Israel keeps Rafah Crossing closed amid hostage-bodies crisis The report further said that the international force entrusted with overseeing security and the implementation of the ceasefire inside Gaza is expected to officially begin operations next weekend. October 19, 2025
Israel receives two more deceased hostages from Hamas The coffins crossed into the State of Israel a short while ago and are now en route to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine. October 19, 2025
US prepares cash incentives for Gazans to help locate missing Israeli hostage bodies In the latest round of releases, 20 living hostages have been returned to Israel, along with the bodies of ten others. October 18, 2025
Ultimatum: Group will block Gaza aid until every deceased hostage is returned Tzav 9, founded after the October 7 Hamas attack, is known for its confrontational actions blocking Gaza aid routes and vandalizing supply trucks. October 18, 2025
WATCH: Witkoff and Kushner ‘felt betrayed’ by Netanyahu over Qatar strike Witkoff and Kushner make shocking admissions when discussing what led up to Trump's ceasefire deal. October 18, 2025
Body of hostage Eliyahu Margalit, 75, returned to Israel Margalit, 75, was abducted from a horse stable in Kibbutz Nir Oz and later declared dead on December 1, 2023. October 18, 2025
Hamas won’t commit to disarmament, terror group says A senior Hamas official defended Hamas’s public street executions last week that were filmed and published in the media, saying that 'exceptional measures' are always taken during war. October 18, 2025
Israel denies Hamas claim that it can’t find deceased hostages; steps up efforts with international team An international task force—comprising American, Turkish, Egyptian, and Qatari representatives—has begun operations in Gaza, relying on intelligence supplied by Israel. October 17, 2025
They murdered innocent Jews. Now they’re out of Israeli prison with millions of dollars from the Palestinian Authority in their pockets Among those released are several veteran Hamas commanders who established terror cells around Jerusalem and helped orchestrate attacks that killed dozens of Israeli civilians. October 17, 2025
Israeli hostages describe systematic starvation, torture, isolation, forced conversions in Hamas captivity All the living hostages still in captivity were released on Monday as part of the US-brokered ceasefire deal, However, Hamas has still not handed over the remains of 19 deceased hostages. October 17, 2025
‘US defense pact gives terror-sponsoring Qatar an insurance policy’ The executive order, signed on Sept. 29, states that the U.S. 'shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure of the State of Qatar as a threat to the peace and security of the United States.' October 17, 2025
New details: Hostage Eitan Mor mastered Arabic and taught his captors to cook during 738 days in Gaza When asked about his son's condition, Dr. Mor expressed optimism: 'Eitan is walking, he's getting stronger every day.' October 17, 2025
They murdered innocent Jews, now they’re out of Israeli prison with millions of dollars from the Palestinian Authority The list of the 160 new millionaires includes some of the most notorious Palestinian terrorists Israel has imprisoned over the past few decades. October 17, 2025
MKs propose fast-track trials for October 7 terrorists, consider death penalty option The bill aims to fast-track the judicial process for those accused of participating in the October 7 massacre. October 16, 2025
Houthi chief of staff dies from wounds suffered in Israeli airstrike He was the highest-ranking official within the group to be killed by Israeli strikes that targeted the rebels over their attacks on Israel and shipping in the Red Sea corridor. October 16, 2025
Sinwar’s shadow: One year after his death, Hamas searches for its new butcher While Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declared that the killing 'settled the score' and was a boost to the war effort, the conflict has continued. October 16, 2025
‘We are witnessing a type of civil war in Gaza’ Hamas forces have murdered dozens of Gazan clan members since the start of the ceasefire, according to international media reports. October 16, 2025
Sign of war’s end? Israeli military chief orders committee on citations for Gaza war heroes Defense Minister Israel Katz separately instructed Zamir to prepare recommendations for awarding the Medal of Valor, Israel’s highest military honor. October 16, 2025
Netanyahu faces growing calls from within coalition to halt Gaza deal A senior partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition has joined senior ministers in demanding Israel halt implementation of Gaza deal. October 16, 2025
Egypt planning to create Gaza security force with 10,000 Palestinian officers Cairo reportedly eyeing the creation of a 1,000-officer Gaza security force, with plans to expand to 10,000 officers as Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip. October 16, 2025
Bodies of Nova partygoer and Bedouin soldier returned to Israel Israeli forensics teams positively identify the remains returned to Israel overnight as belonging to Inbar Heyman and Muhammad Al-Atrash. October 16, 2025
Trump defends Hamas slaughter of Israel-backed Gaza clans, says US gave Hamas a green light President Trump calls members of anti-Hamas clans who were slaughtered by the terror group 'gang members,' defends Hamas' actions. October 16, 2025
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
