Qatar’s call for the Hamas leadership to disarm sends a surprising signal – and could usher the Middle East conflict into a new phase.

The president wants an end to the war in Gaza so he can make more regional deals in the region. But as much as Jerusalem must defer to him, there must be limits to that gratitude.

American ambassador meets with “Mother of Combat Soldiers” organization and vows to help protect their sons on the Gaza battlefields.

Israeli leaders prefer ceasefire, but remain ready to expand Gaza war if Hamas rejects deal.

The underground structure, which stretched for some 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) and was around 20 meters deep, was also used by Hamas “for military purposes,” the IDF said.

Israeli lawmakers weigh in on the prospects of a ceasefire with the terrorist organization.

“The only way to move forward is to destroy Hamas; talks are useless,” says security expert Gabi Siboni.

“Hamas intentionally targets civilians—its own people—just to blame us or the IDF.”

Hakham al-Issa was bemind the more recent transformation of Hamas into a sophisticated paramilitary force capable of invading Israel.