Ceasefire
Israelis lose faith in decisive victory in Iran war - opinion
Israelis can endure the war, but the consensus is cracking as trust, expectations, and ideas of what victory means are diverging.
Pope Leo decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire
Regional countries hold behind-the-scenes talks with Iranian officials, push for dialogue with US
'Eye for an eye': Iran not seeking ceasefire, will retaliate against Israel, Iranian official warns
IDF strikes, kills Hamas terrorist planning 'imminent attack' in central Gaza Strip
The IDF said it struck and killed a Hamas terrorist in central Gaza who was planning an imminent attack, adding the action did not violate the ceasefire.
European Union eyeing Lebanon presence in boost for efforts to disarm Hezbollah, document shows
EU efforts could “focus on advice, training and capacity-building,” a document said, adding that it would not take over UNIFIL's tasks in the Levant.
Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Trump to meet on Dec. 29, PMO confirms
The Prime Minister's Office confirmed that Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump will hold a meeting on December 29.
Israel must refuse phase two of Trump’s Gaza plan until Hamas is fully disarmed - editorial
Regardless of the pressure, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must defy his closest ally in Washington.
Supporting Israel's bereaved families is the next phase of the war - opinion
Nearly 7,000 Israelis have joined the community of bereaved, including almost 2,000 parents and close to 1,000 orphans.
Hamas willing to 'freeze or store' weapons to prevent escalation, official tells AP
Hamas Shura Council member Bassem Naim told AP it is open to halting weapons use during a truce but rejects a US-proposed stabilization force entering Palestinian territory.
US seeks to arrange Netanyahu–Sisi meeting, pushing Israel to expand regional economic ties - Axios
The two leaders have not officially met since before the start of the Israel-Hamas War.
IDF kills terrorist who crossed Yellow Line in southern Gaza
The terrorist approached soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip, "posing an immediate threat" according to the IDF.
Gaza talks at 'critical' moment, Qatari prime minister says
Mediators are working together to force the next phase of ceasefire forward, he said during a panel at the Doha Forum conference in Qatar.
Pakistan, Afghanistan trade heavy fire as border tensions rise
The exchange came two days after a new round of peace talks between the South Asian neighbors ended without a breakthrough, though both sides agreed to continue their fragile ceasefire.
