Israel, Gaza

Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?
Trump has rescinded the Biden administration’s sanctions against Israelis accused of violence in the territory.
First Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages freed as Gaza ceasefire takes force
The first hostages freed from Gaza under a long-awaited ceasefire agreement are back in Israel, and desperately needed aid is beginning to flow into the enclave. Follow for live updates.
Palestinians celebrate release of 90 prisoners and detainees held by Israel in first phase of ceasefire deal
Honestly, my feelings are indescribable,” Boshara Amro, 21, told NBC News after her sister Jeneen was released.
Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire agreement
The truce allowed Palestinians to return to bombed-out neighborhoods to begin rebuilding their lives, while relief trucks delivered much-needed aid.
As ceasefire takes hold, Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages and Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners
After 15 months of collective grief and anxiety, three Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity and returned to Israel, and dozens of Palestinian prisoners walked free from Israeli jail, leaving both Israelis and Palestinians torn between celebration and trepidation as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold Sunday.
First Israeli Hostages Released Under Gaza Ceasefire Reunite with Families
On January 19, 2025, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas led to the release of three Israeli hostages—Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher—who were reunited with their families after 471 days in captivity.
News Wrap: 3 Israeli hostages released as ceasefire appears to be holding
In our news wrap Monday, Israeli hostages have been reuniting with loved ones as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding, humanitarian aid trucks are flowing into Gaza as part of the agreement,
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 ...
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Dermer: Israel did not promise the Saudis a Palestinian state
Israel's strategic affairs minister, who close to Netanyahu, called to ‘bring in the U.S. and forces in the region’ to ...
Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of cease-fire deal to free hostages
Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners to cheering crowds in the West Bank after Hamas returned three hostages that were ...
Suspected settlers attacked Palestinian villages hours before Trump rescinded Biden sanctions
Shortly after suspected Jewish settlers stormed Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, U.S. President Donald Trump ...
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Israel drops case against five men accused of murdering Palestinian captive
State Attorney Amit Isman decided to call off the case against the five due to the high chance of 'false confessions and mere ...
Israel’s Top General Resigns, Citing Oct. 7 Security Failures
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi is the most senior Israeli figure to quit to date over the security breakdown related to Hamas' ...
Israel's top general quits over Oct. 7 failures as IDF launches West Bank operation
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi is the most senior Israeli figure to resign over the security breakdown on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Freed Palestinian activist recounts difficult times in Israeli jail
What struck those who knew Khalida Jarrar when she exited the bus with 77 other Palestinians released from Israeli jails was the whiteness of her hair and her broken voice.Jarrar, an activist of the ...
Israel tries to downplay Palestinian Authority’s role in Gaza, rejects two-state solution
Israeli officials attempted to downplay reports of the Palestinian Authority’s role in Gaza and the possibility of a ...
What does the ceasefire agreement mean for Israel, Palestine and the wider Middle East?
Mediators say Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in fighting in Gaza and to begin releasing the hostages held there.