Several children were killed in an Israeli airstrike at a water distribution point in central Gaza Sunday, health officials said, one of several deadly incidents in the territory that come as ceasefire talks in Doha falter.

Israeli and Hamas negotiators have been taking part in the latest round of ceasefire talks in Doha since July 6, discussing a U.S.-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire that envisages a phased release of hostages,

"What is a cease-fire? Don’t mistake it with peace," writes one reader. Another: "Hamas is losing the war tactically but winning strategically."

US President Donald Trump has voiced confidence that a ceasefire deal in Gaza could be agreed this week after Hamas announced that it had “submitted a positive response” to a proposal for a 60-day truce with Israel.

The post Report: IDF troops will only be up to 1.2 kilometers inside Gaza during truce appeared first on The Times of Israel. An Arabic-language report details Israel’s previously reported concession on the presence of troops in Gaza during a proposed 60-day ceasefire, envisioning soldiers retreating from most areas of the Strip.

JERUSALEM: At least 20 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday (Jul 16) at an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in what the US-backed group said was a crowd surge instigated

Zamir credits Givati Brigade for potential ceasefire deal • IDF prepares for days of battles in Sweida • Sirens sound in Dead Sea area following missile launched by Houthis.

U.S. President Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced that ceasefire negotiations in Gaza are progressing positively, with Trump sharing optimistic updates on the situation.