Sporadic clashes between the Israel Defense Forces and Gaza militants -- plus deadly IDF airstrikes -- continue despite the Gaza ceasefire.

A cease-fire is mostly holding, But tough issues remain, including the fate of Hamas weapons. One of the hardest things about covering the war in Gaza is that Israel does not allow any journalists in, except when accompanied by the military. But my colleagues in the region have built up a wide network of sources on all sides.

Local officials said they were unable to cope with the storm because of fuel shortages and damage to equipment.

Two buildings collapsed in Gaza on Friday, killing at least 12 people according to local health authorities, amid a storm that has also washed away and flooded tents, and led to deaths from exposure.

The next steps for the president’s 20-point Gaza peace plan have been mired in uncertainty and a lack of detail, but that may be set to change. Here’s what to know.

Israel has announced plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing in the coming days, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza.

US Central Command will host a conference in Qatar with 40 countries to discuss forming an international force for Gaza, though Israel will not attend and will present its position remotely.

More than 30,000 trucks worth of aid have been delivered to Gaza as of last week, in what CENTCOM calls a milestone for its civilian coordination center.

Delicate ceasefires and arrangements in the Middle East are nearing a breaking point as Israel and its adversaries weigh their next moves. Across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, each front appears poised either to slide back into violence or to move forward with settlements that could bring a measure of calm.