Despite the renewed diplomatic efforts, fighting on the ground has not eased. At least 139 Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours, according to Gaza health authorities
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urged not to miss the opportunity for hostage release, emphasizing that a large majority in government and public opinion supports the plan
Hamas announced Saturday that it is seeking amendments to a U.S.-backed temporary ceasefire agreement with Israel, prompting a sharp rejection from U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, who labeled the group’s response on X as “totally unacceptable.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday that Mohammed Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza and younger brother of the late Yahya Sinwar, has been killed.
Militant leader Yahya Sinwar feared progress on peace would doom the Palestinian cause
Edan Alexander’s release marks a diplomatic win for Trump but has brought mixed reactions in Israel
The deal to free Edan Alexander is part of a larger effort by the U.S.
Hamas is reviewing the ceasefire proposal and is expected to respond within 48 hours.
After Omer Wenkert was released in February, he found himself thrust into a new role: fighting to stop the war and bring the rest of the hostages home
Israeli airstrikes hit multiple targets in the north, central and southern regions of Gaza early Sunday. Health officials reported at least 30 people killed in Rafah and Khan Younis, among which the senior Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel and his wife
Intelligence assessments say the militant group’s arsenal and ranks are depleted and its leadership divided.
The strikes were the most extensive in months and followed a breakdown in talks to release the remaining hostages
Rights groups warn US AI-driven visa revocations threaten free speech, as Trump vows to deport pro-Palestinian protesters and cut university funding.
Hamas released six Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement.
Militant group had said it would release the body of Shiri Bibas this week.
Thousands of people, including masked Hamas militants, were present for the release
The combatants have backed themselves into a corner with dueling ultimatums, but even bigger disputes loom
Reacting to the development, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant dubbed the move as a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire terms
Three Israeli hostages were released by Hamas Saturday, In return, Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners.
List of women doesn’t include a civilian Israel had expected to be among next hostages handed over under Gaza cease-fire deal