ceasefire

Despite ceasefire agreement:

Hamas terrorists attempt attack on IDF soldiers

Ignoring US-brokered ceasefire, terrorists advance towards IDF troops in southern Gaza; IDF acts to neutralize threat.

Israel to allow hundreds of terrorists to rejoin Hamas

Hundreds of terrorists in Rafah area, responsible for deaths of IDF soldiers, expected to receive permission to return to Hamas-controlled areas of Gaza.

Minister Strock to Arutz Sheva

'Without real pain, Hamas won't return murdered hostages'

Minister of National Missions says Israel has effective ways to pressure Hamas to return the bodies of the murdered hostages.

Qatari PM blames Hamas for truce breach, calls for calm

Qatar’s Prime Minister says Hamas may relinquish Gaza control as Doha urges disarmament and mediators work to uphold a fragile truce amid renewed violence.

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IDF eliminates imminent threat in Gaza

IDF says it struck a site containing weapons and aerial means intended to be used in an imminent terror attack.

Ahead of ceasefire renewal:

IDF eliminates terrorists who participated in October 7 massacre

Responding to Hamas’ blatant violations of the ceasefire agreement, IDF and ISA level precise strikes at dozens of terror targets in Gaza.

IDF announces: Gaza ceasefire renews, 30 terrorists struck

IDF concludes series of 'significant strikes' in Gaza following Hamas attacks on IDF troops which left one soldier dead.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Israel undermining itself in responses to ceasefire violations

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli urges Israel to shift from limited responses to broader action against Hamas, including halting aid and resuming targeted strikes. 'We must respond from a place of strength, not just to each violation.'

Exploiting ceasefire:

Hamas searching for weapons instead of deceased hostages

Hamas terrorists enter territory controlled by IDF under pretense of searching for bodies of deceased hostages, but search for weapons instead, security sources reveal.

Hamas denies involvement in Rafah attack

Terror group denies any "connection" to ceasefire violation and attack on Israeli troops in Rafah after refusing to return the body of a murdered hostage.

Israel decides to expand its area of control in Gaza

The area Israel controls in the Gaza Strip will be expanded beyond the Yellow Line following repeated ceasefire violations by Hamas.

Hamas

No return of hostage tonight because of Israel's 'violations'

Terror group says it will not return the body of a hostage it murdered in response to Israel's retaliation to Hamas's latest ceasefire violation in Rafah.

Minister Amichai Eliyahu

'Hamas must be completely destroyed'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu calls for a much harsher response to Hamas’s ceasefire violations and says the goal must be to destroy the murderous terror organization.

After Hamas ceasefire violation

IDF conducts artillery strikes in Rafah

IAF aircraft fly over city of Rafah after Hamas terrorists fire at IDF troops in the city.

In response to violations:

Several sanctions against Hamas being considered

Prime Minister Netanyahu will lead a security meeting to weigh sanctions on Hamas, including cutting aid, expanding Gaza control, and resuming targeted airstrikes.

‘A staged show’:

Hamas caught faking Hostage body discovery during ceasefire

IDF reservists report that Hamas operatives violated the ceasefire by staging the recovery of a murdered hostage’s body just moments before Red Cross representatives arrived.

Senator Graham:

Trump’s Gaza ceasefire lets Hamas grow stronger

Senator Lindsey Graham criticizes President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, citing King Abdullah’s doubts about a peace enforcement mission and Hamas’s growing power.

Hamas claims it can't find hostages' bodies

Senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya claims terror group not managing to locate hostages' bodies, despite intelligence indicating the terror group knows where the majority of bodies are located.

Hamas official: Return of hostages' bodies a matter of 'months'

Moussa Abu Marzouk, a senior Hamas official, insists Hamas has no more hostages to hand over, claims transfer of remaining 13 hostages' bodies could take 'months.' 'This is not a matter of weeks.'

