ceasefire

The full plan

President Trump's comprehensive plan to end Gaza war

Proposal outlines immediate ceasefire, hostage release, aid deployment, and long-term reconstruction under international oversight

Sen. Lindsey Graham

'I don't support ending war if it means Hamas is not defeated'

GOP Senator and Trump ally responds to reports the US is now pressuring Israel to accept greater compromises on its war goals in order to end the war quickly.

WH Pres. Sec. on Gaza deal:

Both sides are going to leave unhappy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that both Israel and Hamas will have to concede to end the war.

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Injured soldier pulls off prosthetic leg in message to Netanyahu

Injured IDF soldier Ophir Engelsman demands War against Hamas continue to victory. 'We were not wounded in vain; we did not lose limbs — arms, legs — for us to go and surrender to the enemy.'

Netanyahu on Fox News:

Israel working with US on plan to end Gaza war

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel is working with President Trump’s team to finalize a plan to end the war in Gaza, disarm Hamas, and free Israeli hostages.

VP Vance:

Trump wants Gaza, West Bank to be ruled by people who live there

Vice President JD Vance said he was optimistic about a deal being reached to end the war.

Trump:

'Real chance for greatness in the Middle East'

US President Donald Trump took to social media to hint at plans for improving the situation in the Middle East.

Report: Trump to unveil Gaza ceasefire outline with Arab leaders

President Trump introduced Arab and Muslim leaders to a Gaza ceasefire and post-Hamas governance outline, with reports of initial Arab support, but Hamas yet to respond.

Returning to role as mediator?

Qatar's new demand from Israel

Qatar demanding Israel apologize for strike on Hamas, as precondition for renewing role as mediator in ceasefire talks.

'Unacceptable'

Pope Leo denounces conditions in Gaza, calls for ceasefire

Pope Leo XIV calls the conditions for Palestinian Arabs in Gaza "unacceptable" and voices solidarity with civilians, renewing his appeal for a ceasefire and a diplomatic solution.

Hamas official:

Talks of renewing ceasefire negotiations 'entertaining'

Mohammad Nazzal, senior Hamas official abroad, says talks of renewing negotiations for ceasefire deal 'entertaining,' questions who Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu imagined holding discussions with if Qatar strike had succeeded.

Israel wants to end the war

Israel adopts Trump's proposal

During a meeting with Croatian PM Andrej Plenković, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated that Israel was interested in ending the war in accordance with President Trump’s initiative and the principles set by Israel's Security Cabinet.

'This is my last warning'

President Trump's proposal for a comprehensive deal with Hamas

The proposal would see all 48 hostages released on the first day, along with terrorists and Palestinian Arab detainees.

Chief of Staff to Cabinet:

'You want blind obedience? Find someone else'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir fumes at Diplomatic-Security Cabinet meeting, urging, 'There's a deal on the table, we need to take it.'

Netanyahu to Cabinet ministers: Partial deal not on the table

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to hold vote on resolution opposing partial deal with Hamas, claiming such a deal is 'not on the table.'

Report: Negotiations for ceasefire with Hamas to restart

Arab reports say negotiations for Gaza ceasefire may resume - while Israel continues preparing for military operation.

Details of Hamas' ceasefire proposal revealed

Hamas demanding release of 150 mass murderers, agrees to 700-meter perimeter in some areas of Gaza.

Fmr. Navy chief:

Israel can not make a partial deal

R. Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom warned that Israel cannot afford a partial deal with Hamas, stressing that only a full offensive or comprehensive agreement will prevent the terror group from regrouping.

Hamas: US will guarantee deal's implementation

A Hamas advisor said hostage deal talks would begin with a ceasefire, stressing US guarantees but no disarmament clause, while Taher al-Nunu called the proposal a compromise.

Israeli source

'Israel's demand for the release of all hostages unchanged'

Amid reports Hamas has accepted a deal to release half of the hostages who are still alive, Israeli official says the country still rejects partial deals that do not free all of the hostages.

