A new round of talks between Israel and Hamas began in Cairo with the mediation of Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. The parties are discussing the extension of the ceasefire and the release of hostages from Gaza.
Hamas announced its readiness to start negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire after the exchange of prisoners. As part of the first stage, hundreds of Palestinians were released and the bodies of four Israeli hostages were handed over.
Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross across the Egyptian border. In exchange, Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, completing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
Donald Trump has released a 30-second video created by artificial intelligence showing the transformation of Gaza into a luxury resort. The video shows beaches, skyscrapers, Tesla, and even the Trump Gaza building.
On February 26, the world celebrates Thermos Day, Pink Shirt Day, Pistachio Day, Slow Day, and Good Deeds Day. Each holiday has its own unique history and social significance.
Trump canceled the NSM-20 memorandum, which required reporting on violations of international law in the use of US weapons. The document was signed by Biden in February 2024 and applied to all countries receiving US weapons.
The Israeli military has raised the operational alert level in the Gaza border area following a new assessment of the situation. The contact line guidance zone is moving from partial activity to full activity.
Israel has postponed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners due to “humiliating” hostage transfer ceremonies by Hamas. Hamas denies the allegations and calls Israel's actions a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov will visit Turkey for talks on the war in Ukraine with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. They will also discuss the situation in Gaza and Syria.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Hamas will be destroyed unless the group releases all Israeli hostages. Earlier, Hamas handed over an unidentified body to Israel.
Hamas released two Israeli hostages and plans to release four more as part of a ceasefire agreement. In exchange, Israel is to release 602 Palestinian prisoners.
Three buses are blown up in the Tel Aviv suburbs, and a fourth bomb is defused. Israeli security services blame Palestinian militants and increase security measures.
Israel discovered a discrepancy in one of the bodies handed over to Hamas during a truce exchange. The bodies included two children and a woman, but one of the bodies did not belong to the boys' mother, as Hamas had claimed.
The IDF received the bodies of four dead Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip from the Red Cross. The military held a ceremony and is transporting the bodies to Israel for identification.
The Trump administration has frozen funding for the Palestinian Authority's security forces as part of a foreign aid review. This comes at a time when the PA is attempting to establish control over the Gaza Strip.
Hamas is ready to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a long-term ceasefire and withdrawal from Gaza. The group rejects demands for disarmament and its own withdrawal from the enclave.
Hamas agreed to transfer control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority under pressure from Egypt. The condition is that Gazan workers keep their jobs in the new administration or guarantee pension payments.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian representatives on ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting will take place on Trump's initiative after his conversations with Putin and Zelensky.
The IDF attacked Hezbollah's military facilities in Lebanon, where rocket launchers and weapons were found. The strikes were in response to a violation of agreements between the two countries.
Marco Rubio said that Hamas cannot remain the ruling force in Gaza and must be eliminated as a military organization. The United States and Israel have a common strategy for the future of the region.
A shipment of 2,000-pound MK-84 bombs from the United States arrives in Israel after a 9-month supply pause. Trump lifts Biden's ban on heavy weapons sales, which had been in effect since May 2024.
Hamas has agreed to discuss the transfer of governance of Gaza as part of the second phase of the agreement with Israel. Negotiations on a ceasefire and the release of hostages may begin on February 17.
Hamas agreed to release three hostages with triple citizenship in exchange for 369 Palestinian prisoners. The exchange will take place on February 15 as part of the Gaza ceasefire.
Hamas agreed to release the hostages on Saturday after talks in Qatar, despite its previous refusal. Israel demands the release of three live hostages and threatens to resume hostilities.
Elon Musk made a surprise appearance in the Oval Office next to Trump, defending plans to cut government spending. The billionaire called federal employees an “unconstitutional branch of government” and supported government reforms.
U. S. Secretary of State Rubio said that it was unacceptable for Hamas to use the truce to rebuild its forces. Hamas postponed the release of Israeli hostages, which provoked the anger of the United States and Israel.
The Israeli army increased its combat readiness in the south and sent additional troops to the Gaza Strip. This followed Netanyahu's ultimatum to release hostages by February 15.
Netanyahu threatens to resume hostilities in Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages by Saturday. Israel is preparing additional military forces and plans a complete blockade of the region if the conflict resumes.
Donald Trump announced his intention to initiate the cancellation of the truce if Israeli hostages are not released by next Saturday. Hamas accused Israel of violating the terms of the truce and warned of a possible delay in the release.
Hamas suspends the release of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of violating the terms of the truce. Israel raises the army's combat readiness, and negotiators are absent from Qatar to discuss the extension of the agreement.