Gaza, Hamas and Israel

Israel, Hamas reach deal to release hostages and allow Palestinians to return to Gaza Strip
An agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas that involves the release of additional hostages and the return of Palestinians to the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
Hamas to Release Israeli Hostage Yehud, Two Others Before Friday, Israel to Allow Gazans to Return Home North
Palestinian militant group Hamas will hand over female Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud and two other hostages before Friday, mediator Qatar said on Sunday, and Israel said it would allow residents of the northern Gaza Strip to go back home early on Monday.
Israel accuses Hamas of breaching ceasefire, refuses to open crossing points to northern Gaza
Tens of thousands of Palestinians waited to return to their homes in northern Gaza, voicing frustration after Israel refused to open crossing points.
Israel blocks Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza over ceasefire dispute with Hamas
Israel kept thousands of Palestinians from returning to their homes in northern Gaza on Sunday as it accused Hamas of violating a fragile ceasefire by changing the order of hostages it has released. Local health officials said Israeli forces fired on the crowd,
Middle East latest: Israel stops return of Palestinians in Gaza until Hamas frees a hostage
Israel accused Hamas of violating a fragile ceasefire by changing the order of hostages it has released, leading it to stop thousands of Palestinians from returning to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday.
Israel stops Palestinians returning to north Gaza until Hamas releases civilian hostage
Palestinians wait with their belongings in central Gaza hoping to return north, 25 January, 2025 Moment historic building crumbles to the ground amid Storm Eowyn's deadly winds. The building that dates back to the 1900s was left in ruin as strong winds from Storm Eowyn ravaged the old structure.
Israel halts Northern Gaza return amid ceasefire breach by Hamas
Israel is delaying the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza following Hamas's violation of a ceasefire agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday night The decision came after Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers who had been held hostage for 477 days but failed to include a civilian hostage,
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Will the Gaza Cease-Fire Last?
To better understand what the cease-fire will mean for the Israelis, the Palestinians, and the Middle East, Foreign Affairs ...
How Long Will It Take and How Much Will It Cost to Rebuild Gaza?
The full extent of the damage will only be known when the fighting ends and inspectors have access to the territory.
U.S. private military contractors to secure internal checkpoint in Gaza
Armed U.S. private security contractors will take up positions inside central Gaza, tasked with inspecting vehicles headed ...
Israel’s Cease-Fire in Gaza Overcomes Snag but Appears Fragile in Lebanon
Any prolonged Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon could breathe new life into Hezbollah, a group that was founded to ...
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Gaza ceasefire begins after delay as Hamas names hostages to be released Sunday
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — A long-awaited ceasefire in ... The planned ceasefire, agreed after a year of intensive mediation by the United States, Qatar and Egypt, is the first step in a ...
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Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; freed Israeli hostages reunited with mothers
Palestinians burst into the streets to celebrate and return to the rubble of their bombed-out homes on Sunday after a ...
Israel says troops fire on gunmen in Gaza as ceasefire enters 5th day, deadly West Bank operation continues
Israel says troops fired on masked gunmen in Gaza, but it remains committed to the ceasefire as it continues a new offensive in the West Bank.
Middle East latest: Ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon appear at risk with disputes over deadlines
Ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon appeared at risk on Sunday as disputes continued over key deadlines, and local health ...