Israel receives Hamas response to ceasefire proposal

A senior Arab official said that the proposal includes a kilometer withdrawal in northern and eastern Gaza, the release of 200 terrorists serving significant sentences in exchange for ten living hostages.

Defense Minister

'Fear we'd conquer Gaza brought Hamas back to negotiating table'

Amid reports Hamas has given a positive response to the latest ceasefire proposal, Minister Israel Katz says the threat of an IDF operation in Gaza City allowed diplomacy to resume.

Report

Hamas responds positively to latest ceasefire proposal

Amid preparations in Israel for the potential takeover of Gaza City, sources reported that Hamas has submitted its response to the Egyptian-Qatari proposal, which includes the phased release of hostages, a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and a 60-day ceasefire backed by US guarantees.

Proposal presented to Hamas

Release of hostages and humanitarian aid

Arabic media reports Hamas has until this evening to respond to proposal for the release of 10 living hostages and 18 bodies of hostages.

Report: Hamas receives new ceasefire proposal

Israel insists on full hostage release as partial deal remains under discussion.

Senior PA official:

'No new proposals received, but open to serious initiative'

Palestinian Arab official says mediation continues, but no significant new proposals have emerged in Cairo talks.

PM’s Office clarifies:

Government seeks only comprehensive deal with Hamas

Prime Minister's Office confirms: Israel pursuing full deal with Hamas, ensuring all hostages' release, dismantling Hamas, and demilitarizing Gaza.

'Be the President of Peace'

Captivity survivors, murdered hostages' wife appeal to Trump

Captivity survivors and wife of murdered hostage appeal to President Trump, warning expanded military activity endangers hostages and urging comprehensive deal for their release.

Details of Egyptian ceasefire proposal revealed

A Hamas delegation is currently in Egypt for negotiations; Palestinian Authority leader to arrive early next week.

Report

Israel considering sending hostage talks delegation back to Doha

Israel may resume talks on a deal to free all of the remaining hostages after Netanyahu rejects partial deal, sources say.

The new deal that will be proposed to Hamas

A new Egyptian-led proposal offers a full hostage exchange and calls for Hamas to disarm and accept IDF withdrawal under Arab-American and Turkish supervision.

Report

Netanyahu rejects partial deal with Hamas

PM reportedly adopts position of Minister Ron Dermer that the only deal that is acceptable is a deal in which all of the hostages are released.

Palestinian-American mediator cuts ties with US negotiating team

Dr. Bishara Bahbah, a mediator close to President Trump, says Israel and US left Doha talks too soon, claims gaps with Hamas were bridgeable and will now work independently.

Last-ditch effort to reach deal with Hamas before Gaza conquest

White House envoy Steve Witkoff meets Qatari Prime Minister in Spain discuss a plan for ending the war, Israeli official notes such a deal would be unacceptable to Hamas and thus 'futile.'

Tensions in Cabinet meeting:

Orit Strock, Aryeh Deri hold shouting match over Hamas deal

In heated confrontation Minister Orit Strock and MK Aryeh Deri debate potential deal to release hostages held by Hamas, Deri walks back support for Oslo Accords.

Former IDF general: Gaza conquest key to defeating Hamas

Full takeover of Gaza necessary to defeat Hamas, would take only a few months, former IDF General Yiftah Ron-Tal says.

Hamas rejects Witkoff’s claim it is willing to disarm

Hamas issues sharp denial to US envoy Steve Witkoff’s statement that the terror group will disarm under a ceasefire deal, reaffirming commitment to armed resistance.

Saudi report:

Hamas freezes ceasefire talks 'due to hunger in Gaza'

Hamas freezes ceasefire talks following exponential increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza, insisting talks cannot take place due to 'hunger in Gaza'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar:

International pressure undermining ceasefire efforts

Top diplomat warns Hamas emboldened by external calls to halt Israel's military campaign.

Steve Witkoff

'US mediators returning home after disappointing Hamas response'

US envoy says Hamas showing 'lack of desire' to reach a ceasefire. 'Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith.'

