Hamas rejected demands for immediate disarmament and the creation of an international guardianship mechanism, undermining Trump's peace plan approved by the UN Security Council. This creates obstacles to stabilizing the region.
On November 17, the UN Security Council adopted a US resolution supporting Donald Trump's plan to end hostilities in Gaza and form an international contingent. Russia and China abstained, and Hamas refused to disarm.
The Palestinian Resistance Committees (PRC), an allied group of Hamas, announced the killing of one of its local armed leaders, Wassim Abdel-Hadi, by Israeli undercover forces near the city of Deir al-Balah. The Israeli military, in response, stated that they eliminated a terrorist who crossed the yellow line and planted suspicious objects.
The UN Security Council will vote on a US resolution supporting Donald Trump's plan for the future of Gaza. The document has received support from several Arab countries but has drawn objections from Israel and Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the radical Palestinian group Hamas would be disarmed. He also confirmed Israel's opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state west of the Jordan River.
Donald Trump sent a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, urging him to consider pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption. Netanyahu denies the charges, which include receiving gifts worth nearly 700,000 shekels.
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has issued arrest warrants for 37 Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing them of "genocide" and "crimes against humanity" in Gaza. Among those accused are also Defense Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
US President Donald Trump stated that Kazakhstan will join the "Abraham Accords," which entails establishing diplomatic relations with Israel. This step, though symbolic, aims to give impetus to the agreements, which have been paused due to the war in Gaza.
Major General Ifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, a high-ranking military lawyer in the Israeli army, found herself behind bars after a sudden resignation, disappearance, and discovery on a Tel Aviv beach. This occurred after the publication of a video depicting Israeli soldiers sexually assaulting a Palestinian prisoner. Right-wing Israeli commentators are calling for her execution.
Israel received the bodies of three deceased hostages held by Hamas through the Red Cross. They will be transported to Israel for identification and notification of their families. Efforts to return all hostages are ongoing.
Israel plans to intensify military strikes against Hezbollah, US officials warn Beirut that time is running out for the organization to disarm.
Israel said the remains of three people handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross in Gaza do not belong to any hostages. This was another setback in the US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Documents show that during a $1. 2 billion deal in 2021, Israel demanded that Google and Amazon implement a secret "winking" mechanism.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that it struck what it called "terrorist infrastructure" in the Beit Lahia area in the northern Gaza Strip.
The US President supported Israeli strikes on Hamas, saying that "it had to be done. "
The IDF struck Hamas infrastructure in southern Gaza in response to the shelling of Israeli soldiers. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered intensive strikes on the Gaza Strip due to Hamas's violation of the ceasefire agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to launch intensive strikes on the Gaza Strip. This decision was made after an attack on IDF troops and Hamas's violations regarding the return of hostage bodies.
Israel stated that the body parts handed over by Hamas via the Red Cross belong to a hostage whose remains Israeli forces found two years ago. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "clear violation" of the ceasefire agreement.
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib stated that Benjamin Netanyahu is not a convincing leader for establishing peace in the Middle East. She called for pressure on Israel and warned of prolonged suffering for Palestinians in Gaza.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited a new command center in southern Israel, expressing cautious optimism about Trump's peace deal, which has faced challenges due to bloodshed in Gaza and political intrigue. The center coordinates humanitarian, logistical, and security operations in Gaza, involving 200 US military personnel and international partners.
The Israel Defense Forces attacked a Hezbollah military complex and a precision missile manufacturing facility in Beqaa and northern Lebanon. These facilities were used for training and preparing for terrorist attacks against Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed the US delegation of three red lines regarding the development of Gaza, including no Turkish military involvement and no role for Hamas. He also insists on the disarmament of Hamas and the clearing of weapons from Gaza before the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
The Israeli parliament has preliminarily approved a bill to apply Israeli law to the West Bank, which is tantamount to annexation. A bill to annex the Ma'ale Adumim settlement has also been passed.
The United States of America believes that the next 30 days will be key to the implementation of President Donald Trump's peace agreement. The US will intensify its monitoring of its implementation after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was violated on October 19.
Israeli forces launched airstrikes on the central part of the Gaza Strip in response to attacks by Palestinian groups near Rafah. Prime Minister Netanyahu called on the IDF to take decisive action against terrorist targets.
Militants in the Gaza Strip launched an attack on Israeli troops in the Rafah area, provoking airstrikes by the Israel Defense Forces. The US warned of a possible violation of the truce by Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially announced his intention to run in the next parliamentary elections in November 2026. He is also considering moving the elections to June 2026 to conclude agreements with Indonesia and Saudi Arabia.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens to resume hostilities if Hamas does not hand over all bodies of deceased hostages. Hamas states it cannot retrieve more bodies without special equipment, but American advisors claim Hamas intends to fulfill the agreement.
US President Donald Trump said he might allow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume military action in Gaza if Hamas does not adhere to the ceasefire agreement. Trump noted that Israeli forces could return to the streets "as soon as I say the word."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped for a peaceful next stage of the agreement with Hamas, but under Donald Trump's conditions. Hamas must give up its weapons and demilitarize, otherwise "real hell will break loose."
