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
Hamas leader, in rare television interview, demands ‘real guarantees’ to end Gaza war Al-Hayya's remarks directly challenge the optimism expressed in Washington, where President Donald Trump and senior officials have said they believe an agreement is within reach. October 7, 2025
Trump says hostage deal is ‘very close,’ could lead to broader Middle East peace plan Despite Trump’s optimism, Hamas told Al Jazeera that it insists Israel complete its withdrawal from Gaza once the last hostage is released—a demand that contradicts Trump’s condition that all hostages be freed at the start of the process. October 7, 2025
Qatar: All parties agree to Trump’s plan, obstacles now lie in implementation An unnamed Egyptian official was quoted in US media as saying that the parties have agreed on most of the first-phase terms, which include the release of hostages and establishing a ceasefire. October 7, 2025
MUST SEE: Israel releases interactive website documenting origins, horrors, and planning of the Oct. 7th massacre It features never-before-seen documentation revealing the meticulous planning of Hamas leaders and their complete battle strategies. October 6, 2025
Reminder: Hamas and the Palestinian Authority do not believe in any peace process After delivering their reply to Trump's proposal, senior Hamas officials announced that their group will not lay down its weapons. October 6, 2025
Will Hamas attempt to set a trap in Egypt talks? Hamas has already publicly rejected core, non-negotiable tenets of the plan, casting doubt on its implementation. October 6, 2025
IDF demolishes home of terrorist behind Jaffa light rail massacre that killed 7 The terrorists were Mohammad Mesek, 19, who was killed at the scene, and Ahmed al-Himoni, 25, who was seriously injured. October 6, 2025
Israeli delegation heads to Egypt for hostage talks with Hamas The agreement is contingent on the release of all 48 hostages at once—the 20 still alive and 28 deceased. October 6, 2025
‘Move fast’ – Trump says hostages could be released by end of the week Hamas confirms it will take part in Gaza deal talks at Sinai summit, as President Trump implores both sides to 'move fast' to implement the agreement or face 'massive bloodshed.' October 6, 2025
IDF chief of staff: ‘If talks break down, ready to resume fighting’ Zamir also praised the role of reservists over the past two years and promised stronger support for reserve troops and their families. October 6, 2025
Hamas likely to demand release of six arch-terrorists In prior negotiation rounds, Hamas demanded the release of Nukhba terrorists as part of any prisoner exchange. October 5, 2025
Report claims Hamas collecting bodies of deceased hostages The report further asserted that Hamas had agreed in principle to surrender its weapons to a Palestinian–Egyptian body under international supervision, with its leaders’ fate to be determined later. October 5, 2025
Trump warns Hamas of ‘complete obliteration’ if ceasefire rejected IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir cautioned troops in Gaza that combat could resume at any moment. October 5, 2025
WATCH: Eylon Levy on why Hamas has lost the Gaza war Former Israel national spokesman Eylon Levy explains why the Trump postwar plan can finish Hamas and help Israel achieve its goals of the war. October 5, 2025
Katz: War to intensify if hostages not freed ‘in the near future’ The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) clarified in a Sunday press briefing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an agreement with the U.S. administration, has limited the duration of talks “to a few days maximum, with no tolerance” for delays by Hamas. October 5, 2025
Israelis back continuing war on Hamas over ceasefire New poll shows Israeli Jews prefer to continue war in Gaza until Hamas has been dismantled - even if it means giving up on reaching a hostage deal. October 5, 2025
Israel won’t implement Gaza deal until all hostages returned, Netanyahu vows Israel's prime minister says that no concessions will be made until after all 48 remaining hostages are returned. October 5, 2025
Hamas ‘ready’ to sign on to Trump’s ceasefire deal – report Hamas reportedly eager to sign US-backed deal ending the war in Gaza, after Israeli forces captured half of Gaza City. October 5, 2025
WATCH: IDF discovers Hamas tunnel under Jordanian hospital The IDF has uncovered a tunnel under a Jordanian hospital. The route was part of a Hamas military outpost which, according to intelligence, was occupied by the organization’s platoon and company commanders. October 5, 2025
