Gaza ceasefire
Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says
An overlong war led to huge unnecessary losses in fallen soldiers and the death of up to 40 hostages, former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon said.
WATCH: IDF kills four Hamas terrorists, destroys Gaza rocket launchers in strikes
What do the rules of a ceasefire mean in the modern Middle East entail? -explainer
Trump’s Gaza plan can still work - but only if Washington changes course - opinion
IDF strikes Hamas terror cell operating near Israeli troops in northern Gaza
According to the military, troops identified the group of armed terrorists operating in a manner that posed an immediate threat to adjacent IDF forces in the area before conducting a strike.
Board of Peace issued tenders for Gaza villages, troop base, headquarters amid Iran war - exclusive
Despite the ongoing conflict with Iran, Trump’s postwar Gaza plan moves forward, with the Board of Peace already issuing tenders for key projects.
Iran could be close to enriching uranium for bomb-making material, US envoy Steve Witkoff claims
The US envoy left out that Iran currently has no access to its material, no machines to enrich it, and no weapons program to use it for any operational purpose.
Editor's Notes: Why Saudi Arabia's crown prince MBS will never join Abraham Accords - comment
The deal seemed so close before the October 7 attacks. Unfortunately, any progress on normalization now hinges on the highly unlikely establishment of a Palestinian state.
Hamas documents name former World Vision Gaza director as member of terror group
The documents discovered by the IDF proved Hamas monitored and restricted the movement of World Vision staff, fearing whistleblowing attempts.
As 53% of Americans view Israel unfavorably, alliance architecture must be rebuilt - analysis
The special relationship between Israel and the US needs to be recalibrated for the sake of the future of both countries.
Indonesia to be first peacekeeping contributor to Gaza's International Stabilization Force - KAN
Indonesia is expected to become the first country to deploy troops to the International Stabilization Force in Gaza during Phase II of the ceasefire, KAN News reported.
Over 65,000 aid trucks have entered Gaza since October ceasefire, COGAT says
Delivered aid included tents and tarps, humanitarian staff, and the evacuation of Gazans in need of medical treatment and those with dual citizenship.
US-led Gaza peace efforts face hurdles with militias and border delays - analysis
The White House’s Board of Peace aims to advance Gaza ceasefire, but Hamas control, armed militias, and Rafah crossing delays pose major challenges.
'What is happening in Gaza is a complete failure by IDF,' military expert says - interview
"We do not need to be dragged after Hamas. We need to act all the time. Our military approach is not right," Maariv correspondent Avi Ashkenazi said in an interview.
