Katz: Hamas must disarm and release hostages, or ‘Gaza will be destroyed’

The post Katz: Hamas must disarm and release hostages, or ‘Gaza will be destroyed’ appeared first on The Times of Israel. As the IDF begins its major ground offensive in Gaza City, Defense Minister ... Read More

Hamas discussing US 'ideas' for Gaza ceasefire after Trump's 'last warning'

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has also warned the window is closing fast to prevent the famine in Gaza City - which was confirmed last month by global food security experts - from spreading to ... Read More

Trump says US in 'very deep' negotiations with Hamas, urges release of hostages

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington was in "very deep" negotiations with Palestinian militant group Hamas and urged them to release all hostages held in Gaza. Read More

Israel-Hamas latest: Israel launches new attacks on Yemen - as Qatar attack puts Gaza peace talks in doubt

Israel has launched new strikes on Yemen's capital. It comes after Israel's defence minister warned Hamas must agree to their conditions or face "annihilation" and see Gaza "destroyed". Donald Trump ... Read More

US puts forward new Mideast ceasefire principles that call for immediate release of all hostages, negotiations

The US put forward new ceasefire principles that call for the immediate release of all hostages and the start of negotiations for a comprehensive end to the war, according to two Israeli officials ... Read More

Father of Gaza hostage: World must pressure Hamas, not Israel, to release hostages

Ilan, father of Gaza hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, urges the world to pressure Hamas, not Israel, to secure the release of hostages, speaking out in Tokyo amid growing global tensions. The world needs to ... Read More

August 26, 2025 – Hostage families protest in Israel as global outrage deepens over Gaza hospital attack

Protesters blocked the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv this morning as part of a nationwide day of action. Israel has also been condemned after an attack on a Gaza hospital killed 20 people, including five ... Read More

Israeli strike targets Hamas leaders in Qatar as they weigh Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israel struck the headquarters of Hamas' political leadership in Qatar on Tuesday as the group's top figures gathered to consider a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Read More

All UN Security Council members, except US, say famine in Gaza is 'man-made crisis'

In a joint statement, the 14 council members urged swift action as the famine in Gaza worsens, accusing Israel of blocking critical aid. Read More

Israeli military says strikes on Gaza hospital targeted what it says was a Hamas camera

JERUSALEM (AP) — A deadly Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital that killed 20 people, including five journalists, was targeting what the military believed was a Hamas surveillance camera, as well as ... Read More