Members phkrause Posted October 12 Author Members Posted October 12 Gaza ceasefire plan The Israeli military said today that a ceasefire was now in effect in Gaza, as its forces pull back in accordance with the deal approved by the government overnight. The Israel Defense Forces spokesperson added, however, that "troops will continue to be present in various areas of the Gaza Strip." This comes after Israeli warplanes launched intense airstrikes in the center of Khan Younis, southern Gaza, earlier today. Eyewitnesses also described to CNN airstrikes and artillery shelling in Gaza City hours ago. At the same time, anticipation is building for the return of the hostages, which President Trump said could happen on Monday or Tuesday. Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 12 Author Members Posted October 12 Israeli military says ceasefire agreement in Gaza has taken effect A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza on Friday, the Israeli military said, hours after Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal to pause the fighting and exchange the remaining hostages for Palestinian prisoners. Read more. What to know: A brief statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office early Friday said the Cabinet approved the “outline” of a deal to release the hostages, without mentioning other aspects of the plan that are more controversial. An Israeli security official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the withdrawal, said the military would control around 50% of Gaza in their new positions. The ceasefire marks a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, reduced much of Gaza to rubble, destabilized the Middle East and left dozens of hostages, living and dead, in the territory. Still, the broader plan advanced by U.S. President Donald Trump includes many unanswered questions, such as whether and how Hamas will disarm and who will govern Gaza. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ US sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor ceasefire deal in Gaza Palestinians in Gaza express relief and caution as ceasefire deal raises hopes of ending the war Trump gets long-sought Gaza hostage deal with a whole lot of help from Arab and Muslim allies Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 12 Author Members Posted October 12 Thousands of Palestinians return to what’s left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip (AP) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect in a deal that raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war. All the remaining hostages were set to be released within days. https://apnews.com/article/gaza-shelling-ceasefire-israel-c832ff32cf332805ffb50bffa35e8220? Many unresolved questions remain as a ceasefire begins in Gaza Bombardment stopped and Israeli troops pulled back in Gaza on Friday under a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. But will the agreement lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to “a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace”? Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Some Palestinians pack up and move north toward their homes in Gaza after ceasefire goes into effect An AP photographer shares the stories behind some of her most poignant Gaza images Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 12 Author Members Posted October 12 Palestinians displaced to southern Gaza begin journey home as ceasefire comes into effect Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza have begun to return to the ruins of their homes after the ceasefire rapidly negotiated in recent days between Hamas and Israel came into effect at noon local time on Friday – the first relief from relentless violence that inhabitants of the devastated territory have had since March. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/10/palestinians-displaced-gaza-home-ceasefire-israel-hamas? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 13 Author Members Posted October 13 Drone footage above Gaza City shows the toll of 2 years of war GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — New drone footage shows what remains of Gaza City after two years of war and as a ceasefire holds in its second day. https://apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-palestinians-drone-footage-destruction-ceasefire-4a03097279002889573791ecd0112df8? I Have Hope for This Ceasefire, But It Can’t Undo Two Years of Genocide When I heard that the latest round of ceasefire negotiations was happening, I felt nothing. I had zero interest in these talks. Countless times I’d followed the news and put my hopes into the idea that the politicians would decide it was time to stop the massacre of my people. Countless times I’d been disappointed. https://theintercept.com/2025/10/09/gaza-israel-genocide-ceasefire-trump-netanyahu/? Hamas frees living hostages and Israel releases prisoners as Trump visits the region Hamas released all 20 of the last living hostages on Monday, the Israeli military said, as part of a breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war between Israel and Hamas in the devastated Gaza Strip. https://apnews.com/live/israel-hamas-updates-10-13-2025? