Gaza News

Adam Rasgon Dec 08, 2025

A Weakened Hamas Still Dominates Gaza, Building Day by Day

A cease-fire after two years of war with Israel has allowed Hamas to tighten its grip on power again. “It’s still standing,” one Israeli official said….

Claire Parker Dec 08, 2025

Israel denies some U.S. and foreign doctors entry to Gaza

Israel is allowing more foreign medical workers into Gaza than it was before the Oct. 10 ceasefire, but it is still barring dozens of volunteers….

Emma Graham-Harrison Dec 08, 2025

Israeli surveillance targets US and allies at joint base planning Gaza aid and security, say sources

Concerns over recording of meetings at coordination centre excluding Palestinians that was set up to provide support for Trump’s Gaza plan…

Dec 08, 2025

Celebrations in Gaza as Palestine qualifies for Arab Cup quarter-finals

Video shows crowds in Gaza celebrating after Palestine qualified for the Arab Cup quarter-finals….

Dec 08, 2025

Humza Yusaf says Israel deliberately destroyed Gaza’s education system

Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf said that Israel is carrying out what he calls a “scholasticide” in Gaza….

Simon Speakman Cordall Dec 08, 2025

Are Israel, Hamas entering the second phase of the ceasefire?

Israel has kept attacking Gaza during the first phase, so what will the second phase bring?…

Dec 08, 2025

US ambassador to UN arrives in Israel for talks on Gaza

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Al Jazeera Staff Dec 07, 2025

Hamas and Israel move towards phase two of US-backed Gaza plan

Israeli military claims yellow line is ‘new border’ as questions remain over role of stabilisation force in Gaza….

Oren Liebermann Dec 07, 2025

Hamas willing to discuss “freezing or storing” weapons, senior official says, amid concerns over ceasefire

Hamas is willing to discuss “freezing or storing” its weapons, a senior official said on Sunday, amid concerns that the nascent ceasefire deal between Israel and the militant group could collapse….

rmclaws Dec 07, 2025

WCK Adds New Large Capacity Kitchen in North Gaza

World Central Kitchen has opened a new large-capacity Field Kitchen in northern Gaza—our second in the north and the newest addition to our growing network of now six Relief Kitchens across Gaza. Toge…

Associated Press Dec 07, 2025

Hamas official says the group ready to discuss ‘freezing or storing’ its weapons

The new phase aims to lay out a future for war-battered Gaza and promises to be even more difficult…

Guardian staff reporter Dec 07, 2025

Netanyahu says first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan nearly complete

Israeli PM to discuss next steps with Donald Trump this month but timetable for lasting peace remains unclear…

AMICHAI STEIN AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF Dec 07, 2025

Hamas launches search across Gaza City to locate remains of last hostage Ran Gvili

N12 News reported on Friday that Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad know how to find Gvili’s body to return it to Israel. Hamas began its search for the remains of slain hostage Ran Gvili in Gaza…

Dec 07, 2025

Hamas begins searching in Gaza City to locate remains of final hostage Ran Gvili

N12 News reported on Friday that Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad know how to find Gvili’s body to return it to Israel….

Haaretz Dec 07, 2025

South Africa cancels Palestinian visa exemption, calls it effort for emigration from Gaza

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Patrick Wintour Dec 07, 2025

Disarming Hamas should not be first task of Gaza stabilisation force, Turkey says

Ankara’s foreign minister suggests international partners should start by separating Israeli troops from Hamas…

JERUSALEM POST STAFF Dec 07, 2025

IDF kills terrorist who crossed Yellow Line in southern Gaza

The terrorist approached soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip, “posing an immediate threat” according to the IDF. The IDF killed a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line in the southern Gaza Strip on Su…

Said Alsaloul Dec 07, 2025

Abu Shabab’s death signals the inevitable failure of Israel’s plan for Gaza

The Israeli efforts to establish Palestinian rule in Gaza loyal to the occupation are doomed….

AFP Dec 07, 2025

Netanyahu says he expects Gaza ceasefire second phase to begin “very shortly,” will meet with Trump this month

The next phase of the Gaza ceasefire involves an international security force and other measures and has not yet started….

Alisa OdenheimerNaomi Kresge Dec 07, 2025

Israel Expects to Move to Next Phase of Gaza Plan Soon, PM Says

Israel expects to move to the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan soon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday, adding that he would discuss “opportunities for peace” with President Donald…

Julian Borger Dec 07, 2025

First phase of Gaza ceasefire plan nearly complete, says Netanyahu

Israeli PM to discuss next steps with Donald Trump this month but timetable for lasting peace remains unclear…

The Christian Science Monitor Dec 07, 2025

Netanyahu says second phase of Gaza ceasefire soon to begin

Israel and Hamas could begin the next phase of the ceasefire as soon as the end of the month, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a news conference….

i24NEWS Dec 07, 2025

South Africa revokes visa-free access for Palestinians after controversial Gaza flight

Investigators said the trip had been arranged by intermediaries who appeared ready to “abandon” the travelers upon arrival….

MELANIE LIDMAN and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER, Associated Press Dec 07, 2025

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire’s second phase soon

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after Hamas returns t……

Melanie Lidman,Kirsten Grieshaber Dec 07, 2025

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will soon begin second phase of Gaza ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire soon….

