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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire after 15 months of intense conflict, ending hostilities that resulted in significant loss of life. Key events over this period highlight the path to this agreement.
Senior Hamas official Izzat el-Reshiq confirms the group’s commitment to the ceasefire agreement announced on Wednesday, countering Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s accusations of backtracking.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a phased deal to end the 15-month-long Gaza war, starting with a six-week ceasefire and the exchange of prisoners and hostages, marking a significant step toward regional peace.
Israeli airstrikes continued across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing at least eight Palestinians, as indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel reportedly made progress toward a ceasefire agreement.
Israeli forces detained over 240 Palestinians, including medical staff from a Gaza hospital, after raiding Kamal Adwan Hospital. The director was arrested amid allegations of Hamas operations.
Israeli forces raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, ordering evacuations and leaving parts ablaze, according to Palestinian officials who condemned the act as a ‘serious crime.’
Israel and Hamas trade accusations over delays in finalizing a Gaza ceasefire deal, with each side blaming the other for introducing new conditions hindering the agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced progress in hostage negotiations with Hamas in Gaza but admitted uncertainty over how long it will take to see results.
Al Arabiya reports significant progress in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, with Hamas agreeing to release sick, elderly, and female soldiers it holds captive. Official statements from Hamas and Israel are pending.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, former defense chief Gallant, and Hamas leader Al-Masri over alleged war crimes in the Gaza conflict.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Tuesday that sanctions have been imposed on six senior Hamas officials.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel are currently stalled, but denies withdrawing from the process, emphasizing commitment to peace.
Representatives from Fatah and Hamas have begun talks in Cairo to discuss forming a committee to manage Gaza’s affairs, aiming to achieve Palestinian unity amid rising Middle East tensions.
More than 100 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a residential building in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, with at least 20 children among the dead, as ceasefire talks resume amid ongoing conflict.
Hamas urges Russia to encourage Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to engage in unity talks for forming a national government in Gaza post-war, signaling a potential shift in Palestinian politics.
Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk arrives in Moscow for meetings with Russian officials, according to RIA Novosti. Details of the discussions have not been disclosed.
Following the killing of Yahya Sinwar, Prime Minister Netanyahu faces increasing pressure to end the Gaza conflict and secure the release of hostages, as calls for peace intensify within Israel.
Hamas confirms the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar, with officials vowing to continue their resistance and highlighting ongoing tensions in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli forces confirm the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during an operation in Gaza. Despite international calls for peace, Prime Minister Netanyahu asserts military actions will continue.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz announced on Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
