After months of intense conflict and diplomatic mediation by regional and international actors, the Israeli government formally ratified a ceasefire agreement early this morning, marking the official end of hostilities in Gaza. The decision passed with a cabinet majority, though five far-right ministers—including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich—voted against it.

Under the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli army will gradually withdraw from various areas of the Gaza Strip over the coming days and weeks, in stages. Avichay Adraee, the Arab spokesman for the Israeli army, released a map showing the locations of Israeli forces in Gaza. He noted that currently, movement from south to north Gaza […]

Hamas and Islamic Jihad have responded to the most recent UN-backed proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and a prisoner swap.

Hamas has received a draft proposal from Gaza truce talks in Paris for a pause in military operations and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages.