Israeli-Palestinian negotiations
Hamas Refuses Surrender in Rafah: Ongoing Tensions Threaten Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 09, 2025 07:28 pm CST
Hamas's military wing has declared that fighters in Rafah will not surrender to Israeli forces, jeopardizing the month-old Gaza ceasefire. Despite Egyptian mediation proposing weapon surrender in exchange for safe passage, Al-Qassam Brigades remains defiant while hostage exchanges continue amid rising tensions and casualties in the region.
Israel Returns 30 More Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Part of Ongoing Ceasefire Exchange Deal
Oct 31, 2025 08:32 pm CST
Israel has transferred 30 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza under a US-brokered ceasefire agreement, bringing the total to 225, while Hamas has returned 20 living hostages and 15 bodies. The exchange continues amid challenges and accusations of truce violations, with Egyptian teams joining recovery efforts for remaining hostages.