Israeli officials have previously clarified that the cease-fire has not yet taken effect - it will only take effect if the government approves it - and that Israel will strike if anyone attempts to attack Israeli forces in the meantime.
The White House and senior Israeli officials are working on a post-war plan for Gaza as they seek to break the deadlock in negotiations ahead of next month's UN General Assembly. The White House believes it is possible to end the Israeli-Kazakh conflict by the end of the year. Click to view...
Israeli tanks moved into the West Bank on Sunday for the first time in decades. The Palestinian Authority called the move a "dangerous escalation". Click to view...
Israel blamed Palestinian militants for the Tel Aviv bombing, and the Israeli military has since stepped up its operations in the West Bank. Click to view...
Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs said that Israel will maintain five strategic heights in Lebanon until the ceasefire commitment is fully implemented. Click to view...
Market news: The Israeli government has approved the appointment of Eyal Zamir as the next Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Unless all our hostages are released, the gates of hell will open. All our war goals will be achieved.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: We will eliminate Hamas' military capabilities.
Bitcoin has been trading below the key $100,000 level since February 4 as fears of a global trade war weighed on investor sentiment following the announcement of new import tariffs by the US and China. Despite the temporary downturn in the market, according to Cathie Wood, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of ARK Invest, the odds of Bitcoin breaking through $1.50 million per coin have increased.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: If Hamas does not return our hostages by noon on Saturday, the ceasefire will end and the army will resume fierce fighting until Hamas is finally defeated.