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A Palestinian waves a flag during a demonstration on the beach near the maritime border with Israel, in the northern Gaza Strip, on October 22, 2018. (Mahmud Hams/AFP)

November 3, 2018, 2:50 pm

Emerging Gaza ceasefire to significantly ease blockade — report

Lebanese daily says Egypt prepared to slash 70% of its own border restrictions under 3-year truce deal; Israel will be required to grant work permits and expand fishing zone

By TOI staff

Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri (AP/Hatem Moussa)

September 25, 2018, 5:31 pm

Hamas denies collapse of Egypt-brokered truce talks with Israel

Spokesman for terror group says efforts continue to reach intra-Palestinian reconciliation, long-term ceasefire with Jerusalem

By AFP and TOI staff

Demonstrators hold up signs at a Tel Aviv rally demanding security for residents of Israel's south on August 18, 2018. (Gili Yaari/Flash90)

August 19, 2018, 12:24 am

‘Not cannon fodder’: South Israel residents march to demand quiet on Gaza border

As possible cease-fire takes shape, hundreds at Rabin Square protest say they won’t tolerate continuation of airborne arson attacks torching their fields

By TOI staff

PA President Mahmoud Abbas delivering a speech on August 15, 2018. (WAFA)

August 18, 2018, 7:17 pm

Abbas: If PA not handed control of Gaza, Hamas must take full responsibility

Palestinian leader says territories must be under ‘one law,’ vows to call on UN General Assembly to condemn Israel for its nation-state law

By TOI staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman (2nd-L) meet with top IDF generals and Israeli security officials at the military's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv on August 9, 2018. (Ariel Hermoni/ Defense Ministry)

August 10, 2018, 11:01 pm

When weighing Gaza actions, ministers reportedly looked to Iran threat in north

At security cabinet meeting Thursday on violence in the south, Netanyahu and allies said to have pushed for calm, citing need to focus on Tehran’s presence in Syria

By TOI staff

Illustrative: Israeli soldiers in defensive positions on an embankment near the Gaza border during a violent Palestinian protest, July 27, 2018 (Israel Defense Forces)

August 10, 2018, 9:22 pm

Senior Israeli officials deny existence of ceasefire with Hamas

Diplomatic, defense sources tell Israeli TV terror group’s announcement of an agreement to halt hostilities was a lie, as Gaza rallies spark fresh violence on border

By TOI staff

Simcha Goldin, father of late Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin whose body is held by Hamas, speaks at a protest calling the government to return the bodies of his son and fellow late Israeli soldier Oron Shaul outside the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv on August 10, 2018. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

August 10, 2018, 4:43 pm

Goldin family: Truce without soldiers’ return ‘a capitulation to Hamas’

Father of slain soldier Hadar Goldin, held by terror group, says Israel has ‘lost principle’ of always bringing back captured troops

By TOI staff

The head of the IDF's Southern Command Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi, center-left, speaks with Sderot mayor Alon Davidi, center-right, during a visit to the southern town, which was hit repeatedly with rocket fire from the Gaza Strip on August 9, 2018. (Israel Defense Forces)

August 10, 2018, 12:44 pm

Southern mayors say Gaza truce a ‘mistake,’ call for long-term solution

Residents who spent two days in bomb shelters want government to secure a permanent end to rocket fire; Sderot leader calls for military operation

By TOI staff

People stand next to a car that was damaged after a rocket fired by terrorists from the Gaza Strip fell in the southern Israeli town of Sderot on August 9, 2018. (JACK GUEZ/AFP)

August 10, 2018, 9:38 am

Security restrictions removed in south as tense calm sets in

As apparent truce with the Hamas terror group appears to hold after two days of fighting, Israelis in Gaza border region allowed to go back to their daily routines

By TOI staff and Judah Ari Gross

Israeli soldiers walk near an Iron Dome defense system, designed to intercept and destroy incoming short-range rockets and artillery shells on August 9, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / Jack GUEZ)

August 10, 2018, 6:34 am

No rockets or airstrikes as fragile Gaza truce lasts through the night

Hamas says Egypt brokered a ceasefire that went into effect at midnight; Israel denies deal, but official says ‘quiet will be met with quiet’

By TOI staff

An Iron Dome Missile Defense battery fires an intercepting missile on August 9, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

August 10, 2018, 12:37 am

Hamas claims Gaza ceasefire in effect from midnight

Israel denies the report and cabinet gives IDF orders to ‘continue acting forcefully’ against terror groups, however, official says quiet will be met with quiet

By AP and TOI staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife, Sara, arrives for a meeting in Paris, France, June 6, 2018. (AP/Francois Mori)

August 8, 2018, 5:25 am

Sara Netanyahu reportedly told mother of Hadar Goldin to stop criticizing PM

Prime minister’s wife said to have had second heated conversation with Leah Goldin over efforts to obtain remains of her son and other Gaza captives

By TOI staff

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on January 22, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

August 6, 2018, 12:44 am

Sara Netanyahu called parents of fallen Gaza soldier ‘ingrates’ – report

PM’s wife said to have told Leah Goldin if she worked with PM’s enemies it would harm the chances of returning her son; spokesman for Sara Netanyahu denies the report

By TOI staff

Zehava Shaul, mother of late IDF soldier Oron Shaul, speaks during a press conference ahead of a cabinet meeting on August 5, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

August 5, 2018, 1:11 pm

Bereaved mother says Netanyahu yelled at her two years ago, called her a ‘liar’

PM denies claim he confronted Oron Shaul’s parents, as families accuse government of failing to insist on return of Hamas captives under terms of ceasefire shaping up in Gaza

By Michael Bachner

In this photo released by the Hamas Media Office, Ismail Haniyeh, right, the head of the Hamas political bureau, shakes hands with his deputy Saleh el-Arouri upon his arrival in Gaza from Cairo, Egypt, in Gaza City, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. (Mohammad Austaz/Hamas Media Office via AP)

August 3, 2018, 10:19 pm

Hamas reportedly agrees to Egyptian-brokered ceasefire deal with Israel

Terror group’s leadership said to accept terms of truce on condition of eased border restrictions; Jerusalem official says deal must include return of held Israelis

By TOI staff