Israel-Palestinian Conflict Archives - Page 14 Of 281

All 20 Living Hostages Released by Hamas Returned to Israel; Families Reunited Amid Dispute Over Deceased Hostages

October 13, 2025

All 20 living Israeli hostages freed by Hamas on Monday have been transferred to hospitals in central Israel aboard Israeli Air Force helicopters, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed. The final helicopters departed from the Re’im base near Gaza carrying released captives including Matan Zangauker, Maxim Herkin, Segev Kalfon, Avinatan Or, Evyatar David, Eitan Horn, and brothers David and Ariel Cunio.

Trump Unveils “20-Point Gaza Plan” and Announces New ‘Board of Peace’ to Oversee Gaza Transition

October 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump declared the Gaza war officially over at a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where he unveiled a sweeping 20-point peace framework and the creation of a “Board of Peace” — an international body that will guide Gaza’s transition toward civilian governance and reconstruction.

Hamas Kills Dozens in Gaza Crackdown as Group Moves to Reassert Control After Ceasefire

October 13, 2025

Hamas has launched a bloody campaign to reassert control over the Gaza Strip, killing more than 30 people in recent days as the group seeks to stamp out rival factions and reestablish dominance following a fragile ceasefire.

Trump In Knesset As Release 20 Hostages Are Underway

October 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald J. Trump arrived in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, on Monday while the release of the last 20 living hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, was underway.

Trump Embarks on Middle East Peace Tour Amid Divisions in Israel

October 12, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump departed Washington on Sunday for what he called a “historic” Middle East peace tour aimed at finalizing his long-promised regional peace plan. The trip comes on the heels of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza and a sweeping hostage release deal, hailed by the White House as a turning point for the region.

Hamas To Release Hostages On Monday As Part Of Peace Deal

October 12, 2025

Hamas says the release of the remaining Israeli hostages will begin on Monday morning. “According to a written deal, the exchange of prisoners will start on Monday morning, as agreed,” confirmed Hamas official Osama Hamdan.

Israel Cabinet Approves Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal Amid Far-Right Dissent

October 9, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet early Friday approved a U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework that aims to end active hostilities in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining Israeli hostages, despite unified opposition from far-right coalition partners.

Trump Heading To Israel To Address Knesset Amid Ceasefire Breakthrough

October 9, 2025

U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed Thursday that he will visit Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and deliver a major address to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, amid rising hopes that his proposed ceasefire plan could end the devastating war with Hamas and bring peace to the Jewish nation and the region.

Hamas Declares End Of Gaza War As UN Chief Welcomes Deal Toward Palestinian Statehood

October 9, 2025

Hamas declared the end of more than two years of war between Israel and the Islamist group after both sides signed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal aimed at establishing a permanent halt to hostilities in Gaza.

Trump Announces Israel-Hamas Peace Deal; Hostages to Be Released Within 72 Hours

October 8, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, signaling the possible end of the two-year-long war in Gaza that began after Hamas’ October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel.

Israelis Marking 2nd Anniversary of October 7 Massacre Amid Rocket Fire

October 7, 2025

Rocket sirens sounded in southern Israel on Tuesday after fire from Gaza as Israelis began to mark the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attack in which Hamas killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.

1,500-Year-Old Synagogue Unearthed in Golan Heights Reveals Ancient Jewish Presence

October 7, 2025

Israeli archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 1,500-year-old synagogue in the Yehudiya Nature Reserve, providing new evidence of Jewish continuity in the Golan region during the Roman and Byzantine periods, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and the University of Haifa announced Sunday.

Netanyahu Warns Iran Developing Missiles Capable of Reaching U.S. Cities, Says Gaza War Nearing Its End

October 7, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Monday that Iran is advancing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking major U.S. cities, saying the Islamic Republic could soon “put New York City, Boston, Washington, or Miami under their atomic guns.”

Hamas Calls October 7 Massacre a “Glorious Day” as Global Jewish Communities Mark Second Anniversary

October 6, 2025

As Jewish communities around the world solemnly marked the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, massacre, Hamas released a new propaganda video celebrating the attack as a “glorious day of crossing.”

Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Plan, Regional Stability in Rare Phone Call

October 6, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a rare phone conversation Monday focusing on regional stability, the Gaza peace proposal backed by Washington, and ongoing Middle East tensions, according to official statements from both sides.

Hamas Divided Over Trump Peace Plan as Internal Rifts Deepen

October 5, 2025

While Hamas publicly declared its willingness to accept major portions of President Donald Trump’s peace initiative, deep divisions within the group threaten to derail what could be the most significant breakthrough since the war began nearly two years ago.

Hamas Signals Conditional Acceptance Trump Plan And Release Hostages

October 3, 2025

Hamas has announced it is prepared to release all Israeli hostages, both alive and dead, and hand over governance of Gaza to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats under a plan proposed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump.

Greta Thunberg Among Dozens Detained As Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla; One Vessel Missing

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Israel has intercepted the largest Gaza-bound flotilla in years, detaining dozens of international activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, in a dramatic escalation over the besieged territory, organizers and officials confirmed Thursday.

IDF Strikes Kill Three Hezbollah Operatives in Lebanon Amid U.S. Aid to Lebanese Forces

October 2, 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Thursday it killed three Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon over the past two days, as tensions escalate along the northern border and Washington moves to bolster Lebanon’s official security institutions.

Israel Says Gaza City Nearly Encircled as IDF Pushes Toward Final Siege

October 1, 2025

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Wednesday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are close to fully encircling Gaza City, urging remaining residents to flee south through Israeli checkpoints in what he described as their “last opportunity” before the city is sealed off.