Israel-Hamas conflict
Hamas Offers Weapons "Freeze" Instead of Disarmament in Gaza Peace Negotiations
Dec 11, 2025 06:32 am CST
Hamas leadership has proposed a weapons "freeze" rather than full disarmament as part of ongoing Gaza truce negotiations. Senior Hamas figure Khaled Meshaal told Al Jazeera that while complete disarmament is "unacceptable," the group is willing to discuss weapons storage arrangements as guarantees against military escalation, potentially opening a path forward in the fragile US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Israel and Hamas Exchange Accusations as 21 Killed in Gaza During Ceasefire Violations
Nov 23, 2025 02:21 am CST
Multiple Israeli airstrikes killed 21 people in Gaza on Saturday as both Israel and Hamas traded accusations of violating the US-brokered ceasefire agreement. The Israeli military claimed it responded after an armed individual crossed the designated Yellow Line, while Hamas called for urgent mediator intervention to stop what it termed escalating violations of the truce that began October 10.
27 Killed in Gaza as Israel and Hamas Exchange Ceasefire Violation Accusations
Nov 20, 2025 07:08 am CST
Israeli airstrikes killed 27 Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, marking one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire began last month. Both Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating the truce, with Israel claiming militants fired upon troops while Hamas denounced the attacks as a dangerous escalation. The violence occurs amid complicated peace plan implementation efforts and continued Israeli operations in Lebanon.
UN Security Council Approves US Resolution on Gaza Peace Plan and Path to Palestinian Statehood
Nov 18, 2025 06:37 am CST
The UN Security Council has approved a US-drafted resolution supporting President Trump's Gaza peace plan with 13 votes in favor. The plan includes provisions for an International Stabilization Force, a transitional "Board of Peace" governing body, and establishes a pathway toward Palestinian statehood, despite Israeli objections. The resolution gained support from key Arab and Muslim-majority nations as the Gaza Strip faces reconstruction after two years of devastating conflict.
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.
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.
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.
Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: Residents Struggle Amid Ceasefire and Widespread Destruction
Oct 24, 2025 02:46 am CST
Despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Gaza residents face overwhelming challenges with destroyed infrastructure, displacement, and severe shortages of basic necessities. The ceasefire brings respite from bombardment but leaves Palestinians struggling with the catastrophic aftermath of two years of conflict, inadequate aid deliveries, and ongoing security concerns as they attempt to rebuild their lives amidst extensive destruction.
WHO Reports Insufficient Aid and Persistent Hunger in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 24, 2025 12:00 am CST
The World Health Organization warns that despite the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Gaza continues to face a humanitarian catastrophe with insufficient aid delivery and persistent hunger. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus states that only 200-300 trucks enter daily instead of the agreed 600, and Gaza's devastated health system will require at least $7 billion to rebuild.