Ceasefire
October 29, 2025, 8:20 am
Chronicle poll results: Antisemitism following the ceasefire
We asked our readers if they believe antisemitism in the U.S. will decrease following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Israelis gather at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv to demand the return of the bodies of 13 citizens still held in Gaza on Oct. 26, 2025. (Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images)
October 27, 2025, 12:30 pm
Trump sets deadline for Hamas to release hostages’ bodies
Two American-Israelis are among the 13 deceased hostages still in Gaza.
By Philissa Cramer
October 22, 2025, 10:24 am
Chronicle poll results: Hamas/Israel ceasefire
We asked our readers how long they think the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will hold. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Hamas militants are seen during a military show in Gaza City, July 20, 2017. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
October 22, 2025, 9:48 am
Hamas isn’t acting like a defeated force
Which puts the entire Gaza ceasefire at risk
By Lazar Berman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a video statement on a potential agreement to secure the release of all hostages held in Gaza, October 4, 2025. (GPO screenshot)
October 20, 2025, 2:05 pm
Pittsburghers react to ceasefire, return of hostages
“The safe return of our beloved hostages to their families today is the moment we’ve all been fighting for.”
By David Rullo
Troops of the Gaza Division are seen operating in the Gaza Strip during a ceasefire, in a handout photo issued on October 12, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
October 19, 2025, 11:16 am
In ‘blatant’ ceasefire violation, IDF says terror operatives attacked troops in Rafah
Hamas denies responsibility as military responds with airstrikes after RPG, sniper fire; Netanyahu, Katz discuss retaliation
By Emanuel Fabian, Nurit Yohanan and Sam Sokol
October 16, 2025, 8:46 am
Chronicle poll question
How long do you think the Hamas/Israel ceasefire will hold?
President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Avi Ohayon/Israeli Government Press Office)
October 15, 2025, 7:50 pm
The answered prayers of Trump’s artful ceasefire deal
All that maneuvering has led to an agreement that will be a stunning victory against extremism.
By Rob Eshman
Sen. John Fetterman takes a photo with a community member at the Oct. 7 commemoration event held at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, on Oct. 12, 2025 (Photo by Joshua Franzos)
October 13, 2025, 10:32 am
Pennsylvania lawmakers react to ceasefire deal
Democrats John Fetterman, Chris Deluzio and Josh Shapiro credited President Trump for the deal. Summer Lee did not.
By Toby Tabachnick
This map published by the IDF on October 10, 2025, shows the IDF’s deployment in Gaza following a ceasefire. (Israel Defense Forces)
October 10, 2025, 9:05 am
Gaza ceasefire starts as IDF completes partial withdrawal; Hamas has 72 hours to return hostages
Solider killed by Hamas sniper hours before deal goes into effect; IDF, Hamas warn Gazans not to approach troops in new positions; coastal road opens for Palestinians to return to Gaza City
By Emanuel Fabian, Nurit Yohanan and Agencies
Israeli soldiers during operational activities in the Gaza Strip, July 2025. (Credit: IDF)
July 22, 2025, 1:46 pm
‘Wrong message:’ Israel dismisses call by 25 countries to end Gaza war
"The statement fails to focus the pressure on Hamas and fails to recognize Hamas’ role and responsibility for the situation," said the Israeli Foreign Ministry.
By JNS Staff
Israeli students take shelter inside a public bomb shelter during a ballistic missile barrage launched by Iran toward Israel at the Rupin Academic Centre, north of Tel Aviv, on June 17, 2025. (Gili Yaari/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
June 24, 2025, 3:06 pm
Israel lifts restrictions on public gatherings as ceasefire with Iran holds
The Ben Gurion and Haifa airports will return to full operations.
By Grace Gilson
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF chief Herzi Halevi (left), Defense Minister Israel Katz (second from right) and IAF chief of staff Omer Tischler (right) in the military headquarters in Tel Aviv on December 26, 2024. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
March 2, 2025, 8:37 am
Israel endorses new US plan for half of hostages to be released now, ceasefire maintained
As phase 1 period ends, PM’s office backs what it says is Witkoff proposal for permanent ceasefire and all hostages freed by end of Passover; Hamas: Israel reneging on deal
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
This image released by the IDF on Jan. 20, 2024, shows the inside of a cell in a Hamas tunnel in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis where hostages were held. (Photo courtesy of the Israel Defense Forces)
February 19, 2025, 9:56 am
PM said to condition deal’s 2nd phase on end of Hamas presence in Gaza, no PA rule
Israel reportedly readying for potential resumption of war if ceasefire collapses, amassing troops and equipment along Gaza border; delegation yet to depart for latest Doha talks
By ToI staff and Emanuel Fabian
Row 1 (L-R): Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen, Tal Shoham; Row 2: Omer Shem-Tov, Avera Mengistu, Hisham al-Sayed. (All photos courtesy)
February 18, 2025, 2:06 pm
6 hostages to be freed Sat.; Hamas says bodies of Bibas mom, kids set for Thurs. return
Family of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas ‘in turmoil’ over Hamas announcement, has not received Israeli confirmation; only 3 living hostages were to go free this week, but Hamas will instead release all 6 of phase 1’s remaining living hostages
By Lazar Berman
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