After Hamas' response:

Israeli negotiation team to return from Doha

Israeli delegation to return from Doha for consultations after Hamas responds to latest deal; PMO acknowledges mediator efforts.

Defense Minister threatens to open 'gates of hell' against Hamas

Minister Katz threatens Hamas in response to the terrorist organization's continued intransigence. 'If the hostages are not released soon, the gates of hell will open."

Mediators reject Hamas' response to ceasefire offer

Mediators demand that the terrorist organization show immediate and significant flexibility to advance the deal.

Israeli source:

Hamas expected to respond to ceasefire proposal with conditions

Hamas likely to accept offer for ceasefire deal, while raising demands on IDF deployment, humanitarian aid, necessitating further negotiations.

Steve Witkoff to head to Middle East hoping to finalize deal

State Department announces that the US Special Envoy will head to the region and that Israel and Hamas have agreed on a humanitarian corridor in Gaza.

UK, allies urge immediate Gaza ceasefire

Joint declaration by UK, EU official, and 25 nations denounces humanitarian conditions in Gaza, criticizes Israeli policy, and urges immediate ceasefire and hostage release.

Political source

'No more compromises from Israel, Hamas must accept deal'

The mediators are trying to put pressure on Hamas to respond to the offer currently on the table, but so far without success.

Israeli officials estimate:

'Breakthrough for hostage deal in coming days'

Israeli officials say breakthrough in hostage deal possible within days following new IDF deployment proposal.

Israeli estimate

Hostage deal could be reached in coming week

Israeli official says a significant obstacle in the hostage deal talks has been overcome, but cautions that Hamas often creates new demands when a deal is in sight.

Report:

Hamas opposes updated IDF redeployment maps

The mediators in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue their efforts to bridge the gaps and reach an agreement regarding the introduction of humanitarian aid, redeployment maps, and guarantees for ending the war.

Ron Dermer

'Resume fighting after ceasefire? This is the reality'

Minister Dermer sits down with podcast host Dan Senor and explains why the argument that Israel could return to fighting Hamas after a ceasefire is problematic, and how Israel could pay a heavy price for it.

Senior political source: Optimism for hostage deal

A senior political official expressed optimism today about the possibility that Israel will soon reach a deal to release hostages with the terrorist organization Hamas.

'Significant progress'

Netanyahu softens stance on IDF withdrawal

Senior officials claim that the Prime Minister has approved additional flexibility on the issue of IDF withdrawal from Gaza, but won't commit to ending war at end of 60-day ceasefire.

Ben Gvir slams humanitarian city plan:

'Political spin doesn't replace complete victory'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticizes proposal to establish a humanitarian city in Gaza, calling it a diversion from negotiations for hostages' release.

After Hamas rejects US offer:

Israel considers changes to ceasefire proposal

Sources say Israel exploring changes to ceasefire and prisoner swap proposal, with Hamas expressing willingness to return to the Qatari plan.

Egypt rejects Israel’s Gaza plan, threatens to dump peace treaty

Egyptian official expresses strong opposition to Israel’s military redeployment plan in Gaza, claiming significant threat to Egypt’s security and warning it may endanger peace agreement.

Amid stalemate:

Israel to present new Gaza withdrawal maps in Qatar talks

Israel set to present new maps outlining IDF withdrawal plans during Qatar negotiations, gap remains over the scope of IDF withdrawal from Gaza.

Hamas rejects Qatari proposal, blocking 60-day ceasefire and deal

Political source reveals Hamas’ rejection of Qatari proposal prevented a 60-day ceasefire and agreement, says Hamas continuing to harden its stance, disrupt negotiations.

Netanyahu:

If after 60 days Hamas isn't dismantled-we will resume fighting

In Washington statement, Prime Minister lays out 60-day ceasefire plan linked to release of hostages and end to Hamas's rule in Gaza; warns of military action if diplomatic efforts fail, including on Iranian nuclear threat.

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir denounce emerging deal

Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have both announced their opposition to any ceasefire plan that includes withdrawal from Gaza.