Gaza ceasefire

How Hamas plans to survive Phase II of Gaza ceasefire with Turkey's help - analysis

This idea would seem to be an obvious non-starter for how to proceed in Gaza, especially as Israel and the Trump administration want to see Hamas disarmed.

A Hamas policeman keeps guard at destroyed Hamas police headquarters, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, January 22, 2025.
A vehicle carries Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, August 6, 2025

Rafah Border Crossing will be test for Gaza’s next stage - analysis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts at a joint press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (not pictured) at the Prime Minister's Office, during Rubio's visit, in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025

Phase II runaway train: Gaza peace plan moves ahead, but Israel is being left behind - editorial

Palestinian terrorist group Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over two Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Khan Yunis on February 1, 2025, as part of fourth hostage-prisoner exchange.

Israel backs Gaza militias fighting Hamas post-ceasefire over Yellow Line - report


NGO Refugees International condemns Israel's suspension of Gaza humanitarian organizations

"This action will cost the lives of Palestinians," their letter stated. "Removing these humanitarian organizations now will deepen exposure, illness, and preventable deaths."

Gazan women carry aid packages from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in the central Gaza Strip, August 4, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu arrives in US for Trump summit seeking freedom on Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon - analysis

According to Israeli officials, roughly 30% of Israel’s operational objectives remain unfulfilled, namely, the return of Ran Gvili, the final hostage whose remains are being held by Hamas.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach out to shake hands at the White House.

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Leo, the first US pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed that God had "pitched his fragile tent" among the people of the world.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Christmas Holy Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, December 25, 2025.

Turkey's Erdogan denounces Israel-Greece-Cyprus trilateral summit, affirms support for Gaza

Turkish President Erdogan denounces the Israel-Greece-Cyprus meeting and vows Turkey will not allow violations of its rights in the Mediterranean, while continuing to support Gaza.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pictured in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, December 12, 2025; illustrative.

Mother of final Gaza hostage calls for commitment to deal terms to bring son back

Talik Gvili noted that she will be flying to the United States to meet with US President Donald Trump at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

TALIK GVILI gives a speech ahead of Bejamin Netanyahu's trip to the US, December 24, 2025.

Turkish FM Fidan meets with Hamas leaders to discuss advancing ceasefire to second phase

Hamas officials told Fidan that they had fulfilled their requirements as part of the ceasefire deal, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during an interview with Reuters at the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025.

US, mediators push forward Gaza peace plan as 2025 comes to a close - analysis

There is a lot of focus on Gaza as the US seeks to move forward with US President Donald Trump’s peace plan.

 Palestinian woman walks past residential buildings damaged and destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, December 14, 2025

Greece weighs sending engineers to Gaza under Phase II of Trump's ceasefire plan - N12

Athens is considering deploying engineering units to Gaza as part of the ceasefire’s next phase, with Israel encouraging Greek involvement amid shared concerns over Turkey’s regional influence.

Greek army soldiers march during a military parade to mark the national "Oxi" (No) Day in Thessaloniki on October 28, 2025, commemorating Greece's refusal to accept the ultimatum given by fascist Italy in 1940 during World War II; illustrative.

'We cannot recover until Ran Gvili is home': Hostage Families Forum rally across Israel

Families and supporters rallied nationwide, calling for the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili and vowing not to move forward until the final hostage is brought home.

Talik Gvili, mother of last remaining hostage Ran, addresses a crowd at Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, December 19, 2025; illustrative.

Witkoff: US working with Qatar, Turkey, Egypt to establish Gaza Board of Peace soon

Witkoff's comments came following a Friday meeting with the Qatari prime minister, Turkish foreign minister, and Egyptian foreign minister.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff looks on as he attends a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ahead of a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel a