Hamas Ceasefire

Smotrich, Netanyahu in crisis after decision on Gaza humanitarian ceasefire

According to the official, if Smotrich didn't receive “real and concrete” guarantees from the prime minister, the Religious Zionist Party could be "on its way out" of the government.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
IDF SOLDIERS exit a tunnel underneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.

Israel considers expanding Gaza op. if talks halt, PA says Hamas must leave Gaza

 US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he departs for travel to Pennsylvania from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, July 15, 2025; illustrative.

US considers deal for all the hostages, end of war, sources tell ‘Post’

Displaced Palestinians shelter in tents in Jabalya refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip, May 8, 2025.

IDF announces localized Gaza ceasefires to expand food aid 'until further notice'


Doha talks fell flat over hostage exchange, IDF withdrawal, Hamas source tells CNN

Israeli Foreign Ministry officials staed that Hamas had "only hardened its stance, and in fact, there has been a regression in its position during the negotiations."

Outline of Hamas terrorists standing against backdrop of Israeli demonstrators calling for an immediate hostage deal. (illustration)

Israel believes Hamas is trying to extract every possible advantage, but still open to a deal

According to an official, Hamas has yet to provide a formal and serious response to Israel’s latest proposal. Instead, it has resorted to delaying tactics.

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Netanyahu: 'We are considering alternative options to bring the hostages home'

Trump argued that "Hamas didn’t want to make a deal" in a statement to the press at the White House.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, June 20, 2025.

Hamas 'surprised' by Witkoff remarks, says it is keen to continue ceasefire talks

The movement affirms its keenness to continue negotiations and engage in them in a manner that helps overcome obstacles and leads to a permanent ceasefire agreement," Hamas said.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 28, 2025.

After negotiation team recalled from Doha, hostage coordinator promises 'talks are continuing'

“The negotiation team has been operating in Doha for 18 days. During this extended period, we have come a long way in order to make progress," said Hirsch.

 Families of hostages, former hostages, and supporters march to the US embassy branch in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of all hostages, July 19, 2025.

Hamas claims group submitted ceasefire response, anti-Druze, antisemitic hate speech online rises

Canada calls for immediate UN-aid resumption • Rubio discusses Syrian ceasefire, Gaza Strip, West Bank security situation with Jordanian counterpart

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Witkoff to travel to Middle East, Hamas deal may lead to IDF withdrawal

PIJ claims it lost contact with terror cell holding Rom Braslavski in Gaza • Trump will not 'beg' Iran to resume nuclear talks • IDF says no famine in Gaza

 (Illustrative) US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff over a backdrop of Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Israel makes progress on Gaza talks, Hamas may have 'minor' comments, sources tell 'Post'

One mediator described Israel’s new map as “a breakthrough,” though sources believe at least a few more days well be needed to reach a final agreement.

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2025.

IDF builds secret northern Gaza outpost that will stop future Hamas invasions

The Jerusalem Post visited a new, secluded IDF outpost dubbed "Israela," built to prevent any future potential invasion from the Gaza Strip.

Jerusalem Post IDF correspondent Yonah Jeremy Bob visits IDF base in the Northern Gaza strip

Netanyahu confirms Israeli strike on Gaza church, US 'did not support' Israel's actions in Syria

Police collect testimony from Rotter victim in US with FBI • US strikes reportedly only destroyed one of three Iranian nuclear sites • French court rules for release of Lebanese terrorist

THE SANCTIONS imposed on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (right) and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are galling, and the accusation of ‘settler violence’ is false, the writer argues.

'A crucial crossroad': Zamir hints at Israeli proximity to hostage deal to Givati troops

"In the coming days, we will know whether or not we have an agreement. I want to say to you: if there is a deal and the hostages return, it will be thanks to your combat,” Zamir said.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.