Gaza’s tense truce faced its toughest test Sunday when Israeli forces responded to reports of two soldiers killed by Hamas militants. The resulting deadly strikes and questions surrounding the flow of humanitarian relief have thrust the ceasefire into uncharted territory.
Amid warnings from the U.S. about a possible Hamas attack on Palestinian civilians, Jared Kushner proposes forming a new governing entity in Gaza. He argues that creating a “viable alternative” would undermine Hamas’s influence in the region.
More than two years after a brutal attack on Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas has freed the last 20 living hostages in Gaza. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro described the release as “the beginning of a healing.” The development marks an important turn in the long-standing tensions of the region.
Palestinian militant group Hamas intends to release dozens of Israeli hostages it has been holding in Gaza. While details about the specific hostages remain sparse, the plan marks a significant development closely watched by local and international audiences.
Israeli military officials announced that a new ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza started precisely at noon local time. Shortly afterward, troops began withdrawing to agreed-upon deployment lines, marking a crucial step in reducing tensions in the conflict.
Hamas’s endorsement of Donald Trump’s Gaza plan is capturing global attention, with many officials calling it a watershed moment. Observers suggest this could be a pivotal juncture in the region’s two-year conflict, as leaders deliberate possible new avenues for truce and reconciliation.
Hamas has accepted certain provisions of President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the Gaza war, including agreeing to give up power and release all remaining hostages. However, some elements will require further discussions among Palestinians before a final decision is reached.
An Israeli airstrike on a Hamas office in Doha has yielded sharp worldwide criticism, as leaders across the globe express disapproval. U.S. President Donald Trump has also joined the outcry, adding significant weight to the condemnation.
Governor Kristi Noem revealed that President Trump will decide on action regarding Iran within days following candid discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Emphasizing the urgency, Noem highlighted the importance of U.S.-Israel collaboration and asserted that Hamas cannot be allowed to remain.
An Israeli-American soldier held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip for over 19 months has been released in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration. The move could pave the way for a new ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, signaling possible shifts in regional relations.
