The Latest Breaking News from Bezalel Smotrich

Deal to pause 15-month war expected to be officially accepted by Israel after cabinet meeting

After 15 months of bitter conflict on the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire deal has been agreed which promises an end to the fighting and will allow for the access of food and other desperately needed humanitarian aid to the civilian population. Since the Israel Defense Forces launched their ground operation…

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that several aspects of the proposal are ‘unresolved’.

Deal with Hamas inches closer amid warnings from Israeli rightwingers against any hostages-for-prisoners agreement

In today’s newsletter: With reports of a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations, a look at what the detail includes – and what its obstacles are

Israeli leaders engage in critical discussions on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, facing political challenges.

First phase of agreement likely to involve release of 33 Israeli hostages and up to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners

Israeli ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich consider resigning to block potential Hamas ceasefire-hostage deal, citing national security concerns.

A "final round" of Gaza truce talks is due to start Tuesday in Qatar, said a source briefed on the negotiations aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war after more than 15 months.

Heavy fighting rocked the Gaza Strip on Monday, leaving dozens of Palestinians and five Israeli soldiers dead, even as the White House said that a Gaza truce and hostage release deal could be finalised this week.

Nothing is guaranteed yet, but an agreement could take shape soon, angering hardliners in Israel.