Gaza ceasefire
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.
Kazakhstan Joins Abraham Accords: Expanding Middle East Peace Initiative Under Trump Administration
Nov 07, 2025 08:54 am CST
Kazakhstan announces its decision to join the Abraham Accords with Israel, marking the first new signatory since 2020. This diplomatic move supports President Trump's Middle East peace efforts while the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile. The Central Asian nation describes the decision as consistent with its foreign policy of promoting regional stability and dialogue.
Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Progress: Hostage Remains Exchange Continues Despite Sporadic Violence
Nov 06, 2025 02:41 am CST
The US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold as both sides exchange hostage remains, though sporadic violence persists. Hamas pledged to deliver another hostage body while Israeli forces reported confrontations resulting in Palestinian casualties. The agreement has allowed increased humanitarian aid and civilian returns to Gaza despite ongoing tensions.
Israel Returns 45 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Part of Ongoing Prisoner Exchange Under Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 03, 2025 10:50 pm CST
Israel has returned 45 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, bringing the total to 270 under the Trump-brokered ceasefire deal. In exchange, Hamas returned remains of three Israeli hostages including American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra. The agreement requires Israel to return 15 Palestinian bodies for each Israeli body, with Hamas having released all 20 surviving hostages since the truce began on October 10.
Israel Receives Three More Gaza Hostage Bodies Under US-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 03, 2025 09:45 am CST
Israel has received the remains of three more hostages from Hamas as part of an ongoing US-brokered ceasefire agreement. The exchange highlights the fragile truce that has held since October 10, focused on returning all Israeli hostages. Hamas has now returned 17 of 28 deceased captives, while Palestinian residents await the implementation of the ceasefire's second phase, which would include Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza.
Israel Confirms Bodies from Gaza Not Hostages as Fragile Ceasefire Continues
Nov 01, 2025 10:03 pm CST
Israel has confirmed that three bodies received from Gaza were not hostages, while the fragile ceasefire continues despite occasional violations. Hamas's armed wing claims they handed over unidentified bodies after Israel declined testing offers. Meanwhile, Gaza residents returning to devastated areas express little hope as discussions continue about implementing an international stabilization force requiring UN authorization.
Israeli Military's Chief Legal Officer Resigns Over Leaked Detainee Abuse Video Investigation
Nov 01, 2025 09:48 am CST
Israel's top military legal officer, Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, resigned after admitting she authorized the leak of a video showing Palestinian detainee abuse at Sde Teiman detention camp. The incident has sparked political controversy, with right-wing officials condemning the abuse investigation while human rights organizations document systematic mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners during the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Gaza's Cash Crisis: Palestinians Face Empty Banks Despite Ceasefire and Reopened Financial Institutions
Oct 31, 2025 04:00 pm CST
Despite the recent ceasefire in Gaza and the reopening of banks, Palestinians are struggling with a severe cash shortage as Israel continues blocking banknote transfers. Residents face exorbitant fees from merchants offering to cash electronic salaries, with rates reaching 40%. The financial crisis compounds existing hardships for a population already devastated by two years of conflict, loss of homes, and depleted savings.
UN Reports 24,000 Tonnes of Aid Delivered to Gaza Since Ceasefire: Challenges and Progress in Humanitarian Response
Oct 31, 2025 02:01 am CST
Since the implementation of the ceasefire, the UN has successfully delivered over 24,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza, marking significant progress in relief efforts. Despite this increase in aid volumes, humanitarian organizations continue to face funding shortfalls and logistical challenges, with UN officials describing the current assistance as "a drop in the ocean" compared to Gaza's immense needs. The article examines the ongoing humanitarian response, distribution challenges, and calls for increased NGO participation in aid delivery across the war-torn territory.
Hamas Commits to Return Two More Hostage Bodies Following Deadly Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza
Oct 30, 2025 09:46 pm CST
Hamas's armed wing has announced plans to return the remains of two more Israeli hostages on Thursday, amid tensions after Israel conducted extensive overnight strikes in Gaza. The ceasefire agreement appears to be holding despite recent violence that reportedly killed over 100 Palestinians. Hamas has returned 15 of 28 promised bodies so far, though disputes over the handling of remains continue to strain the US-brokered truce.