#Gravitas Barely 3 days into the ceasefire, Israel-Hamas tensions are already threatening to reignite the two-year-long war. Israel's defence minister warned that if Hamas fails to return the bodies of all dead hostages, the Israeli military will resume full-scale operations in Gaza.   


Fragile Gaza ceasefire frays as Israel says it may strike again 

As the fragile Israel-Gaza truce continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to achieve “complete victory” over Hamas, rejecting calls to halt military operations. Meanwhile, Hamas claims it cannot retrieve more bodies from areas devastated by Israeli bombardments, citing ongoing hostilities and collapsed infrastructure.

Israel-Gaza truce: Netanyahu vows to achieve complete victory, Hamas says can't retrieve more bodies

Israel is refusing to ease pressure on Hamas over the recovery of remaining hostage bodies, maintaining its position that all remains must be returned as part of any ceasefire or humanitarian deal. In response, Hamas claims that locating and extracting the bodies requires specialized equipment and time, citing difficult conditions in Gaza and areas affected by recent fighting.

Peace Deal: Israel Refuses to Compromise on Hostage Bodies Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Talks | WION 

Horrific scenes have emerged from Gaza, showing masked Hamas fighters dragging civilians into a public square, forcing them to their knees, and executing them. Verified by Reuters, the footage highlights the brutality Hamas is using to reassert control after the recent ceasefire with Israel. WION brings you the full coverage, including analysis of the security situation and the humanitarian implications for the region.


Israel-Hamas war: Hamas executes alleged Israeli collaborators 

'Does not match': Israel says one body returned by Hamas is NOT a hostage

Israeli hostage Omir Miran released to the Israeli army, reunites with his family


Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrive in Ramallah


Reports suggest that at least 27 people have been killed in the latest bout of violence in Gaza, this time an internal strife between Hamas and a Gaza clan, 'Doghmush'. Here's all you need to know.

Gaza ceasefire turns into chaos: 27 killed as Hamas, local Doghmush clan clash in fierce gunfight

U.S. President Donald Trump says Gaza will be demilitarized immediately, with Hamas required to disarm and Israeli forces pulling back, as part of his 20-point plan.
The last 20 Israeli hostages have returned home and Palestinian prisoners have been released, offering a moment of relief.
But Gaza remains devastated after two years of war, with tens of thousands dead and its health system near collapse.
Major questions remain over the future of Hamas, the group’s role in Gaza, and whether lasting peace is possible.
Can Hamas fully disarm?
Who will govern Gaza?
And, Will a stable peace be achievable without a Palestinian state?

Trump Declares 'New Dawn' as Israeli Hostages Freed, Prisoners Return to Gaza

In a historic moment, Israeli lawmakers wore red caps reading “Trump: The Peace President” as US President Donald Trump addressed the Knesset in Jerusalem. The speech, delivered after the landmark ceasefire with Hamas, marked what Trump called a “New Dawn for the Middle East.”

Trump praised Israel’s battlefield victories, urged a pivot to peace, and pledged American support for Gaza’s reconstruction. With standing ovations and chants echoing through the chamber, the Knesset turned into a rare celebration of US-Israel unity.

Trump Declared “The Peace President” by Israeli Lawmakers | Knesset Highlights 

A major breakthrough in the Middle East: All living Israeli hostages have been freed as part of a historic Gaza ceasefire agreement. The two-year-long crisis between Israel and Hamas sees a dramatic turn as Palestinian prisoners are also returned to Gaza. This swap marks a hopeful step toward lasting peace after years of conflict.

Gaza Ceasefire: All Living Hostages Freed | End Of 2-Year Long Crisis

President Donald Trump declared the end of the “age of terror and death” and the beginning of a “historic dawn” for the Middle East during a powerful speech at Israel’s Knesset. Celebrating the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Trump proclaimed this moment marks a shift toward peace, faith, and lasting harmony in the region.

"This is not only the end of a war," Trump said. "This is the end of the age of terror and death... and the beginning of the age of faith and hope and of God.”

BREAKING: Israelis Hail Trump as The Peace President as Trump Announces 'The War Is Over'

Egypt will host an international peace summit in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday.

Leaders from more than 20 countries are invited to participate in the summit, co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his American counterpart, Donald Trump, according to the Egyptian presidency.

Gaza Peace summit: India, Pak, Italy, France, Spain among 20 countries to take part

After two years of war, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has begun. Israeli troops have started withdrawing, while Hamas prepares to release hostages. Israel will free thousands of Palestinian prisoners, and humanitarian aid is set to enter Gaza. A U.S.-led multinational force will monitor the truce, but questions remain over Gaza’s governance, reconstruction, and Hamas’ future role. Watch for the latest updates on this fragile peace and the unfolding humanitarian response.


Gazans return to destroyed homes; What will it take to rebuild the war-torn strip? 

US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a diplomatic visit to Israel and Egypt today, where he will address the Israeli parliament and participate in a signing ceremony of the Gaza peace deal. This is President Trump’s first visit to Israel after he announced the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.


Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Trump to visit Israel and Egypt for Gaza peace signing

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Hamas confirms 20 hostages alive, release expected on Monday

Hamas has reportedly stated it would release the living 20 hostages a day before the set deadline if Israel would release two of its preferred seven prisoners.


Breaking: Israel to release Palestinian prisoners once Gaza hostages reach home

Breaking: Reports suggest Hamas to release Israeli hostages on Monday morning 

Gaza war: 67,000 dead, over a million displaced, two years of war leaves Gaza in ruins

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: US troops land in Israel to oversee Gaza ceasefire 

Apart from Hamas’s non-involvement in post-war Gaza governance, the second phase of Trump’s Gaza peace also calls for the disarmament of Hamas, which the Palestinian militant group has long described as a red line.

Hamas to not govern post-war Gaza? Names ‘almost ready’ for Palestinian committee – Here’s what we know

About 200 US troops arrived in Israel to monitor the ceasefire with Hamas. They will set up a centre to facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid as well as logistical and security assistance.

US troops land in Israel as ceasefire hangs by a thread

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff addresses rally in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of Israeli hostages.


Breaking: US Envoy Steve Witkoff addresses the families of hostages in Tel Aviv 

Reports indicate Hamas may skip the formal signing of the Gaza peace deal, raising fears of wider conflict beyond the ongoing war. Escalation signals growing tensions in the region as negotiations face uncertainty.


Breaking: Escalation signals wider conflict beyond Gaza war | Trump's Gaza Peace Plan

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