Hamas Ceasefire

What do the rules of a ceasefire mean in the modern Middle East entail? -explainer

In the Middle East’s current wars, a ceasefire often marks not the end of the fighting, but the start of a new fight over what kind of fighting is still allowed.

|BySTEVEN GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE
Palestinians make their way back to their homes in northern Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, January 27, 2025
(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

Several figures emerge as next leaders of Hamas in Gaza, but who will end up leading? - analysis

Although Hamas only controls half of Gaza, it still runs the lives of 2 million civilians and seeks out new leadership amid targeted eliminations by the IDF.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A Hamas fighter carries a rifle in the Gaza Strip, last year. Hamas is reportedly prepared to hand over not only weapons tied to internal security, but the broader machinery of governance to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, the writer says.

Hamas, Board of Peace clash over disarmament agreement, enter impasse in negotiations - report

The terrorist organization has said that it would only give up weapons after the full implementation of phase one of the agreement, which requires Israel to withdraw from Gaza.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
An illustrative silhouette of a rifle over a background of the Hamas flag.

Hamas terrorists significantly recovering capabilities during ceasefire - N12

Hamas is recovering its military and civilian hold on Gaza during the ceasefire, avoiding peace plan commitments, an intelligence document seen by N12 News revealed.

|ByJAMES GENN

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

JULY 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(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.

JULY 17, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
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.

JULY 17, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Jerusalem Post military correspondent Yonah Jeremy Bob visits IDF base in the northern Gaza Strip; illustrative.

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

JULY 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

JULY 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

US Middle East envoy Witkoff says Gaza talks going well

"We have some good news on Gaza and some other things that we are working on," Trump announced at a Bill Signing Ceremony in Washington, while thanking Witkoff.

JULY 16, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks during a dinner with US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Blue Room of the White House, July 7, 2025

Israeli delegation requests meeting with Qatari, Egyptian mediators on Gaza deal

Israel is expected to present additional flexibility regarding the deployment of IDF troops during the ceasefire.

JULY 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, July 12, 2025.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s father expresses frustration with Netanyahu as latest truce talks falter

Jon Polin called on Netanyahu’s office to stop claiming that “military and diplomatic pressure” had caused the release of 205 hostages.

JULY 15, 2025ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
RACHEL AND JON Goldberg-Polin attend the funeral of their son, Hersh, on Tuesday, in Jerusalem.

Strained allies: Egypt and Israel’s struggle to end the Gaza war

Despite decades of peace, mistrust deepens between Cairo and Jerusalem.

JULY 14, 2025ByJACOB WIRTSCHAFTER / THE MEDIA LINE
Waving national colorful flag of Israel and national flag of Egypt

Israel at War day 644: What's happening in Gaza, West Bank?

IDF maps homes of Gush Etzion terrorists for demolition • Saudi-France conference on two-State solution to happen at end of July

JULY 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers are seen operating in Nablus, in the West Bank, July 3, 2025