Hamas Ceasefire

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
(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.
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
IDF soldiers seen operating in the northern Gaza Strip, April 13, 2025

IDF expects Hamas to enter disarmament process soon

The announcement was aspirational in that Hamas has not yet done so, and no one can really know whether the Gazan terror group will follow through.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Israel must act now and end Gaza war or lose Arab support for peace - editorial

If moderate Muslim states keep looking over their shoulders while Tehran empties the table, then Israel could miss its golden opportunity to expand the Abraham Accords.

JULY 10, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
SIGNING THE Abraham Accords (from L): Bahrain’s Foreign Affairs Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayan; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; US president Donald Trump; and the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the White House, Sept. 15,

Israel at War day 643: What's going on in Israel, Gaza, West Bank?

Netanyahu: Israel to enter talks for permanent ceasefire in Gaza after 60 days • Defense minister: Israel will strike Iran again if provoked • One murdered in West Bank terror attack

JULY 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Here, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by Trump, speaks during a dinner in the Blue Room of the White House on Monday in Washington.

These are the remaining 20 Israeli hostages presumed to be alive in Gaza

The names, ages, and history of the 20 remaining hostages that the Israeli authorities believe are still alive in Gaza. What do we know about them?

JULY 8, 2025ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as seen on July 7, 2025.

Katz: 'Day after' will include Hamas-less Gaza, expelled terror leaders, Mideast cooperation

Katz: IDF would withdraw from much of the 75% of Gaza under its control• Continuing war into remaining 25% would unnecessarily endanger the Israeli hostages

JULY 7, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz over a background of humanitarian trucks entering the Gaza Strip; Illustrative

A 'positive response' with conditions: Inside Hamas's response to ceasefire mediators – explainer

While Hamas appears to be moving forward with ceasefire negotiations, the terror organization still has details in the latest draft of ceasefire arrangements that have yet to be ironed out.

JULY 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF tank in Gaza, July 4, 2025.

Hamas hands 'positive' ceasefire response, Israeli security cabinet to convene Saturday night

An Israeli source also confirmed that Israel received the document submitted by the mediators and that it, as well as Hamas's response to the proposal, are being examined.

JULY 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, AMICHAI STEIN, MAARIV ONLINE
Hamas terrorists seen in Khan Yunis, February 20, 2025

Hamas likely to respond positively to ceasefire proposal later on Friday, source tells 'Post'

The source estimates the response will be positive, with some points rewritten. These revisions are not expected to be deal-breakers.

JULY 4, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Hamas expected to respond to hostage deal within coming hours, sources tell 'Post' - exclusive

The proposal, presented by Qatar and based on the Witkoff framework, calls for the release of 10 living hostages and 18 bodies during a 60-day ceasefire.

JULY 3, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN, WALLA!, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025.

Senior Hamas leaders in Doha told to lay down weapons after Trump ceasefire proposal - report

The move to lay down weapons can be viewed as symbolic because Israel has demanded Hamas disarmament as a condition for ending the war. 

JULY 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian Hamas terrorists keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip February 20, 2025.

Israel awaits Hamas hostage deal response, Iran nuclear program set back one, two years

IDF announces fallen soldier • Netanyahu calls for 'end to Hamas' • Likud ministers call for sovereignty over West Bank

JULY 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside the IDF Kirya Military HeadquartersBase in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025.