IDF downs Houthi missile from Yemen There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the attack, which sent over a million Israeli civilians to bomb shelters at 5 a.m. October 5, 2025
Hamas battles Fatah-backed clan in deadly Khan Yunis clashes The Fatah-backed al-Majaida clan killed several Hamas fighters who attacked them on Friday. October 5, 2025
Trump: Israel has agreed to partial Gaza withdrawal, up to Hamas to end ‘3000 year catastrophe’ President Trump releases map of Israel's planned Gaza redeployment, says Israel has agreed to immediate ceasefire as soon as Hamas signs on to the deal. October 5, 2025
Officials warn Hamas too fractured to implement U.S.-brokered Gaza agreement Political figures such as Khalil al-Hayya reportedly support the deal, while Gaza-based commanders are resistant to ending the war on U.S. terms. October 4, 2025
Trump: ‘Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off’ The Palestinian terrorist group said it accepts parts of the plan, including the release of all 48 remaining hostages. October 4, 2025
Hamas partially accepts Trump plan, Israel halts Gaza City offensive The Israeli government is also eager to set a timeline to resume IDF operations if Hamas reneges or attempts to delay the process. October 4, 2025
Netanyahu: Hamas could free hostages as early as next week Trump called on Hamas terrorists to 'move quickly' toward the release of hostages, warning the deal would otherwise be off the table. October 4, 2025
Veteran analyst slams Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan: ‘Detached from reality’ According to Yehezkeli, no Arab force will succeed in restraining Hamas, and Trump’s vision is little more than an illusion. October 3, 2025
Hamas officials considering ‘grey areas’ in Trump ceasefire deal, may not reject it outright Mohammed Nazal, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, said that the group’s leadership is searching for 'gray areas' that might allow it to respond without issuing a flat rejection. October 3, 2025
‘Absolutely shocking’: Terrorist kills 2 Jews, injures 3 in Yom Kippur attack at UK synagogue Police later confirmed that the terrorist had been killed, although it remains unclear whether he was carrying an explosive device. October 2, 2025
Terrorist infiltration of Gaza outpost leaves IDF officer seriously wounded Two additional soldiers suffered minor injuries. All three were evacuated to Israel for medical treatment. October 2, 2025
Terrorist with white flag tries posing as a hostage The IDF suspects he might have been a decoy to lure soldiers into a trap. October 1, 2025
‘We turned things around’: Netanyahu takes credit for making Trump plan align with Israel’s positions Two key achievements were no full IDF withdrawal from the Strip and Hamas’ complete disarmament. October 1, 2025
IDF chief: ‘Consequential crossroads’ in war against Hamas Also on Tuesday, the IDF announced the Sept. 9 targeted killing of Muhammad Rashid Muhammad Masri, a Nukhba company commander in Hamas’s Beit Hanoun Battalion. October 1, 2025
Hamas official tells BBC it will reject Trump plan because it ‘serves Israel’s interests’ Hamas leaders argue that being forced to release all Israeli hostages at once would mean relinquishing their primary bargaining chip. September 30, 2025
Trump issues ultimatum, promises ‘sad end’ for Hamas if they don’t agree to end Gaza war Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon said, 'If they reject the plan, Israel will finish the job.' September 30, 2025
Judea and Samaria terror threat ‘real and imminent,’ Israeli UN ambassador warns Danon’s speech to the Security Council came after several members of the U.N. body recognized a Palestinian state without preconditions. September 30, 2025
The Trump Gaza plan’s genius lies in its inevitable failure To the Western mind, addicted to the fantasy that all conflicts are simply misunderstandings that dialogue can solve, this will seem like an offer Hamas cannot refuse. September 30, 2025
Gaza flotilla linked to Greta Thunberg was organized and funded by Hamas Documents seized by the IDF in Gaza reveal that Hamas had direct links to Sumud, the group backed by climate activist Greta Thunberg which has organized Gaza flotillas. September 30, 2025
Two injured in terrorist attack south of Jerusalem Terrorist rams into Israelis on road between Jerusalem and Gush Etzion. September 30, 2025
