Many Palestinians in Gaza want the militant group to leave power, but still welcome its crackdown on crime
The groups had called for a rally in downtown Syntagma square on the occasion of the one-year anniversary of the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Firefights and public executions raise concerns about spiral of internecine violence; ‘I could hear gunfire all around’
Israel will open Rafah crossing and allow humanitarian aid after hostages’ handover, while the UN and international partners plan $70 billion reconstruction; Trump’s peace plan envisions transitional governance and EU oversight
As a fragile ceasefire holds, thousands of displaced Palestinians return to the ruins of Gaza City while President Trump arrives in Israel to promote his contested peace plan
Following a U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement, Israel and Hamas move to release hostages while Trump may visit the region as American forces help monitor compliance and coordinate humanitarian aid
Trump moves closer to foreign-policy goal of ending two-year war in Gaza
War in Gaza spurs global backlash that threatens Israel’s long-term prospects
Delegations from both sides met in Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss President Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, aiming to end the war and secure the release of hostages, though deep mistrust and key disputes remain
Talks between Israel and Hamas were stuck for months, until one incident pushed things to the brink
Acceptance of key terms for ending the Gaza war and exchanging hostages — “Our last chance for peace,” say Gaza residents
Political leaders in Qatar lean toward accepting President Trump’s plan, but military commanders in Gaza resist surrendering arms and giving up hostages
The U.S. president called on Israel to halt its strikes in Gaza, saying Hamas appears ready for “lasting peace” and that hostilities must cease to ensure the safe release of hostages
The Israeli military denies any strategy to “flatten Gaza”, saying the demolitions are aimed at Hamas infrastructure
Israeli PM compared October 7 to 9/11 while warning countries hosting Hamas leaders. Qatar condemned the attack, as Netanyahu also honored Donald Trump with a symbolic seaside project
A strike in Doha against Hamas negotiators has shattered Doha’s mediator role, prompting Qatar to seek a collective Arab response while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended the operation and warned states to expel or try militants
As the hunger crisis worsens, more Israelis from the center and left are calling for an end to the almost two-year-old war
Gaza’s health ministry reported six more deaths from starvation or malnutrition in the past 24 hours, raising the total to 175, including 93 children
As the talks continue under the shadow of nearly two years of war, the outcome remains uncertain
The Israeli leader warned that if these conditions are not met within 60 days of negotiations, his government will pursue its objectives by other means—specifically, through continued military action