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November 4

Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's remains as Gaza ceasefire exchanges continue

The Red Cross received a coffin with Israeli hostage remains from Hamas in Gaza. The body requires identification upon return to Israel.

November 4

Israel warns Hezbollah ‘playing with fire,’ presses Lebanon to act on weapons pledge

Hezbollah rebuilds arsenal with Iranian support as Lebanon fails to enforce ceasefire. Israeli forces adopt proactive doctrine following Oct. 7 lessons learned.

November 4

President Trump’s historic peace plan could reshape the Middle East – but we need to act fast

Trump's 20-point Middle East peace plan faces critical test as Gaza ceasefire creates window for lasting regional transformation and Hamas disarmament efforts.

November 2

Trump confirms body of American hostage Omer Neutra returned by Hamas

Hamas returns remains of three hostages including American Omer Neutra, to Israel through Red Cross coordination, President Donald Trump announces.

November 2

Trump admin pressures Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah as envoy calls nation ‘failed state’

Trump administration pressures Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah as ceasefire violations mount. Israeli strikes continue amid concerns over terrorist group's rebuilding efforts.

November 2

Syria's interim President al-Sharaa expected to meet with Trump in first visit by Syrian leader to White House

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to make a historic visit to Washington, D.C., to meet with President Donald Trump.

November 1

Rubio slams Hamas after video shows suspected operatives looting Gaza aid truck: ‘They’re the impediment'

The U.S. secretary of state condemned Hamas after drone video showed suspected terror group operatives stealing a Gaza aid truck and attacking a driver during a humanitarian operation.

November 1

Israel says remains of three people handed over by Hamas do not match any deceased hostages

Israel's forensic testing reveals that remains of three people returned by Hamas don't match any of the deceased hostages from the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks.

October 31

Potential Supreme Court candidates join 'unprecedented' panel to tackle antisemitism

Federal judges will hold unusual panel on antisemitism at the Federalist Society's convention to address anti-Jewish sentiment after Hamas' 2023 attack.

October 31

Red Cross confirms remains of three hostages return to Israel ‘for the first time’ as families await answers

The International Red Cross oversaw a body transfer under humanitarian law as parties work to return the deceased to families during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.