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 13 Author Members Posted October 13 All 20 surviving hostages freed Israelis celebrate as they watch the release of hostages by Hamas during a live broadcast in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv today. Photo: Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg via Getty Images Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages this morning as part of the Gaza peace deal brokered by the Trump administration, Barak Ravid reports. Why it matters: The Israeli hostages, most of them civilians, were held in captivity in Gaza for more than two years. Finally, all of the hostages who survived are now free. The hostage release started shortly before President Trump landed in Tel Aviv, as part of a Middle East trip aimed at cementing his Gaza peace plan. A drone view shows a salute to President Trump on a Tel Aviv beach, visible from Air Force One as he landed today. Photo: Ilan Rosenberg/Reuters Under the agreement, Hamas had to release all 20 of the live hostages by Monday at noon local time. The first group of seven hostages was released shortly after 8 a.m. local time (1 a.m. ET). The hostages were transferred by Hamas to the Red Cross, which delivered them to Israeli forces inside Gaza. The other 13 hostages were released two hours later. Before the second group was released, Hamas militants connected them to their families in video calls and asked the families to share the calls with the Israeli press. A convoy carrying hostages released from the Gaza Strip arrives at a military base near Re'im, southern Israel, today. Photo: Leo Correa/AP The hostages were taken to a military base outside the Gaza Strip to be reunited with their families, and from there to hospitals in Israel to receive medical treatment. The hostages all spent most of the past two years in underground tunnels, with very little food and water and almost no medical care for the wounds they suffered during Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks. As part of the agreement, Hamas must also retrieve the bodies of 28 deceased hostages, among them two Americans: Itay Chen and Omer Neutra. Hamas claimed during the negotiations that it didn't know the exact locations of all the bodies of the dead hostages. In some cases, the group says, the militants guarding them were killed, or the bodies were buried under rubble. As part of the peace deal, a multinational task force has been established in order to share information on the possible locations of the deceased hostages and to conduct search operations inside Gaza. In return for the release of the hostages, Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israeli jails — all but two dozen of the Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israel. In addition, Israel will release 1,700 Palestinians who were detained by the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza after Oct. 7. Screenshot: CNN ✈️ Taking questions from reporters on Air Force One en route Tel Aviv, President Trump declared: "The war is over. The war is over, OK? You understand that?" 📺 In early-morning coverage, Fox News changed its Chyron on the Hostages Square plaza in Tel Aviv to "FREED SQUARE." Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 13 Author Members Posted October 13 🤝 Scoop: Meeting that sealed the deal An unusual and dramatic meeting last Wednesday between President Trump's envoys and Hamas leaders helped get the Gaza peace deal across the line, three sources with direct knowledge tell Axios' Barak Ravid. Why it matters: One barrier to a deal was that Hamas leaders feared Israel would resume the war once its hostages were freed. In order to deliver a deal, one of the sources contended, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had to meet the Hamas leaders in person and directly assure them Trump wouldn't let that happen, as long as the group held up its side of the deal. 🔎 How it happened: A day earlier, Trump had privately granted permission for Witkoff and Kushner to meet Hamas leaders if necessary to seal a deal when they met in the Oval Office before the pair departed for Egypt. After arriving in Egypt, Witkoff informed the Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators about Trump's green light. On Wednesday night around 11 p.m. local time, the Qatari mediators went to Witkoff's villa at the Four Seasons, said there was a stalemate in the talks, and asked if the U.S. envoys were ready to meet Hamas, according to one of the sources. "We think that if you meet them and shake their hand there will be a deal," a senior Qatari official told Witkoff. Behind the scenes: Several minutes later, Witkoff and Kushner walked into another villa at the Sharm el-Sheikh resort on the Red Sea. Arrayed inside were the Egyptian and Turkish intelligence chiefs, senior Qatari officials, and the four most senior Hamas leaders involved in the negotiations. The Hamas team was led by Khalil al-Hayya, who had survived an Israeli assassination attempt in Doha three weeks earlier. In a meeting lasting around 45 minutes, Witkoff told the Hamas officials the hostages were now "more of a liability than an asset for you." It was time to move on with the first phase of the deal and "bring people home on both sides of the border," he said, according to one of the sources. Al-Hayya asked if Witkoff and Kushner had a message from Trump. "President Trump's message is that you will be treated fairly and that he stands behind all 20 points of his peace plan, and will make sure they are all implemented," Witkoff said, according to the source. When the meeting ended, the Hamas leaders went to a separate room with the Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators. Several minutes later, Egyptian spy chief Hassan Rashad returned with his Turkish and Qatari counterparts. "Based on the meeting we just had, we have a deal," he told Witkoff and Kushner. Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 13 Author Members Posted October 13 Hamas releases all 20 remaining living hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday, as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that pummeled the territory, killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and left scores of captives in militant hands. Read more. What to know: The hostages, all men, returned to Israel, where they will be reunited with their families and undergo medical checks. The bodies of the remaining 28 dead hostages are also expected to be handed over as part of the deal, although the exact timing remained unclear. Buses carrying dozens of freed Palestinian prisoners, meanwhile, arrived in the West Bank city of Ramallah and in the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run Prisoners Office said. Israel is freeing more than 1,900 prisoners as part of the ceasefire deal. The ceasefire is also expected to be accompanied by a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza, parts of which are experiencing famine. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Live Updates: Trump begins Knesset speech Trump is in Israel to tout a ceasefire he believes could foster lasting Middle East peace Israelis celebrate the return of hostages after ceasefire in Gaza, in photos Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 14 Author Members Posted October 14 After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas moved ahead on a key first step of the tenuous Gaza ceasefire agreement on Monday by freeing hostages and prisoners, raising hopes that the U.S.-brokered deal might lead to a permanent end to the two-year war that ravaged the Palestinian territory. https://apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-hamas-hostages-ceasefire-10-13-2025-9e4921406e846189c90144609c1a9530? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 14 Author Members Posted October 14 Hostages Return Home Hamas released the last 20 living Israeli hostages yesterday under a ceasefire deal that paused more than two years of war in Gaza, sparked by the militant group's Oct. 7, 2023, attack in southern Israel. Israel then freed nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. See the surviving hostages here and photos from yesterday here. The exchange is part of a US-backed 20-point peace plan that also includes returning the bodies of 28 dead hostages. Hamas released four bodies yesterday. The group says it does not know the location of some bodies; an international task force will be set up to help locate them. Israeli troops have partially withdrawn from Gaza as aid flows back into the territory and hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians return to devastated neighborhoods (see drone footage). In related news, President Donald Trump visited Israel yesterday to address its legislature—the Knesset—and later joined a summit in Egypt with regional leaders to discuss Gaza's future. Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 14 Author Members Posted October 14 After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire Israel and Hamas moved ahead on a key first step of the tenuous Gaza ceasefire agreement on Monday by freeing hostages and prisoners. But thornier issues such as whether Hamas will disarm and who will govern Gaza — and the question of Palestinian statehood — remain unresolved. Read more. What to know: For Israelis, the release of the 20 remaining living hostages brought elation and a sense of closure to a war many felt they were forced into by Hamas, although many pledged to fight on for the return of deceased hostages still in Gaza. But with the living hostages freed, the urgency with which many were driven to call for an end to the war will likely diminish, easing pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance the next phases of the agreement. While there was an outburst of joy in Gaza for prisoners returning from Israel and hope that the fighting may wind down for good, the torment drags on for war-weary Palestinians. Gaza has been decimated by Israeli bombardment; there is little left of its prewar economy, basic services are in disarray and many homes have been destroyed. It remains unclear who will pay for reconstruction, a process that could take years. The future governance of Gaza remains unclear. Under the U.S. plan, an international body will govern the territory, overseeing Palestinian technocrats running day-to-day affairs. Hamas has said Gaza’s government should be worked out among Palestinians. The plan calls for an Arab-led international security force in Gaza, along with Palestinian police. Israeli forces would leave areas as those forces deploy. The plan also mentions the possibility of a future Palestinian state, another nonstarter for Netanyahu. