Israeli intelligence officials estimate that around 20,000 Hamas fighters remain active despite ongoing military operations. The assessment sheds light on the current strength of Hamas and the challenges facing efforts to stabilize the region. 

Hamas Moves Fast to Fill Gaza Vacuum After Israel Pulls Back

Five Palestinians were killed when an Israeli strike hit a school housing displaced families in Gaza City’s Al-Tuffah area, according to Mohamed Abu Selmia, head of Al Shifa Hospital, speaking to Reuters on Friday. Gaza’s civil emergency service said most of the victims were children and that several injured people were taken to hospitals for medical care.

Israel-Gaza War: Five Killed in Fresh Israeli Strikes in Gaza; Rubio Urges Hamas to Be Disarmed

Israeli air attacks struck both northern and southern Gaza, killing at least 10 Palestinians, including civilians, amid ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement. The strikes targeted several locations, including a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City, and have further strained the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas. 

Israeli Air Attacks Hit North, South Gaza, 10 Killed 

Israeli intelligence officials estimate that around 20,000 Hamas fighters remain active despite ongoing military operations. The assessment sheds light on the current strength of Hamas and the challenges facing efforts to stabilize the region. 


Israeli Intelligence Estimates 20,000 Hamas Fighters Still Active

The US is examining whether Israel violated a Gaza ceasefire by assassinating a senior Hamas official, President Donald Trump said on Monday.
Raad Saad was killed alongside three others on Saturday when his car was targeted near al-Nabulsi square in western Gaza City, according to Israeli media reports.

Gaza Ceasefire: Israel Killed Hamas' Weapons Chief

Hamas has warned that the current ceasefire in Gaza may not last, pointing to the ongoing standoff over tunnels as a major threat to lasting peace. The group claims that Israel’s focus on tunnel fighters is delaying progress on the peace roadmap, with both sides struggling to move into the next phase of negotiations.

Hamas Warns Peace Won’t Last, Tunnel Standoff Threatens Ceasefire

Hamas has halted the next phase of the proposed peace deal, accusing Israel of repeatedly violating ceasefire terms. The development adds new tension to already fragile negotiations aimed at stabilising the region and reducing hostilities.

Hamas Blocks Next Phase of Peace Deal, Accuses Israel of Ceasefire Breaches

Amnesty International has, for the first time, accused Hamas of crimes against humanity over the October 7 attacks, calling the mass killing of civilians an act of extermination. The rights group also repeats its charge that Israel committed genocide in Gaza.

Amnesty International, for the first time, accuses Hamas of crimes against humanity, 'extermination' during Oct 7 attack

Hamas has appealed to international mediators to increase pressure on Israel to secure and maintain a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for Israel to honor previous agreements. The group has expressed concern over ongoing hostilities and called for greater diplomatic engagement to enforce compliance with ceasefire terms and alleviate the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

UN: Gaza Malnutrition Puts Newborns At Risk

Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas has appealed to international mediators to increase pressure on Israel to secure and maintain a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for Israel to honor previous agreements. The group has expressed concern over ongoing hostilities and called for greater diplomatic engagement to enforce compliance with ceasefire terms and alleviate the humanitarian situation in Gaza.


Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas Urges Pressure on Israel for Ceasefire, Calls on Mediators to Act 

Hamas has urged the international community to intensify pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, while Israel has announced it will reopen the Allenby Crossing to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The move comes amid ongoing tensions and negotiations, with aid groups hoping the reopening will help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Hamas-Israel: Hamas Demands Ceasefire Pressure, Israel to Reopen Allenby Crossing 

For the first time since the Gaza war began, Hamas has signalled it is willing to negotiate the “freezing or storage” of its weapons as part of a potential ceasefire deal with Israel. The revelation comes after a secret trilateral meeting in New York between officials from Israel, Qatar, and the United States. The development could mark a major shift in the conflict’s trajectory and the prospects for a long-term truce.

Hamas Ready to Discuss ‘Freezing or Storing’ Its Weapons in Gaza

A deepening divide emerges within Hamas leadership. While Ismail Haniyeh’s representative, Khalil al-Hayya, signals willingness to accept a UN-supervised border role, Khaled Mashaal firmly rejects any external oversight on weapons and security. What does this internal split mean for regional diplomacy, ceasefire talks, and future negotiations? Here's a clear breakdown of the developing rift.

Hamas Official: Willing To To Discuss 'Freezing' or Storing Weapons 

Hamas Ready To Discuss 'Freezing' or Storing Its Weapons 

Hamas Internal Rift: Hayya Agrees to UN Border Role While Mashaal Refuses Oversight 

Qatar and Egypt, guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire, called on Saturday for the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of an international stabilisation force as the necessary next steps in fully implementing the fragile agreement.

Qatari PM Urges Withdrawal of Israeli Troops

The Palestinian militant group rejected the deployment of any international force in the Strip that would push for Hamas to disarm.

Hamas ready to give up arms to Palestinian authority? Group puts THIS condition

Hamas Ties Disarmament To Full Israeli Withdrawal

Gaza mediators Egypt and Qatar, and six other Muslim-majority countries have raised the alarm over Israel’s stated plan for a one-way opening of the Rafah border crossing, which would allow Palestinians to leave their territory, but not to return, and block the entry of humanitarian aid.


Gaza ceasefire: What Israel's plan to reopen the Rafah crossing means for Palestinians 

Israel awaited the return of the last hostage remains held by Palestinian militants in Gaza, as the military said on Thursday that those of a Thai national had been identified after they were handed over.


Israel, Hamas Near Deal on Return of Last Hostage Remains

People in Gaza continue to suffer, with many Gazans losing their loved ones to extreme cold. This comes as heavy rains have battered the region, and the harsh weather has added to their plight. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Gaza Newborn Freezes To Death As Rain Floods Tents

Israel’s military leadership is facing internal action as the army moves against senior generals accused of failing to prevent the October 7 attacks. The crackdown marks one of the most significant internal accountability drives within the Israeli Defense Forces in years. This video explains what triggered the action, who is under scrutiny, and what it means for Israel’s military and political landscape.

Israeli Military Cracks Down on Its Generals Blamed for Oct 7 Failure

 Netanyahu Confirms Hezbollah Military Leader Killed in Israeli Strike on Beirut

Since the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapsed, renewed Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed more than 300 Palestinians, according to Gaza health officials.


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