The contractors have been enlisted to do weapons checks on vehicles carrying displaced Palestinians back to their homes in the north under the terms of the new cease-fire.
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Hamas Takes Charge in Gaza After 15 Months of War
Israel says it has killed thousands of the armed group’s members and destroyed much of its infrastructure, but since the cease-fire started Hamas has shown it still holds power in the enclave.
Why Is Israel Targeting Jenin, West Bank?
As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.
One Family in Gaza Returned Home. But Home Was Gone.
“It took us a few minutes to accept that this pile of rubble was our home,” said Islam Dahliz, whose family was ordered by Israeli forces to evacuate Rafah in May.
Israel Embarks on an ‘Extensive’ Military Operation in the West Bank
The announcement came shortly after President Trump rescinded Biden-era sanctions on Israeli settlers and Jewish extremists raided Palestinian villages in protest against the cease-fire in Gaza.
Trump Rescinds Biden-Era Sanctions on Israeli Settlers
The move came shortly after President Trump took office, and as Jewish extremists raided villages in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in protest against the cease-fire in Gaza.
Israel’s Mixed Mood Over Cease-Fire
More than 30 hostages are set to be released during the cease-fire in Gaza. But many Israelis have mixed feelings about the deal because they feel it came at a high price.
Food and Other Vital Aid Surge Into Gaza After 15 Months of Scarcity
Hunger has gripped the enclave, besieged by Israel, and the surge is a step toward alleviating it. But with Hamas asserting its grip on Gaza, questions remain about how aid is distributed.
Sheba Hospital Says Three Freed Hostages Are in Stable Condition
Doctors at Sheba Medical Center said the three women are in stable condition, but little is known about what the former captives went through in Gaza.
Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over
Sunday’s delayed start to the truce was a minor problem compared with the difficult choices and American leverage needed to get both parties to the second phase, which could end the war.