OPINION The terrible déjà vu of an Israel-Hamas hostage deal The Jewish state is poised to repeat a blunder that may pave the way for another Oct. 7.

Israel accuses Hamas of stockpiling aid, reselling it and using the profits to finance military activities. Humanitarian organisations deny that any significant amount of aid is diverted by Hamas.

A sense of Déjà vu ... some non-Hamas strongman uch as Mohammed Dahlan, himself a man with “impressive” terrorist credentials), (b)chieftains of local clans (hamulot), ...

Analysts say Trump’s call for ceasefire is incomplete without using US leverage to push Israel to conclude negotiations.

Israel crushed Hezbollah and Hamas militants and eliminated much of Iran’s air defense system. What once seemed like a daunting assault on a Death Star turned into a layup by comparison.

The war began after Hamas-led terrorists attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, ... It feels like déjà vu from the year ago,” said Adi Alexander, ...

Middle East Highlights: Israel’s Cease-Fire Deal With Hamas to Take Effect Sunday. The truce will begin at 8:30 a.m., according to the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, a mediator in the talks.

Israel crushed Hezbollah and Hamas militants and eliminated much of Iran’s air defense system. What once seemed like a daunting assault on a Death Star turned into a layup by comparison.