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.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced in the Middle East that America's strategy of "regime change or nation-building" has ended under President Donald Trump. This highlights new US priorities in the region, focused on economic prosperity and stability.
The United States offered Hamas militants safe passage from Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza. The initiative aimed to stabilize the ceasefire and clear half of Gaza of militants.
Hamas handed over the bodies of Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch, deceased hostages, to Israel after the Gaza truce collapsed. The handover took place as part of a ceasefire agreement, under which Hamas is to hand over 28 bodies of deceased hostages in exchange for 360 Palestinian militants.
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.
Time magazine changed the portrait of US President Donald Trump on the cover of one of its issues after his criticism. Now the head of the White House is depicted full-face, whereas previously he was looking up against the background of the sky with the caption "His Triumph."
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.
Hamas has issued a statement announcing the agreement of Palestinian factions to establish an independent committee of technocrats to govern post-war Gaza. The statement does not mention the participation of the Fatah party and requires US approval.
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.
In the capital of Yemen, Houthi militants released most of the foreign UN staff. Of the 15 international workers detained last weekend, 12 have already left the country, and three more have been granted permission to move freely.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Gaza ceasefire, which began on October 10, is progressing better than he had anticipated after two years of war between Israel and Hamas. Trump administration envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, confirmed that the metrics are exceeding expectations.
US President Donald Trump called on Hamas to observe the truce with Israel, warning of serious consequences if the agreement is violated. The US is ready to take swift and harsh measures if violence in the Gaza Strip continues.
Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Israel. Their mission is to strengthen the fragile Gaza ceasefire, which has faced its first serious escalation.
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.
Israel has temporarily suspended humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip after Hamas militants killed two Israeli soldiers. In response, Israel launched strikes that killed at least 36 people.
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.
The United States has informed the guarantor countries of the Gaza peace agreement about intelligence data regarding Hamas's preparation for a new attack against the civilian population. This would be considered a serious violation of the agreements, jeopardizing the significant progress achieved through international mediation.
US Vice President J. D. Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Israel next week to discuss the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreements. Witkoff will also discuss the return of hostage remains, while Israel accuses Hamas of using them as bargaining chips.
Hamas militants seized the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza after a shootout, regaining control of the area. Israel and local residents consider the hospital a long-standing stronghold of Islamists, using it as an operational base with a tunnel.
