A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza appears to have survived its first major test as Israel and Hamas affirmed their commitment to the deal after two Israeli soldiers were killed in the enclave on Sunday,

Dispute over Gaza ceasefire intensifies as Israel launches attack, dimming hopes for lasting peace with Hamas.

The fragile Gaza ceasefire, brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump just nine days ago, is collapsing after Hamas fighters launched a surprise assault on Israeli troops in southern Rafah. Reports indicate that militants targeted an IDF convoy,

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, part of US President Donald Trump's plan for the Palestinian territory, remains on hold despite calls from the UN and aid groups.

Israel launched strikes against Hamas in Gaza and reportedly suspended all aid shipments on Sunday after blaming Hamas for a lethal Palestinian ambush that left two soldiers dead.

After a reported Hamas attack in Rafah, Israel’s far‑right ministers unleashed demands for renewed warfare, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir urged the IDF to resume full‑scale operations “at full strength,