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Defense Minister Israel Katz added that demolishing the tunnels is the most important joint mission in demobilizing Gaza in accordance with Trump's ceasefire plan. More than 60% of Hamas tunnels were left undestroyed during the war,
Several top U.S. officials are in Israel to shore up the Gaza ceasefire and attempt to bring about a permanent end to the war. They acknowledge the next phase poses serious challenges.
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
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Man linked to Hamas attack on Israel indicted in Louisiana for conspiring to support terrorist group
Hamas-linked suspect living in Louisiana faces federal charges for supporting terrorism and visa fraud, potentially facing life in prison if convicted.
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'No rest until remains returned': US officials meet slain American-Israeli hostages' families
Rubio told the families, according to N12, that the US is examining different avenues for how to increase direct and indirect pressure on Hamas to ensure their loved ones are returned. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the families of slain US-Israeli hostages Itay Chen and Omer Neutra on Saturday before departing for Qatar,
A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza appears to have survived its first major test as Israel and Hamas affirmed their commitment to the deal after two Israeli soldiers were killed in the enclave on Sunday,
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Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza's post-Hamas rule
President Donald Trump is suggesting he could call on Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, the most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader, as the United States aims to fill a leadership vacuum in postwar Gaza.
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Where Does the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Stand? Amid Accusations of Violations, Here’s What to Know
The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, which took hold on Oct. 10, remains in place as of Wednesday afternoon, local time, despite reports of clashes in Gaza and accusations of violations from both sides.
Vice President JD Vance urged "patience" as Israel waits for the return of all the hostages' remains from Hamas.
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'This is not the end.' Vance seeks to salvage shaky Hamas ceasefire in whirlwind Israel trip
As a Christian, this region of the world means a great deal to me,' Vance said at the start of whirlwind trip to salvage the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
In an extensive interview published by Time, Trump gave readers insight into the behind-the-scenes discussions that led to the start of the ceasefire agreement.
Secretary of State Rubio declared UNRWA won't assist Gaza aid delivery, calling the U.N. agency a "subsidiary of Hamas" amid the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.