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Gaza standoff: Netanyahu and Hamas' high-stakes cease-fire gamble

Analysis: Israel’s strategy of military threats, US backing, enclave's internal unrest—all pressure terror group to accept Witkoff proposal; as Arab states poised to push post-war plan, Hamas must choose: compromise or escalation

Ron Ben-Yishai | 03.02.25

אוגדת המילואים 252 סיימה את משימתה במרכז רצועת עזה ומעבירה בטקס קרבי את הפיקוד על הגזרה לאוגדה 99

Israel mulls extending service for reserve troops as renewed war looms

As Hamas rejects a cease-fire extension, government to debate prolonging emergency reservist mobilization allowing call up of up to 400,000 troops

Itamar Eichner | 03.02.25

'One wrong move could seal their fate': Hostage families speak out amid cease-fire uncertainty

Families shocked by developments, fear for loved ones after Israel halts humanitarian aid and goods into enclave, warning talks deadlock risks captives' lives

Alexandra Lukash, Lior Ben Ari | 03.02.25

Egypt proposes compromise for talks amid fears of renewed hostilities in Gaza

Proposal will reportedly see truce extended by two weeks, terror group to release three living hostages and the bodies of three others; Officials in Jerusalem deny report of an Israeli delegation set to travel to Cairo to resume negotiations

Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | 03.02.25

Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza, closes all border crossings

Government says move comes after Hamas refused to accept Witkoff framework for continuing negotiations; decision made in coordination with US; Hamas accuses Israel of deciding to starve people of Gaza

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 03.02.25

Israel pushes for Russian military presence in Syria to counter Turkey, Islamists

Israeli officials urging US to let Russia keep troops in Syria after demanding demilitarized zone south of Damascus, aiming to block Islamist forces near Israel’s border and curb Turkey’s growing influence

News Agencies | 03.01.25

Israel breaking cease-fire by keeping troops in southern Lebanon, Lebanese president says

In first interview since taking office, Joseph Aoun says speaking with mediators to push for IDF withdrawal from 5 locations in southern Lebanon; stresses war decisions must be state-controlled but hopes for diplomatic resolution

Lior Ben Ari | 03.01.25

הדלקת מדורות בהפגנה להחזרת החטופים בדרך בגין

Hamas rejects Israel's proposal to extend first Gaza cease-fire phase

Terror group says will not release more hostages until talks advance on second phase of deal, including ending war and IDF withdrawal from Gaza

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 03.01.25

אסירים פלסטינים משתחררים מהכלא במסגרת העסקה לשחרור החטופים

Cairo talks focus on extending cease-fire amid fragile hostage negotiations

Israel attempts to secure additional hostage releases before Saturday, but chances appear slim as discussions with Hamas on extending the deal terms have only just begun

Ynet correspondents | 02.28.25

Explosive argument erupts between Trump, Zelensky in Oval Office meeting

'You’re running low on soldiers,' Trump told Zelensky during their heated White House meeting, accusing the Ukrainian president of ingratitude and disrespect; The tense exchange over peace negotiations and mineral agreements dissolved into accusations, with Trump declaring, 'I think we’ve seen enough'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.28.25

Katz warns Hamas plotting attacks on Israeli soldiers, communities during cease-fire

Defense minister warns terror group using cease-fire to rebuild forces, relocate operatives and stockpile weapons; reveals Hamas had planned attacks in West Bank before October 7

Elisha Ben Kimon, Yoav Zitun | 02.27.25

Sagui Dekel-Chen's wife shares first photos together at home

Avital Dekel-Chen posts pictures on her Instagram account following her husband's recent release from Hamas captivity; 'we're home, starting fresh'

Bar Zaga | 02.26.25

תקיפה ישראלית באזור אל-כסווה דרומית לדמשק

Syrians call on leader to 'bomb Tel Aviv' after IDF strikes

Defense Minister Katz confirms Air Force strikes south of Damascus as preventive policy against local terror groups; Lebanon reports additional strikes despite Hezbollah cease-fire

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 02.26.25

Why the Arab-led Gaza plan could spell disaster

Opinion: Allowing the Palestinian Authority back into Gaza risks enabling Hamas to operate behind the scenes, similar to Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon; any post-war arrangement must include a practical plan to disarm Hamas, or Israel will pay the price in blood within a few short years

Ben-Dror Yemini | 02.25.25

As hostage talks stall, Hamas quietly prepares for renewed war in Gaza

After Israeli withdrawal from Netzarim Corridor, Hamas tightens control over Gaza power centers, redeploying thousands of terrorists northward as Israel raises alert level along border and mobilizes reserve forces ahead of possible renewed ground offensive

Yoav Zitun | 02.25.25

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