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Mourners carry the body of Raid Saad, a commander of the Al-Qassam Brigades, during his funeral in the Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, Gaza on December 14, 2025. Saad was killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a car west of Gaza City, according to Hamas. The strike occurred amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by Abood Abusalama / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images)

Hamas says Israel jeopardizes ceasefire after killing senior commander

Hamas confirmed the death of Raed Saad, a senior commander who was killed by an Israeli explosive device, as the two sides approach phase two of the fragile ceasefire.

Relatives of Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian Hamas movement carry a picture of Omer Neutra, 22, in Kibbutz Nirim along the fence on the Gaza border, equipped with powerful loudspeakers hanging from cranes, in an effort to get messages of hope across to them as their time in captivity nears to 100 days, on January 11, 2024. The conflict triggered by Hamas's deadly October 7 attack on Israel has caused massive destruction in the Gaza Strip, killing tens of thousands and leaving residents on the brink of famine. Much of the territory has become unrecognisable, as entire neighbourhoods which were once bustling with people, cars and donkey-drawn carts have been reduced to rubble. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump confirms Israel has received the remains of 3 deceased hostages, including 1 American

President Donald Trump confirmed that the remains of U.S.-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra were returned to Israel by Hamas on Sunday, along with the remains of two other hostages.

CONCORD, NC - SEPTEMBER 24: U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks at ConcordPadgett Regional Airport on September 24, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. Vance spoke about tax cuts and support for law enforcement. (Photo by Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images)

Vance says U.S. is not sending troops to Israel or Gaza: ‘We are on the cusp of true peace in the Middle East’

Vice President JD Vance proclaimed that the United States is not sending any troops to Israel or Gaza, despite reports indicating that 200 American troops were being deployed to Israel to assist in ensuring the ceasefire holds.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Israeli American Council National Summit at the Washington Hilton on September 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. Trump addressed the pro-Israel conference, stating that if he is not elected president Israel will be “eradicated” within two years. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump set to visit Israel on Monday after brokering ceasefire and hostage release deal

President Donald Trump is expected to travel to Israel on Monday after brokering a ceasefire hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas.

Families of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip since October 2023 demonstrate in Tel Aviv's 'Hostage' square during US envoy Steve Witkoff's visit on August 2, 2025. Witkoff met the families of hostages on August 2, according to the main association representing them, with a cellphone video posted online showing the Washington negotiator arriving at the square in Tel Aviv square that has become known for protests by supporters of the hostages' families, and being greeted with applause and pleas for help. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Witkoff meets with families of Israeli hostages to detail new ‘comprehensive’ plan to end war in Gaza, free remaining hostages

Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, met with families of Israeli hostages on Saturday to announce he is working with the Israeli government on a “comprehensive” plan to end the war in Gaza and free the hostages.

TOPSHOT - Palestinians, mostly children, push to receive a hot meal at a charity kitchen in the Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on July 22, 2025. The head of Gaza's largest hospital said 21 children have died due to malnutrition and starvation in the Palestinian territory in the past three days, amid a devastating assault by Israeli forces. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel announces ‘suspension of military activities’ in parts of Gaza to allow in ‘minimal’ humanitarian aid

The Israeli military announced that it will begin a limited pause on Sunday in three populated areas in Gaza to allow humanitarian aid to enter amid international criticism over the growing starvation crisis.