The Distinguished Israel Policy Chair and Senior Fellow at RAND speaks to To Vima about what lies ahead for Gaza and Israel after the Israel–Hamas deal and why, despite cautious optimism, the toughest tests are still to come

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

Twenty surviving Israeli hostages were released under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire hailed by President Trump as the “historic dawn of a new Middle East,” though major hurdles remain to securing lasting peace in Gaza

Hamas hands over the first group of Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in a tense exchange, as President Trump prepares to land in Israel to receive the nation’s Medal of Honor and meet families of the captives

Families of Israeli hostages erupted in joy and relief after an agreement between Hamas and Israel was announced, marking the first major breakthrough since the abductions nearly two years ago

Families of hostages and opposition leaders urge a nationwide strike this Sunday to protest Israel’s planned operation in Gaza City, despite major unions declining full participation

Israeli strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer is expected at the White House on Monday for further discussions on both Iran and Gaza

Reacting to the development, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant dubbed the move as a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire terms

Three Israeli hostages were released by Hamas Saturday, In return, Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners.

On Saturday, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for four female Israeli soldiers.

Hamas handed over four female Israeli soldier hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement rollout.