Hamas: Israel will not be given cause to renew the war

Hamas political bureau member Hossam Badran said there is full agreement among Palestinian factions on implementing the Trump peace plan.

Israeli official:

Hamas unsure of locations of five hostages' bodies

Hamas 'playing games' to avoid entering second stage of Trump deal, which requires disarming, Israeli official says.

Israel preparing to receive bodies of two hostages

Sources in Israel's defense echelon estimate Hamas may transfer Israel bodies of deceased hostages over the weekend, following pressure from the US and Israel.

Experts:

Azerbaijan’s role in Gaza stabilization force could help Israel

Foreign reports suggest Azerbaijan may join a multinational stabilization force in Gaza. Analysts argue that the Muslim-majority nation is a credible, widely accepted partner whose military and economic experience could serve Israel’s interests.

160 of the newly-freed terrorists left jail millionaires

'Pay to Slay' salaries paid to imprisoned terrorists over the years turned 160 of the 250 deadly terrorists released into millionaires, former military prosecutor says.

VP Vance in Israel

'If Hamas doesn't cooperate, then it will be obliterated'

US Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to strengthen the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, says all parties must look to the future and not the past.

Explosive detonates in IDF-controlled area in Gaza

IDF investigating whether the explosive was planted recently or whether it is an old device that remains from before the ceasefire came into effect.

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IDF forces mark Yellow Line in Gaza

Concrete barriers are being placed approximately every 200 meters, with adjustments made based on terrain conditions between each marker.

Trump:

Hamas ceasefire violations a 'little situation,' will be handled

Speaking with Australian PM Anthony Albanese, President Trump called recent Hamas violations 'a little situation,' blamed internal rebellion, and vowed to 'eradicate Hamas if we have to.'

Israel preparing to receive body of deceased hostage

Israel preparing for possibility Hamas will return body of a deceased hostage on Monday night.

Likud MK warns: Witkoff is pushing us to the gates of hell

Likud MK Amit Halevi warns that US Envoy Steve Witkoff and his partners are 'pushing us to the gates of hell' with new US-backed ceasefire deal.

Watch: IDF marks 'yellow line' border in Gaza

IDF begins placing yellow cement blocks along new 'yellow line' border in Gaza, marking where Hamas control ends and Israeli control begins.

Defense Minister to Hamas: Evacuate immediately, or face attack

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF to warn Hamas that any presence in IDF-controlled areas will be met by attack.

Hamas violates ceasefire again; three terrorists eliminated

Three terrorists killed by sniper fire after crossing 'yellow line' border, nearing IDF forces operating in Shejaiya area.

ZOA

Hamas’s latest ceasefire violations a test of Trump’s credibility

Zionist Organization of America National President Morton Klein reacts to murder of 2 IDF soldiers in attack that violated the ceasefire agreement.

Caving to US pressure: Israel to reinstate aid to Gaza

Israel quickly backtracks after declaring end to humanitarian aid to Gaza, promising Rafah Crossing won't reopen.

Hamas violates ceasefire:

PM orders strong response to attack on troops in Rafah

Hamas terrorists opened anti-tank fire at IDF forces in Rafah, IDF responds by striking in the area to eliminate the threat and dismantle tunnel shafts and military structures used for terrorist activity.

It is not over, yet

When you leave evil breathing, you don’t preserve morality. You postpone tragedy. Opinion.

Former missing persons envoy:

'When we don't pressure Hamas, they do what they want'

Colonel (Res.) Lior Lotan, former Special Envoy on Hostages and Missing Persons in the Prime Minister's Office, responds to Hamas' repeated violations of the hostage deal, says 'war is not over.'

Trump:

Israel could return to fighting in Gaza if Hamas violates deal

President Trump tells CNN Israel could return to Gaza 'as soon as I say the word' if Hamas fails to meet ceasefire terms, including full hostage return.

Hamas begins to regroup

Hamas returns 7,000 security personnel to active service, in an attempt to regain control of areas evacuated by the IDF, BBC report says.

