Mediators say Hamas response to prisoner swap plan will determine next phase of indirect negotiations with Israel

Magen Oz’ corridor is 4th announced by Israeli army since start of genocidal war on Gaza Oct. 7 to divide enclave into parts - Anadolu Ajansı

Sources tell MEE Hamas rejects Israeli proposal of staying in Rafah, fearing 'concentration camp' plan to facilitate mass displacement

As Israel and Hamas move closer to a ceasefire agreement, Israel says it wants to maintain troops in a southern corridor of the Gaza Strip — a condition that could derail the talks.

Jerusalem: Israel will raise its defence spending by 42 billion shekels (about 12.5 billion US dollars) in 2025 and 2026, the ministries of finance and defence said Thursday in a statement. Local media reported that the budget agreement will allow the Defence Ministry to “advance urgent and essential procurement deals critical to national security.

Hamas agreed to release 10 hostages to support Gaza ceasefire talks, but negotiations remain difficult over aid flow, Israeli army withdrawal, and permanent ceasefire guarantees. A partial pullback proposal marks progress.