the Palestinian movement. October 10, 2025
US sending 200 troops to Israel to monitor ceasefire US officials said that the troops, under U.S. Central Command’s Adm. Brad Cooper, would not enter Gaza. October 10, 2025
IDF reservist killed in northern Gaza by Hamas sniper as ceasefire takes effect The total number of fallen soldiers since the start of the war now stands at 914. October 10, 2025
‘Possible’ that ‘some’ US troops will be in Israel to monitor peace deal, White House says For decades, Washington has also kept a peacekeeping force in Sinai to observe the Egyptian-Israeli peace agreement. October 10, 2025
Hostages expected to return to Israel by Monday Under the terms, Hamas is expected to release 20 living hostages within 72 hours of the ceasefire taking effect. October 9, 2025
Israeli cabinet set to vote on Trump peace plan A meeting of the Security Cabinet to discuss the same agreement has been scheduled an hour earlier. October 9, 2025
Trump reveals how it was possible to secure Israel-Hamas deal Trump called the breakthrough a mix of “luck and talent,” saying, “The world has come together around this deal.” October 9, 2025
Nepalese family of Hamas hostage releases video of captive Bipin managed to pick up a grenade thrown into a shelter by Hamas terrorists and hurl it back, an eyewitness said earlier this year. October 9, 2025
Trump announces Israel-Hamas deal, says ‘all hostages will be released very soon’ 'This is a great day for Israel,' said Netanyahu. 'Tomorrow I will convene the government to approve the agreement and bring all our dear hostages home.' October 9, 2025
Trump envoys join Gaza talks, say they won’t leave until deal signed – report Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff join Gaza talks in Sinai, with plans to stay until a deal is reached as two additional terror groups join Hamas in the negotiations. October 8, 2025
WATCH: Freed hostage Eli Sharabi tells Bari Weiss how he survived captivity Following the release of his memoir, released hostage Eli Sharabi, who lost his wife, children and brother to Hamas terrorists, describes his story of survival to The Free Press' Bari Weiss. October 8, 2025
On war anniversary, Hamas says it’s serious about Gaza deal, but conditions remain Hamas official says a deal must ensure an end to the war and a full Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip – conditions that Israel has never accepted. October 8, 2025
Greta Thunberg claims Israeli hostage is a Palestinian jailed by Israel Swedish climate change activist detained in anti-Israel flotilla under fire after she claimed that an emaciated Israeli hostage held by Hamas is a 'Palestinian prisoner.' October 8, 2025
Two years after Oct. 7, Netanyahu vows Israel will prevail Netanyahu declared he was committed to the recovery of the hostages, the elimination of Hamas in Gaza and ensuring that the Strip will never again pose a threat to the Jewish state. October 8, 2025
Hamas demands Israel return bodies of Yahya Sinwar and his brother Hamas is reportedly conditioning its acceptance of President Trump's peace plan on Israel's return of the bodies of the architect of the October 7th invasion and his brother. October 8, 2025
