Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Hamas each say the other violated agreement

Kate Scanlon · October 29, 2025

President Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement in Gaza was tested Oct. 28 as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to conduct strikes in Gaza as his government alleged Hamas violated a White House-backed ceasefire agreement.

Reality of Lasting Peace. Loving the Poor like Francis. Blue Jays' Spiritual Battle in Seattle.

Catholic Register Staff · October 17, 2025

Explore the newest peace deal in the Middle East, the Pope's first exhortation Dilexi Te, and the Blue Jays' spiritual battle.

Just and lasting peace possible through establishment of Palestinian state, patriarchs say

OSV News · October 16, 2025

Patriarchs and heads of the churches in Jerusalem said in a joint Oct. 14 statement they "rejoice at the recent enactment of the ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of those held captive," which they hailed as "auspicious moment," noting "the work of peacebuilding has only just begun."

In Egypt, Trump touts 'phase 2' of ceasefire deal after Hamas releases living Israeli hostages

Kate Scanlon · October 14, 2025

President Donald Trump said during a meeting in Egypt on Oct. 13 that "phase two has started" of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in response to a question from a reporter about when the next stage of negotiations would begin.

CNEWA director: Sense of relief as hostages freed, ceasefire holds -- but peace vulnerable

Paulina Guzik · October 14, 2025

Scenes of joy, relief and tearful welcomes flooded media across the world Oct. 13 as the remaining Israeli hostages were freed from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip as part of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.

Holy Land patriarch welcomes initial peace deal 'with joy' as 'first step'

Judith Sudilovsky · October 10, 2025

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem welcomed "with joy" the announcement of an initial agreement between Hamas and Israel in an Oct. 9 statement, but also stressed the "absolute urgency" for the "immediate" and "unconditional" entry of humanitarian relief and sufficient aid into Gaza.

Potential Gaza Ceasefire. Peace Prizes. Canadian Fertility & Families.

Catholic Register Staff · October 9, 2025

Register staff explore the breaking news of a potential ceasefire in Gaza, Conlon’s latest column on the Nobel Peace Prize, and Amundson unpacks Canada’s plummeting fertility rates and the contradiction of federal policies funding abortion and MAiD while chasing population growth.

Hamas returns body of mother of red-headed boys; all were killed while held hostage

Judith Sudilovsky · February 21, 2025

The body of Shiri Bibas -- the mother of two red-headed boys who became a symbol of Israeli hostage suffering, both confirmed dead -- was eventually returned Feb. 21, with the Bibas family confirming Feb. 22 that it was the body of the boys' mother.

Pilgrimages are 'safe,' Holy Land church leaders say, telling pilgrims: 'We're waiting for you'

Judith Sudilovsky · January 23, 2025

Catholic leaders in the Holy Land called on Christian pilgrims to return to the region following the implementation of the long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Analysis

Getting the Holy Land narrative right

Baruch Frydman-Kohl and Richard Marceau · January 23, 2025

The Dalai Lama reminds us, “The very nature (of war) is one of tragedy and suffering.” This is true for both active combatants and civilians. The loss of one life is too many. This is certainly where both of us stand.