Gaza ceasefire

Hamas's Gaza military chief broke his own rules, allowing IDF to find and kill him

Security officials say Izz ad-Din al-Haddad violated his own rules after months in Gaza’s tunnels, exposing patterns that helped Israeli intelligence close in.

IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, May 16, 2026.
 Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya seen with Gazan residents in the background (illustrative)

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya's son killed in Gaza, terror group confirms

Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

Hamas disarmament 'almost impossible to bridge' as gaps with BoP grow, source tells ‘Post’

A Hamas fighter carries a rifle in the Gaza Strip, last year. Hamas is reportedly prepared to hand over not only weapons tied to internal security, but the broader machinery of governance to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, the writer says.

Hamas, Board of Peace clash over disarmament agreement, enter impasse in negotiations - report


What challenges will Israel face in the Middle East in the upcoming year? - analysis

With 2025 coming to a close, many of Israel's issues remain unresolved. It’s worth examining 2026's challenges one at a time and assessing the hurdles Israel still faces.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 1, 2025.

NGO Refugees International condemns Israel's suspension of Gaza humanitarian organizations

"This action will cost the lives of Palestinians," their letter stated. "Removing these humanitarian organizations now will deepen exposure, illness, and preventable deaths."

Gazan women carry aid packages from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in the central Gaza Strip, August 4, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu arrives in US for Trump summit seeking freedom on Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon - analysis

According to Israeli officials, roughly 30% of Israel’s operational objectives remain unfulfilled, namely, the return of Ran Gvili, the final hostage whose remains are being held by Hamas.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach out to shake hands at the White House.

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Leo, the first US pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed that God had "pitched his fragile tent" among the people of the world.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Christmas Holy Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, December 25, 2025.

Turkey's Erdogan denounces Israel-Greece-Cyprus trilateral summit, affirms support for Gaza

Turkish President Erdogan denounces the Israel-Greece-Cyprus meeting and vows Turkey will not allow violations of its rights in the Mediterranean, while continuing to support Gaza.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pictured in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, December 12, 2025; illustrative.

Mother of final Gaza hostage calls for commitment to deal terms to bring son back

Talik Gvili noted that she will be flying to the United States to meet with US President Donald Trump at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

TALIK GVILI gives a speech ahead of Bejamin Netanyahu's trip to the US, December 24, 2025.

Turkish FM Fidan meets with Hamas leaders to discuss advancing ceasefire to second phase

Hamas officials told Fidan that they had fulfilled their requirements as part of the ceasefire deal, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during an interview with Reuters at the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025.

US, mediators push forward Gaza peace plan as 2025 comes to a close - analysis

There is a lot of focus on Gaza as the US seeks to move forward with US President Donald Trump’s peace plan.

 Palestinian woman walks past residential buildings damaged and destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, December 14, 2025

Greece weighs sending engineers to Gaza under Phase II of Trump's ceasefire plan - N12

Athens is considering deploying engineering units to Gaza as part of the ceasefire’s next phase, with Israel encouraging Greek involvement amid shared concerns over Turkey’s regional influence.

Greek army soldiers march during a military parade to mark the national "Oxi" (No) Day in Thessaloniki on October 28, 2025, commemorating Greece's refusal to accept the ultimatum given by fascist Italy in 1940 during World War II; illustrative.

'We cannot recover until Ran Gvili is home': Hostage Families Forum rally across Israel

Families and supporters rallied nationwide, calling for the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili and vowing not to move forward until the final hostage is brought home.

Talik Gvili, mother of last remaining hostage Ran, addresses a crowd at Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, December 19, 2025; illustrative.