Gaza ceasefire
Turkish Rescue Team Awaits Israeli Approval at Gaza Border Amid Peacekeeping Mission Tensions
Oct 30, 2025 07:33 pm CST
An 81-member Turkish disaster response team remains stranded at the Gaza border for over a week, awaiting Israeli authorization to enter with specialized search and rescue equipment. Turkey hopes its role as a ceasefire guarantor will secure participation in the international peacekeeping mission, while Israel's Foreign Minister has explicitly ruled out Turkish involvement citing "hostile" relations.
Gaza Ceasefire Collapses: Israel Conducts New Strikes After Soldier's Death Despite US Mediation Efforts
Oct 30, 2025 02:35 am CST
The US-brokered Gaza ceasefire has deteriorated after Israel conducted fresh strikes in northern Gaza, claiming to target weapons stockpiles following the death of an Israeli soldier. The renewed violence has killed over 100 Palestinians, including numerous women and children, while hostage return negotiations have stalled amid accusations of Hamas deception. Displaced Gazans express desperation as the death toll in the year-long conflict surpasses 68,000.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Resumes After Deadly Gaza Airstrikes Kill 104 Palestinians Including 46 Children
Oct 30, 2025 12:40 am CST
Israel's military has reinstated the Gaza ceasefire following overnight airstrikes that killed 104 Palestinians, including 46 children. The strikes were ordered after alleged Hamas violations involving hostage remains and the killing of an Israeli-American soldier. Hamas denies responsibility while international mediators attempt to salvage the fragile truce amid rising tensions and humanitarian concerns.
Gaza Ceasefire Under Threat: Israeli Strikes Kill Over 100 Following Soldier's Death
Oct 29, 2025 10:49 pm CST
The fragile US-brokered Gaza ceasefire faces serious challenges after Israeli airstrikes killed more than 100 Palestinians, including 35 children, following the death of an Israeli soldier. The violence threatens to derail the hostage exchange process, while Gaza residents express desperation amid renewed bombing. The article explores the delicate truce negotiated by President Trump and the mounting tensions over hostage remains recovery between Israel and Hamas.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Under Threat Following Alleged Violations and Renewed Airstrikes in Gaza
Oct 29, 2025 09:57 am CST
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas faces potential collapse after Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza, claiming Hamas violated the truce by attacking IDF soldiers. Despite US Vice President JD Vance insisting the agreement remains intact, tensions escalate over delays in returning hostage remains, with Israel accusing Hamas of deception while the Palestinian group cites war-ravaged conditions hampering recovery efforts. At least 30 people were reportedly killed in Tuesday's strikes as Gaza residents express fear that full-scale conflict could soon resume.
Hamas Accused of Ceasefire Violation After Returning Previously Recovered Hostage Remains
Oct 29, 2025 12:31 am CST
Hamas faces accusations of violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement after returning partial remains of hostage Ofir Tzarfati, whose body had already been recovered years earlier. The Palestinian group has promised to deliver another hostage's body amid growing tensions and concerns about the fragile truce's stability.
Hamas Returns Deceased Hostage Remains as Gaza Ceasefire Implementation Faces Challenges
Oct 28, 2025 06:07 am CST
Hamas has transferred the remains of another deceased hostage to Israel as the Gaza ceasefire implementation continues, though families urge that all bodies be returned before advancing to the next phase. Meanwhile, international efforts to establish a security force face obstacles, with Israel opposing Turkey's participation, while humanitarian organizations press for improved aid access to Gaza amid the fragile truce.
Netanyahu Maintains Israel Will Control Gaza Security Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 27, 2025 10:15 am CST
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on maintaining security control in Gaza despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement that includes international forces. While search operations for Israeli hostages continue with Egyptian assistance, Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's sovereignty in determining military actions and which countries can participate in peacekeeping efforts, creating tension with the ceasefire's implementation as humanitarian concerns persist.
Trump Hosts Qatar Leadership on Air Force One to Discuss Critical Role in Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 26, 2025 10:29 am CST
During a refueling stop at Al Udeid Air Base, President Trump met with Qatar's emir and prime minister aboard Air Force One to acknowledge their crucial role in securing the Gaza ceasefire. The high-level diplomatic engagement highlighted Qatar's ongoing mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, with Trump referring to Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani as his "friend to the world" for contributions to Middle East peace initiatives.
Gaza Buried Under 61 Million Tonnes of Debris After Two Years of War: The Massive Reconstruction Challenge
Oct 24, 2025 09:46 pm CST
After two years of conflict, Gaza faces an overwhelming reconstruction challenge with 78% of buildings damaged or destroyed and 61.5 million tonnes of debris - equivalent to 170 Empire State Buildings - covering the territory. The recent ceasefire opens possibilities for rebuilding amid concerns about toxic contamination from asbestos and industrial waste in the rubble.