Israel, Hamas treat Trump's 48-hour deadline as hard ultimatum, US officials claim softer intent

Trump's 48-hour deadline for Hamas to return hostages' remains prompts action, with Israel and the US pushing for serious steps if demands aren't met.

Gaza militia leader says his group is one of four backed by Israel to take down Hamas

Hossam al-Astal claimed that four militia groups fighting against Hamas were working as part of a coordinated effort on Project New Gaza. Israel has reportedly backed four different militia groups to fight against Hamas in the Gaza Strip,

Israel won't accept Turkish armed forces in Gaza, foreign minister says

Israel won't accept the presence of Turkish armed forces in Gaza under a U.S. plan to end war in the Palestinian territory for good, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Monday.

Hamas searching through Israeli-occupied Gaza for slain hostages as Trump sets deadline

Hamas has expanded its search for the bodies of the 13 remaining hostages, with the terror group now operating in the Israel-controlled sections of Gaza — as only hours remain to come up with

Israel allows Red Cross, Egyptian teams to recover hostage bodies in Gaza

An Egyptian Excavator digs during searching for Israeli remains in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, Oct. 26, 2025. Egypt has dispatched a specialized team and equipment to Gaza to assist in recovering the bodies of Israeli hostages held in the enclave, Egypt's Al-Qahera News reported Saturday. (Photo: Xinhua)

Netanyahu: Israel will not agree to Turkish soldiers in post-war Gaza

The prime minister further stated that Israel will not agree to the Palestinian Authority (PA) taking part in governing the Gaza Strip "unless it undergoes fundamental change. " Turkish soldiers will not be allowed to enter Gaza,

In Shift in Relationship With Netanyahu, Trump Says ‘I Will Decide’ What Is Right for Israel

Since an Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal came into effect, the U.S. effort to sustain it appears to have constrained Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel launches retaliatory strikes in Gaza after saying Hamas targeted its forces, killing 2 IDF soldiers

An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
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Israel excludes Turkey from postwar Gaza force, citing Erdogan’s hostility

Israel is excluding Turkey from participating in the international force proposed to oversee the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Monday. The diplomat cited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan‘s hostility toward Israel as the primary factor for the Jewish state’s decision.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza: What to know about proposed deal and next steps

Last month, President Donald Trump proposed a 20-point plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip ahead of this week's negotiations in Egypt.
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