Hamas is reviewing the maps, with positive progress reported in Israeli media • Ceasefire in Syria begins despite apparent violations

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.

Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas stall amid hostage disputes, political tensions, and aid access issues.

The deal comes more than 20 months into the conflict -- and more than three months after a previous deal ended.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed to push for progress on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. The discussions include Israeli troop withdrawals and ending the conflict with Hamas.

The Israeli army has announced the establishment of a new corridor in Gaza — the third such axis Israel has carved across the war-torn strip as part of its strategy to tighten pressure on Hamas. In a new video it shows what this will mean. Newsweek has reached out to Hamas officials for comment.

Netanyahu’s coalition has been trying to find a path forward on a new law. But his base is largely opposed to granting sweeping draft exemptions and a key lawmaker has stood in the way of giving the ultra-Orthodox a law they can get behind, prompting their exit.