Gaza
Hamas Conducts Public Executions in Gaza as Trump Demands Disarmament: Ceasefire Tensions Escalate
Oct 15, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza through public executions of alleged collaborators, while President Trump demands the group disarm or face forceful intervention. The militant group's power struggle with local armed factions threatens the fragile ceasefire with Israel as Netanyahu insists on complete dismantlement of Hamas before ending the conflict.
Hamas Crackdown in Gaza: Executions, Security Operations, and International Pressure for Disarmament
Oct 15, 2025 12:13 pm CST
Hamas has tightened control over Gaza following a US-brokered ceasefire with Israel, conducting security operations and executing alleged collaborators. While Palestinians report feeling safer with Hamas police returning to streets, Israel and the US insist on Hamas's disarmament and the return of all hostages. The 20-point plan endorsed by world powers requires Gaza's demilitarization and prohibits Hamas from future leadership roles.
Trump Celebrates Historic Israel-Hamas Ceasefire in Knesset Speech: "The Dawn of a New Middle East"
Oct 13, 2025 11:06 pm CST
US President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset following the successful release of all remaining hostages, declaring an end to the Israel-Hamas war and promising a "golden age for Israel." During his historic speech, Trump praised Netanyahu, thanked Arab mediators, and extended an unexpected olive branch to Iran while looking ahead to a regional peace summit in Egypt.
Israeli Hostages Released: Emotional Scenes at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square as First Group Returns After Two Years
Oct 13, 2025 04:04 pm CST
After two years of captivity in Gaza, the first group of Israeli hostages has been released by Hamas, triggering emotional celebrations at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square. The release marks the beginning of a ceasefire agreement that will see Israel free nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange. Families and supporters who have campaigned tirelessly for the hostages' return shared mixed emotions of joy and grief, as many captives remain in Gaza or are confirmed deceased.
Israeli Hostages in Gaza Connect with Families Through Video Calls Amid Ongoing Captivity
Oct 13, 2025 03:43 pm CST
Israeli hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza were able to make video calls with their families on Monday, as confirmed by the Hostages and Families Forum. The calls involved relatives of Matan Zangauker, Nimrod Cohen, and the Cunio brothers, offering a rare glimpse of communication during their continued captivity in the Palestinian Territories.
20 Israeli Hostages Released: Stories of Captivity and Hope After Hamas Attack
Oct 13, 2025 01:31 pm CST
Twenty Israeli hostages are being freed from Gaza under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. These individuals were captured during the October 7, 2023 attack, and their profiles reveal diverse backgrounds—from soldiers and security guards to festival attendees. Their stories highlight the personal tragedies behind the conflict, including separated families, injured captives, and international efforts to secure their release after extended captivity.
Child Amputees from Gaza and Lebanon Find Friendship After Israeli Airstrikes Left Them Orphaned
Oct 09, 2025 03:58 pm CST
Two young amputee survivors of Israeli airstrikes - 6-year-old Omar from Gaza and 2-year-old Ali from Lebanon - have formed an unlikely friendship in Beirut after both lost their families and limbs. Now living together through the Ghassan Abu Sittah Children's Fund, they represent just two of the over 21,000 Palestinian children disabled by ongoing military operations in the region.
Analyzing Hamas' Response to Trump's Gaza Peace Proposal: Points of Agreement and Contention
Oct 04, 2025 01:15 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines Hamas' response to President Donald Trump's Gaza peace proposal, highlighting areas of agreement including hostage exchanges, ceasefire implementation, and humanitarian aid provisions, while identifying key disagreements over Gaza's future governance and Hamas' role in the territory. The article offers a detailed comparison between the Palestinian group's position and Trump's plan on critical issues that could determine the path toward ending the conflict.
Hamas Welcomes Trump's Call for Israel to Stop Gaza Bombardment as Peace Negotiations Loom
Oct 04, 2025 06:50 am CST
Hamas has responded positively to US President Donald Trump's demand for Israel to cease bombing operations in Gaza, calling the statement "encouraging" and expressing readiness for immediate negotiations on hostage releases and ending the conflict. Hamas spokesman Taher al-Nounou confirmed the group's willingness to discuss prisoner exchanges and Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza as part of potential peace talks.
Netanyahu Announces Israel's Continued Security Control Over Gaza Under US Peace Plan
Sep 30, 2025 05:08 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined Israel's post-war approach to Gaza, confirming that Israel will maintain security responsibility in the region under a US-backed peace proposal. Netanyahu detailed plans for Hamas disarmament and Gaza demilitarization, while warning that Israel would "finish the job" militarily if Hamas rejects or undermines the peace framework, ensuring a civilian-led administration separate from both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.