Hostages to be released on Monday - perhaps even Sunday

Under the agreement, living hostages will be returned first, possibly as a single group, and deceased hostages will be returned later.

Victims' families to receive notices of murderers release

Starting today, families who lost loved ones to terrorist attack will receive personal notices that the terrorists who murdered their family members will be released under the ceasefire deal.

The last elimination before the ceasefire?

At least four Hamas terrorists were killed in a strike in Gaza City, and dozens more were trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building.

Hamas official:

Deal with Israel includes end to war, senior terrorists' release

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan says new agreement guarantees 'final cessation of the war in Gaza,' with US oversight to ensure Israel’s compliance.

Hamas demanding release of major archterrorists in hostage deal

List of prisoners on Hamas' list includes Marwan Barghouti, Abdullah Barghouti, Ahmad Sa'adat, Ibrahim Hamad, Abbas al-Sayeed, and Hassan Salamah; PM's Office clarifies ceasefire has not yet taken effect.

Israeli official

'Progress in talks on deal, direction positive'

A senior Israeli official expressed optimism today evening on the progress of negotiations for the return of hostages and the end of the war.

Hamas demanding Nukhba terrorists' release in ceasefire deal

Hamas demands Israel free six senior terrorists, along with Nukhba terrorists responsible for the October 7 massacre. 'Optimism growing in ceasefire talks,' senior Hamas official reports.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

If political effort fails, we will return to fight

IDF Chief LTG Zamir led a surprise drill in Gaza, stressing there is no ceasefire and warning that if needed, troops will return to fight until Hamas is dismantled.

Trump:

Hamas faces 'complete obliteration' if ceasefire plan rejected

As ceasefire talks progress, Trump warns of severe consequences for Hamas while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines complex post-conflict challenges.

MK Rothman:

250 terrorists with blood on their hands is a high price to pay

MK Simcha Rothman says US President Donald Trump's proposal is 'not good,' freeing terrorists with blood on their hands is a price too high to pay.

Trump: Israel agreed to initial withdrawal line

US President Donald Trump says Israel agreed to initial withdrawal line for peace agreement, ceasefire will take effect immediately following confirmation from Hamas.

Hostages' families: Don't stop the fighting in Gaza

The Tikva Forum urged the government to continue military pressure on Hamas, reject compromises, and secure the return of all hostages with strong oversight and no concessions.

Trump praised by Herzog for leadership on hostage release plan

President Isaac Herzog marks two years since the October 7 Hamas attacks by thanking President Trump for a concrete plan to bring Israeli hostages home from Gaza.

Trump:

'I said, Bibi, this is your chance for victory'

President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas are close to a deal for hostages and peace in Gaza, vowing to restore Israel’s global support and urging Netanyahu to act.

Ceasefire deal:

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir to remain in the government - for now

Smotrich and other ministers blasted Netanyahu’s decision to pause Gaza operations for negotiations, warning it aids Hamas; Ben-Gvir threatened Otzma Yehudit may quit.

Senior diplomatic source:

IDF remaining in Gaza, this isn't a ceasefire

Negotiations with Hamas to continue only following hostages' release, senior source says. 'IDF remains in Gaza, any withdrawal will be partial.'

Trump:

'Hamas must move quickly'

The US President commended Israel for halting offensive operations, and warned that if Hamas did not work quickly, 'All bets will be off.'

YESHA Council achievement:

Clause blocking sovereignty removed from Hamas ceasefire deal

Clause blocking sovereignty in Judea and Samaria removed from hostage deal outline after YESHA Council intervention.

Houthis, Islamic Jihad oppose Trump plan to end the war

Houthi and Islamic Jihad leaders denounced President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, while Hamas pledged to review it and European powers welcomed its outline.

'Greatest day ever in civilization'

Netanyahu and Trump address the press on Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, shares new proposal for ending the Israel-Hamas war.