Israel, Gaza and Hamas

What to Know About Aid to Gaza Two Weeks Into the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire
Two weeks after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect, much-needed humanitarian assistance is surging into the Gaza strip. But Palestinians say it’s still an uphill battle to ensure it reaches everyone.
Students react to news of ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel
On Sunday, a ceasefire deal went into effect between Hamas and Israel, promising the exchanges of hostages and detainees and aiming to end the 15-month long war. Students on campus have had varied reactions to the ceasefire which began yesterday.
Gaza ceasefire sees its smoothest exchange yet of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners
And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, giving him a chance to showcase his ties to Israel’s closest ally and press his case for what should come next after 15 months of war.
Hamas frees more Israeli hostages in Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds
Hamas freed two Israeli hostages on Saturday, as the fourth exchange of a fragile ceasefire in Gaza got under way. The six-week truce is the first stage of a complex three-stage deal thrashed out by US-led mediators that has raised hopes of an end to the 15-month war in Gaza,
A chaotic hostage release in Gaza underscores high stakes of ceasefire
Crowds of spectators gathered around vehicles carrying hostages in southern Gaza on Thursday, raising fears the captives wouldn’t be released safely.
Hamas prepares to release more Israeli hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal
This will be the fourth hostage release since the ceasefire deal was agreed on 19 January, with more Palestinian prisoners expected to be freed.
Hamas stages Gaza beach handover as Israeli hostages freed
Ranks of Hamas fighters formed up on Gaza's beachfront on Saturday for the handover of an Israeli-American hostage in a show of force against the dramatic backdrop of breaking waves. - Handover formalities - Bibas,
Reaction in Tel Aviv’s ‘Hostages Square’ on second day of ceasefire
Tel Aviv residents woke up with mixed feelings on Monday after a ceasefire that went into effect Sunday morning stirred ...
The Associated Press on MSN13d
After 15 months of war, Hamas still rules over what remains of Gaza
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Crowds of people gathered around vehicles carrying three hostages ...
Middle East live updates: Siegel's family thanks Trump 'for bringing our father back'
Long lines of Palestinians -- some kneeling to kiss the soil as they stepped into the northern part of the strip -- were ...
The Daily Tar Heel12d
With Gaza ceasefire enacted, UNC community questions if peace will last
After 15 months of war in Gaza, and ensuing global protests, reflected on UNC’s campus, Israel and Hamas entered a ceasefire ...
The Texas Tribune9d
Gaza ceasefire brings bittersweet relief to Texans with ties to the war-torn region
Israeli and Palestinian supporters in Texas welcome the tenuous halt to the war sparked by a 2023 attack with cautious ...
The Times of Israel1d
Facing flak, Red Cross defends its role in Israel-Hamas war
Derided by Israelis as a 'glorified taxi service' for failure to help hostages in captivity, the ICRC insists it has little ...
US security firm hiring special forces veterans to staff key Gaza checkpoint
UG Solutions private contractors working alongside Egyptian security personnel to carry out inspections at checkpoint where ...
Thousands Hound ‘Terrified’ Israeli Hostage Arbel Yehoud As She Is Handed Over To Red Cross By Hamas; Videos
Footage shows 29-year-old Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud being walked through crowds of people in Gaza as she is handed over to ...
'Returned to Life': Israeli Hostage Emily Damari's First Reaction After Being Released
One of the Israeli hostages freed on the first day of the Gaza ceasefire said Monday in her first comments since being ...
Al-Monitor on MSN7d
Hamas, other groups slam Trump idea of relocating Palestinians
There was no immediate reaction from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but a far-right minister welcomed Trump's ...