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Netanyahu urges regional partners to expel Hamas from Gaza, signaling a rift with the US-backed UN plan that controversially offers amnesty and safe passage instead of expulsion, despite Israel's prior support for the framework.

UN Security Council to vote on Trump’s Gaza peace plan as US pushes for swift adoption

The UN Security Council is preparing to vote on President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, as Washington pushes for rapid adoption while Russia advances a rival draft proposing an international stabilisation force.

Israel hands over 15 Palestinian bodies as hostage-remains exchange continues under fragile ceasefire

Israel returned 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza as part of the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, continuing a hostage-remains exchange even amid mutual accusations of violations and rising settler violence in the West Bank.

Israel says received body of one of final four Gaza hostages

At the start of the truce, which came into effect on October 10, Hamas was holding 20 living hostages and 28 bodies of deceased captives.

Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels present new obstacle to Gaza ceasefire progress

Another challenge has emerged recently, involving scores of Hamas fighters believed to be in tunnels beneath the southern city of Rafah behind the so-called "Yellow Line", which marks the area under Israeli control.

Hamas returns body of Israeli soldier held since 2014, bringing closure to Goldin family

Israel has received the remains of soldier Hadar Goldin, held in Gaza since 2014. The handover ends an 11-year ordeal for his family and marks progress in the ongoing truce.

Remains of five hostages still in Gaza: What we know so far

Since the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire, Hamas has returned 23 hostage remains, but delays over five others—reportedly buried under rubble—have strained truce terms as Israel threatens renewed military action.

Viral Gaza video shows ‘little Zohran Mamdani’ celebrating New York mayoral victory

A viral video from Gaza shows a young boy, dubbed the “Little Zohran Mamdani,” celebrating the newly elected New York mayor’s victory, symbolising pride, hope, and representation for Palestinians.

Israel receives remains of another hostage from Gaza

The handover took place under the terms of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal that took effect in October.

Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Netanyahu

Turkey, which has been one of the most vocal critics of the war in Gaza, last year joined South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Israel receives another hostage body from Gaza, prime minister's office says

Of the 28 deceased hostages Hamas agreed to hand over under the deal, it has so far returned 21 -- 19 Israelis, one Thai national and one Nepali -- excluding the latest body.

Inside Gaza’s new ‘Yellow Line’: Why Israel’s temporary divide may become permanent

The dividing line that emerged from the recent cease-fire is now being fortified with trenches, berms and outposts — signalling a deeper, more lasting partition.

At least 30 killed as Israel strikes Gaza despite ceasefire; Vance says US-brokered truce still holding

At least 30 people were killed as Israel carried out air strikes in Gaza despite a ceasefire, after accusing Hamas of attacking its troops and breaching the US-brokered truce.

Hamas wants to stay: How the group is shaping its future in Gaza under the cease-fire

After a fragile truce, Hamas is manoeuvring to retain power in Gaza while negotiators push for alternatives to its direct rule.

Netanyahu rivals’ West Bank annexation bill ‘insults’ Vance

Officially, Trump has stuck with the US’s long-standing policy of only accepting statehood after an agreement is reached between the Palestinians and Israelis.

US steps up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken

The latest events reflected the stumbling blocks to keeping the long-sought ceasefire from unravelling and securing a lasting peace after two years of war in Gaza

Live updates: India upgrades technical mission in Kabul to full embassy

Israel on Sunday launched several attacks on Gaza, in clear violation of the ceasefire deal, kiling at least 45 Palestinians, including children. Journalists and medical professionals were among those killed in the attacks. Israel also blocked the entry of humanitarian assistance into the famine-struck enclave.

Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations, Rafah border reopening eyed but no date set

A dispute over the return of hostages' bodies held by Hamas threatens to derail the truce and other unresolved elements of the plan, including disarmament of militants and Gaza’s future governance.

Planning under way for international force in Gaza, say US advisers

The two senior advisers, in a briefing for reporters, said tensions remain high between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in the enclave.

Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal

The statement from Defence Minister Israel Katz's office came after Hamas handed over the remains of two more deceased hostages, and said it would be unable to retrieve any more bodies from the ruins of Gaza without specialised equipment.

Trump’s Gaza win: What it changes and what it doesn’t

A ceasefire, freed hostages and global fanfare mark a high point—but the hard parts now begin at home and in Gaza.

Israel to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing for humanitarian aid amid ceasefire

Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing Wednesday, allowing 600 trucks of humanitarian aid following hostage handovers under the ceasefire agreement.

Israel says four more hostage remains returned from Gaza, sends 45 Palestinian bodies

Israel refused to reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, accusing Hamas of failing to meet its obligation to return the bodies of Israeli captives who died while in Gaza.

Israel accuses Hamas of violating Gaza deal over failure to return hostages bodies

Israeli defence officials argue that Hamas has shown “no significant effort” to locate or retrieve the remaining 24 sets of remains.

Explained: Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan - Key takeaways, challenges and what lies ahead?

U.S. President Donald Trump brokered a Gaza ceasefire, releasing hostages and Palestinian prisoners, while outlining a 20-point plan for demilitarisation, transitional governance, economic redevelopment, and long-term stability in the Strip.