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Aid prepared at UNICEF warehouse in Copenhagen as officials call for full access to Gaza A look at the living hostages released by Hamas under ceasefire deal FACT FOCUS: With a truce in Israel, Trump now says he’s ended eight wars. His numbers are off Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 15 Author Members Posted October 15 Israel says it has received the remains of 4 more deceased hostages as cuts to aid for Gaza loom TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Hamas hastened Tuesday to ease the pressure on a fragile ceasefire in its war with Israel by returning the bodies of more dead hostages. The move came after an Israeli military agency said it would slash aid deliveries to Gaza by half over concerns that the militant group was handing remains over slower than agreed. https://apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-hamas-hostages-ceasefire-10-14-2025-665a1cbe249f08c8513ceceaa04db201? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 15 Author Members Posted October 15 Israel to halve aid into Gaza over slow return of dead hostages, a test for fragile ceasefire The fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was tested Tuesday as the slower-than-hoped return of deceased hostages from Gaza prompted an Israeli military agency to declare a “violation” of the truce agreement that it would respond to by halving the number of trucks allowed to bring humanitarian aid into the devastated territory. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Erdogan opposed Netanyahu’s attendance at summit, Turkish official confirms The story of Abraham is coming up in the push for Middle East peace. It can be a source of division Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 15 Author Members Posted October 15 Hostages Just days after scenes of joy and relief in Israel, there is now frustration and anguish among some families still waiting for the return of their loved ones. Under the ceasefire deal, Hamas had until midnight on Monday to hand over all hostages to Israel — 20 alive and 28 deceased. Hamas has returned four bodies to Israel, but one was not that of a hostage, the Israeli military said. Israel announced today it will restrict aid to Gaza due to the delayed release of hostage remains. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz called the lack of progress "a failure to uphold commitments," but stopped short of issuing military threats — potentially a sign that the ceasefire could still hold. Hamas is expected to return more bodies today, an Israeli source told CNN. Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 17 Author Members Posted October 17 New Gaza scramble Palestinians walk in an intersection surrounded by destroyed buildings in Gaza City yesterday. Photo: AP The Trump administration is working to help establish a multinational security force for Gaza, vet potential Palestinian civilian leaders, and take the first steps toward rebuilding the enclave, Axios' Barak Ravid and Dave Lawler write. Why it matters: The first week of peace in Gaza has been marked by joyful reunions as well as public executions. An Israeli withdrawal but also deadly clashes. And a peace process proceeding as envisioned, but already facing its first potential crisis. Two years of war are over, the exchange of live hostages and prisoners is complete, aid is flowing and bulldozers are arriving to begin clearing away the rubble. But Gaza's future — who governs, who provides security, what happens to Hamas and to the Israeli occupation force — is unsettled. State of play: Two Trump advisers told reporters yesterday that they're pressing both sides to move into the next phase of the peace process, which involves tackling those big questions. They also want to begin the rebuilding process in parts of Gaza that are outside Hamas control, particularly the city of Rafah on the border with Egypt. The advisers hope Rafah can become an example for a post-Hamas Gaza. In the meantime, their priorities are avoiding further clashes along the "yellow line" dividing Israeli and Hamas-controlled Gaza, streamlining aid deliveries, and ensuring Hamas returns the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages. Ziv Berman, an Israeli hostage released from Gaza, exults on his way to a hospital in Ramat Gan, Israel, on Monday. Photo: Avishag Shaar-Yashuv for The New York Times 🔎 Zoom in: Israeli officials warned President Trump's envoys yesterday that the peace process could stall unless Hamas fulfills its obligations around deceased hostages, two Israeli officials and a U.S. official told Axios. An immediate breakdown was averted when Hamas returned several bodies and Israel backed off its threats of retaliation. But Hamas now says it doesn't have any additional remains to return, and recovering more will require "efforts and special equipment." Israeli officials acknowledge some of the bodies will be hard to locate, but claim between 15 and 20 could be quickly returned. In Gaza, Hamas has sent its security forces into the streets and launched a bloody crackdown. Hamas has publicly executed alleged collaborators and has also engaged in firefights with rival militias. Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 17 Author Members Posted October 17 Israel-Gaza ceasefire In the coming hours, the Israeli government is set to hold state memorial ceremonies for the victims of the October 7 attack amid increasing anger that the bodies of several hostages have not been returned. So far, only nine of the 28 deceased hostages have been returned to Israel since the ceasefire deal took effect. Hamas said Wednesday that it has handed over all the bodies it can access and will need "significant efforts and special equipment" to recover more remains. As the dispute over the deceased hostages continues, President Donald Trump told CNN that Israeli forces could resume fighting in Gaza "as soon as I say the word" if Hamas does not uphold its end of the ceasefire deal. Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 18 Author Members Posted October 18 Israel’s Mounting Ceasefire Violations in Gaza One day after leaders of European and Arab nations, along with President Donald Trump, declared an end to the war in Gaza at an Egyptian peace summit, the Israeli government broke with terms of the ceasefire deal on Tuesday, killing at least seven Palestinians, many of whom were returning to their homes after months of displacement, and announcing it would restrict the amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza. https://theintercept.com/2025/10/15/israel-ceasefire-violations-gaza-aid/? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 20 Author Members Posted October 20 Israel identifies body of 10th hostage recovered from Gaza The body of a 75-year-old hostage handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross in Gaza late on Friday has been identified by Israel’s military as Eliyahu “Churchill” Margalit. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/18/israel-hostage-body-gaza-red-cross-handover? Israel says Hamas hands over ‘2 coffins of deceased hostages’ from Gaza CAIRO (AP) — Israel said Hamas handed over “two coffins of deceased hostages ” from Gaza late Saturday, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu increased pressure on the militant group to share the rest more quickly under their ceasefire. https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-10-18-2025-4d13aaceec91c360449dd5fa737b192b? Israel resumes ceasefire in Gaza and says aid deliveries will restart Monday JERUSALEM (AP) — Gaza’s fragile ceasefire faced its first major test Sunday as Israeli forces launched a wave of deadly strikes, saying Hamas militants had killed two soldiers, and an Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory was halted. https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-10-19-2025-f3d95cf76018541ff824853d1bcd3356? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 20 Author Members Posted October 20 U.S. scrambles to save Gaza deal Palestinians walk past a tent amid the rubble in a destroyed area in Gaza City today. Photo: Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza today after Hamas militants fired anti-tank missiles at Israeli soldiers, the Israeli Defense Forces said. Why it matters: The clashes were the most serious escalation since the ceasefire began. The Trump administration is trying to prevent further incidents that could lead to the collapse of the agreement, Axios' Barak Ravid and Marc Caputo report. "We knew this was brewing. And the longer these guys are allowed to attack each other, the more they're going to attack each other," a senior Trump administration official told Axios. Driving the news: The IDF said the incident happened on Sunday morning local time when Hamas militants came out of a tunnel in the Rafah area, which is still mostly controlled by the Israeli military, and launched an anti-tank missile at an IDF vehicle. In response to the incident, the IDF conducted around 20 air strikes against Hamas targets in the Rafah area and in other parts of Gaza. Hamas' military wing denied any involvement in the incident in Rafah, and emphasized that it is fully committed to the ceasefire. 🔎 Behind the scenes: Israel notified the Trump administration in advance of the strikes through the U.S. command center that oversees the ceasefire, U.S. and Israeli officials said. "Nobody wants to go back to full-scale war. The Israelis want to show Hamas there are consequences, without ruining the peace agreement," a U.S. official said. The big picture: The agreement to end the war in Gaza is a major diplomatic achievement for President Trump. The administration feels the situation is so tenuous that only strong oversight will keep the fragile peace. "The next 30 days are going to be critical," a U.S. official said. "We are now in charge of what's going on in Gaza when it comes to the implementation of the deal. We are going to be calling the shots." 🔭 What to watch: Vice President Vance, White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to arrive in Israel this week to push for the implementation of the next phase in the agreement. Witkoff and Kushner will focus on: Stabilizing the ceasefire to transition to the next phase of the deal. Continuing the return of the bodies of deceased hostages. Regulating the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, Establishing an international stabilization force that'll deploy in Gaza and help maintain security. Working on plans for the construction of the "New Rafah" as a model for a Gaza not under Hamas rule. Keep reading. Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 21 Author Members Posted October 21 Israel resumes ceasefire in Gaza and says aid deliveries will restart Monday JERUSALEM (AP) — Gaza’s fragile ceasefire faced its first major test Sunday as Israeli forces launched a wave of deadly strikes, saying Hamas militants had killed two soldiers, and an Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory was halted. https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-10-19-2025-f3d95cf76018541ff824853d1bcd3356? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 23 Author Members Posted October 23 US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Israel to shore up the fragile ceasefire in Gaza U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to shore up the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza that has teetered over the past few days following a burst of deadly violence and questions over how to move forward with the plan for cementing a long-term peace. Read more. What to know: Vance, whose visit comes after the arrival of two top White House envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is expected to be in the region until Thursday. Accompanied by his wife Usha Vance, the vice president will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Also on Tuesday, Israel said it has identified the body of a hostage that was released by Palestinian militants overnight. Under the terms of the ceasefire, Israel is still waiting for Hamas to turn over the remains of 15 deceased hostages. Thirteen bodies have been released since the ceasefire began. After trading strikes earlier this week, Hamas negotiators reiterated that the group is committed to ensuring the war “ends once and for all.” Hamas chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya said Israel has complied with aid deliveries in the crossings according to the agreement but asked mediators to pressure Israel to deliver more shelter, medical supplies and winterization items before the weather changes. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Body of slain Nepali hostage held in Gaza repatriated after release by Hamas Israel still fires on Lebanon almost a year after a ceasefire. Some predict the same for Gaza A Jewish film festival in Sweden has been postponed. Organizers say cinemas won’t screen the films Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 24 Author Members Posted October 24 Hostage release Israel has identified the bodies of two more hostages handed over by Hamas as a US delegation works to reinforce the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East. Among the remains returned to Israel on Tuesday was the body of 85-year-old Arye Zalmanovich, the oldest hostage taken by Hamas following its attacks on October 7, 2023. Also on Tuesday, US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner met several recently freed hostages in Tel Aviv. Vice President JD Vance is in Israel as well, partly to help ensure that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains committed to the ceasefire. Vance denies the US dictates to Israel as he meets with Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefire TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance sought Wednesday to ease concerns in Israel that the Trump administration was dictating terms to its closest ally in the Middle East, as he and other top U.S. envoys visit Israel this week to support the Gaza ceasefire agreement. https://apnews.com/article/gaza-ceasefire-vance-netanyahu-449c667c76cf166b233c20d3ed1dd044 Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 26 Author Members Posted October 26 Court Asked Gaza Journalist to Do Something “Nearly Impossible” to Keep His Case Against Axel Springer Alive A regional court in Frankfurt, Germany, dismissed Palestinian photojournalist Anas Zayed Fteiha’s legal action against German media giant Axel Springer, deeming the claim as inadmissible. https://theintercept.com/2025/10/22/gaza-journalist-court-axel-springer-bild-hamas/? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 28 Author Members Posted October 28 Hamas expands search for the remains of hostages in Gaza CAIRO (AP) — Hamas has expanded its search for bodies of hostages in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian group said Sunday, a day after Egypt deployed a team of experts and heavy equipment to help retrieve them. https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-10-26-2025-943a9159bd0a39d02761394af1874496? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted October 30 Author Members Posted October 30 Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Hamas exchange fire and blame DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army launched a barrage of attacks in Gaza on Tuesday as tensions with Hamas grew two weeks into a fragile ceasefire, and the militant group responded by saying it would delay handing over the body of a hostage. At least seven Palestinians were killed, health officials said. https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-west-bank-hamas-gaza-82b5b46cdbddd690dd28b7a8674d40d4? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
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