MELANIE LIDMAN and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER, Associated Press Dec 07, 2025

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will soon begin second phase of Gaza ceasefire

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday in Jerusalem that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after……

Melanie Lidman And Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press Dec 07, 2025

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will soon begin second phase of Gaza ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire soon….

Associated Press Dec 07, 2025

Netanyahu Says Israel and Hamas Will Soon Begin Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday in Jerusalem that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after Ha…

Reuters Dec 07, 2025

Netanyahu says he will meet Trump soon, second phase of Gaza plan ‘close’

Negotiations on the next stages of Trump’s plan to end the two-year war in the Palestinian enclave have been continuing….

Dec 07, 2025

Israel’s Netanyahu says he will meet Trump, second phase of Gaza plan ‘close’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump later this month, saying a second phase of Trump’s Gaza plan was close….

Al Jazeera Staff Dec 07, 2025

Germany’s Merz meets Netanyahu under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza

German chancellor reaffirms his country’s support for Israel on inaugural visit, despite recent turbulence over Gaza….

Dec 07, 2025

Touring the Strip, IDF chief Zamir says Gaza ceasefire line ‘a new border’

Military chief says current division of Strip is a ‘forward defensive line for the communities and an offensive line,’ hours after PM says phase 2 of ceasefire deal is imminent…

Dec 07, 2025

Touring the Strip, IDF chief Zamir says Gaza ceasefire line ‘a new border’

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Dec 07, 2025

Gaza’s Yellow Line is Israel’s new border line, IDF chief Eyal Zamir tells reservists in Gaza

We will not allow Hamas to reestablish itself. We have operational control over extensive parts of the Gaza Strip, and we will remain on those defense lines,” Zamir said….

Harshit Sabarwal Dec 07, 2025

The 10 Most Impactful Photos Of 2025: Pahalgam, Gaza, To White House

Shock, grief, despair, glory, hope, joy: 2025 was a montage of emotions. Some moments drove us to tears, and some made us jump in glee….

Einav Halabi, AFP Dec 07, 2025

Hamas leader rejects disarmament, resists US stabilization plan for Gaza

Khalil al-Hayya says Hamas will keep its weapons until a Palestinian state is established and opposes international forces operating inside Gaza, deepening the standoff with Israel and complicating Tr…

Associated Press Dec 07, 2025

Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza

As a ceasefire holds for now in Gaza, Palestinians hope the festivities can lead to a more peaceful future in a region shaken by tragedy….

ynet Dec 07, 2025

South Africa revokes visa waiver for Palestinians after probe into mysterious Gaza ch

Pretoria cancels long-standing visa exemption after investigators say charter carrying 153 Gazans exploited by actors linked to Israeli ‘voluntary migration’ efforts; officials say move aims to preven…

Dec 07, 2025

Watch: Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since Gaza war

Hundreds gathered in Manger Square to bask in the festivities that included music, dancing and Santas bearing sweet treats….

Mohammed Haddad Dec 07, 2025

What has Germany’s position been on Israel’s genocide in Gaza?

Germany is Israel’s second-largest arms supplier, fifth-largest export partner, and one of its staunchest supporters….

Federica Marsi Dec 07, 2025

Israel targets Gaza as mediators warn ceasefire at ‘critical moment’

Israeli air raids hit Maghazi camp in central Gaza as mediators warn the ceasefire is at a ‘critical moment’….

JERUSALEM POST STAFF Dec 07, 2025

Hamas’s Khaled Mashaal: We will not disarm, give up control in Gaza, or accept in’tl. oversight

Israel’s Foreign Ministry, sharing footage of Mashaal’s address, slammed the comments, calling them a “direct contradiction of the core terms of the peace plan itself. ” Hamas will not disarm, give up…

Liza Rozovsky Dec 07, 2025

Netanyahu finds himself encircled as international pressure mounts to continue Gaza deal

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Dec 07, 2025

IDF: Palestinian bystander killed after attempted ramming attack in West Bank’s Hebron

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The New Arab Staff & Agencies Dec 07, 2025

Israel strikes central Gaza as ceasefire at ‘critical moment’

Israeli air raids targeted the Maghazi camp in central Gaza, while Qatar warned the ceasefire is at a ‘critical moment’ and risks unravelling….

Dec 07, 2025

Egypt’s FM accuses Israel of violating Gaza truce ‘every day,’ urges deploying peacekeepers ASAP

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Abu Bakr Bashir Dec 06, 2025

Gaza students killed while waiting for visas to study abroad

Gaza students with scholarships to Canada say visa delays have left many stranded, and some were killed waiting to leave….

Guardian staff reporter Dec 06, 2025

Qatar and Egypt urge Israeli withdrawal to secure next step in Gaza peace deal

Mediators of delicate truce say troop removal and deployment of international force crucial to second phase…

Reuters Videos Dec 06, 2025

Gaza talks at critical moment, Qatar’s prime minister says

STORY: Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Saturday that talks aimed at solidifying the U.S.-backed truce in the war in Gaza that went into effect October 10 are at …

Dec 06, 2025

Qatari prime minister says Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment as first phase winds down

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told a conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working “to force the way forward” to the second phase to cement the…