Gaza Strip
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.
Washington and Riyadh are negotiating a strategic defense agreement that could be concluded during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House in November. Saudi Arabia is interested in guarantees similar to the US agreement with Qatar, which considers an attack on Qatar a threat to the US.
European leaders are trying to find a place at the negotiating table after Putin's contact with Trump threatens to nullify their efforts to increase pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Trump said he would hold a second summit with Putin in Budapest after lengthy telephone conversations.
US President Trump stated that the US and Israel will intervene if Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza. This was not part of the agreement, and they will have no choice but to intervene.
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."
US President Donald Trump's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, denied reports of his resignation. He stated that he continues to serve the president, calling reports of his resignation "100% fake news."
The Israeli military stated that one of the four bodies handed over by Hamas as part of the ceasefire agreement does not belong to any of the held hostages. This body does not match any of the known hostages based on examinations by Israel's National Institute of Forensic Medicine.
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in Udine ahead of the World Cup qualifier between Italy and Israel, demanding Israel's ban from FIFA. The protest ended in clashes with police, despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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."
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak will hold a series of meetings in the US to prepare for a conversation between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump regarding achieving peace. Ukraine's Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova reported on a new format of interaction and expectations of an announcement of new arms supplies to Ukraine.
Brutal clashes erupted in several areas of Gaza between Hamas and rival factions. The incident, which occurred after the withdrawal of Israeli troops, likely ended with the public execution of eight people.
President Zelenskyy discussed with his Finnish counterpart Stubb the end of the war in the Middle East and its impact on Ukraine. He noted that US leadership, particularly Trump's, is key to ending the war in Gaza and could work to stop Russia's aggression.
Donald Trump plans to apply the experience of settling relations between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip to end the Russian-Ukrainian war. He believes that pressure is a key element to achieving peace.
Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the cover of Time magazine, calling his photograph "the worst ever. " The cover also featured headlines about settling the war in Gaza.
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as early signs of easing trade tensions between the US and China boosted market sentiment. Brent crude futures rose 0.4% to $63.54 a barrel, while US WTI rose 0.4% to $59.71 a barrel.
After the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, 32 members of "gangs" were killed during a so-called security operation. 24 people were arrested, 30 were injured. The events are likely related to the power vacuum in the enclave.
US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Egypt and Turkey posed for a photo in front of a "PEACE 2025" sign after signing a peace agreement on Gaza. Trump announced the end of the war in Gaza and insisted on Hamas's adherence to the agreement.
US President Donald Trump signed a peace agreement for Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh, calling it historic and one that would prevent World War III. The agreement was also signed by the leaders of Egypt and Turkey.
Israel released 1968 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, some sent to the West Bank, others to the Gaza Strip. This was in exchange for the return of 20 live hostages held by Hamas.
The Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency confirmed the handover of the second group of 13 released Hamas hostages. In total, 20 people have been handed over to Israel, completing the release of all planned hostages.
A second group of 13 hostages is returning to Israel after being handed over to the Red Cross, bringing the total number of those released by Hamas to 20. Israeli media confirm the transfer of hostages in southern Gaza.
Oil prices rose after hitting a five-month low, as investors hope for talks between the US and Chinese presidents. This could ease trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory in the war, calling it a historic event. He warned that the military campaign was not yet over, as enemies were preparing a new attack on the country.
Israel has moved closer to retrieving the remains of intelligence officer Eli Cohen, executed in Syria in 1965. This issue could be resolved as part of negotiations between Damascus and Tel Aviv regarding de-escalation of tensions.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Russia would pay if it did not come to the negotiating table, condemning the strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure. Paris promises support to Kyiv in restoring critical infrastructure.