Ran Gvili’s uncle said the family still hopes he is alive in Gaza despite the IDF’s confirmation of his death; 'The worst fear is we’ll never see him again,' he added, urging continued efforts to bring home the 13 fallen hostages

Freed after 738 days in Gaza, Kupershtein reunites with family, lays tefillin and thanks supporters worldwide: 'I am home. I am free'

Nearly two weeks into the cease-fire, Hamas seeks to reestablish rule in Gaza 'without being dragged into war'; In Cairo, Palestinian factions formed a temporary governing committee, defying US calls to exclude Hamas from power

As Gaza factions urge pressure on Israel to uphold the cease-fire, Hamas and Palestinian Authority delegations met in Cairo to discuss postwar political and security arrangements and control of the Rafah crossing

Washington is examining a proposal to create 12–16 humanitarian centers along IDF lines in Gaza, replacing the controversial GHF fund with the Red Crescent and Samaritan’s Purse; UN agencies would have to coordinate with the US military

Defense officials say post-October 7 stockpile gaps, industry shortfalls and multi-front threats require immediate force buildup; treasury resists funding as IDF faces rising risks from Iran, Hezbollah, Gaza and a resurgent Turkey in Syria

With over 210,000 members, Morocco’s Gen Z 212 group uses the app to demand reforms; platform draws praise from activists, concern from governments as political use spreads across the region

Official says Hamas is withholding bodies to prolong ceasefire without disarming; families of fallen demand action and warn that promises to retrieve 'every last hostage' are being tested amid growing frustration