Hamas, Israel

Israel Blocks Gazans From North, Saying Hamas Breached Cease-Fire Deal
Some troops had been expected to withdraw to allow hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans to go home. But Israel said the hostage exchange before that step had not gone as agreed. Hamas accused Israel of stalling.
Four more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold
Hamas released four Israeli hostages in Gaza early Saturday in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners to be released later in the day. It was the second release to occur as part of the ceasefire agreement that began last weekend. Israel followed with the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?
The fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas was laid bare on Saturday, after Israel accused Hamas of withholding a hostage, prompting a halt in the movement of Gazan civilians back to their homes in the north.
Palestinians head back to northern Gaza amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Militant group Hamas has hailed the return of thousands of displaced people to northern Gaza a "victory", as Palestinians gathered with their belongings to return to the strip for the first time since the war began.
Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire holds
Thousands of Palestinians gathered in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah to celebrate the arrival of buses carrying the prisoners.
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears to be holding steady. Does Trump deserve credit?
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have publicly claimed credit for pushing the agreement over the line.
Hamas set to release three more Israeli hostages easing first crisis of ceasefire deal
Qatar mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas to release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The exchange is set for Thursday. View on euronews
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal begins with release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting end to the war.
Hamas frees four Israeli female soldiers as fragile ceasefire holds in Gaza
Israeli hostages Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Karina Ariev and Daniella Gilboa were freed by Hamas on Saturday, while 200 Palestinian prisoners were released, Israel said.
Hamas Frees Four Israeli Soldiers: What We Know
Hamas militants have handed over four female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross in a prisoner swap, part of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Newsweek has contacted the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Four female hostages return to Israel; 200 Palestinians released
Latest news and live updates on the Gaza ceasefire deal as four female hostages are set to be released. The hostages are all ...
Ceasefire disputes between Israel and Hamas, Hezbollah throw region into turmoil
The ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah is in new jeopardy Sunday as various groups slow walk ...
Fact Check: Video of Israeli parliamentarians crying miscaptioned as response to ceasefire deal
A 2023 video showing people in Israel's parliament crying after a screening of footage from Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel was shared with false captions saying it showed members of the ...
Middle East live updates: Crowds trek into northern Gaza amid fragile ceasefire
Long lines of Palestinians -- some kneeling to kiss the soil as they stepped into the northern part of the strip -- were ...
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The Limited Future of the Ceasefire in Gaza
The Israel-Hamas cease-fire has brought a measure of relief to Israelis and Palestinians. But everyone recognizes that what ...