Gaza, Israel

For the first time in months, there's hope and joy in Israel and Gaza
For the first time in 471 days, Palestinian medics in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip didn't report a single death from Israeli military action on Monday, as a tense ceasefire between Hamas and Israel settled into place.
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in effect in Gaza; first hostages released
Three hostages have been handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross, according to NBC News’ crew in Gaza, and will be making their way to Israel.
Israeli Official Resigns As Gaza Ceasefire Starts
The first-stage ceasefire and hostage deal approved by Israel's cabinet on Saturday is a "complete victory for terrorism," Itamar Ben-Gvir said.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Israel Palestinians Gaza
Displaced Palestinians leave parts of Khan Younis as they go back to their homes in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) A Red Cross convoy arrives to collect Israeli hostages released after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect,
Gazans and Israelis Dare to Hope as Cease-Fire Takes Hold
After the fighting paused, Hamas began to free some of its hostages, releasing 3, and Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners.
Ceasefire brings hope in devastated Gaza after 15 months of war
Mughrabi, Maayan Lubell and Emily Rose JERUSALEM/CAIRO (Reuters) -Palestinians headed for the rubble of their former homes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday and Israelis prepared to receive the first hostages still held by Hamas after a ceasefire deal took effect that could pave the way for an end to the 15-month-old war.
Israel says 90 Palestinian prisoners freed after Hamas releases three hostages in Gaza
Emotional scenes are unfolding as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are reunited with their families.
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 ...
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 ...
Most Gulf bourses rise on Gaza ceasefire
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, helped by the ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militant ...
Three Israeli hostages arrive in Israel as fragile ceasefire passes first hurdle
The first three hostages set to be released from Gaza were transferred to Israeli forces, the military announced Sunday, ...
Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American ...
Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners on day one of ceasefire
There is no detailed plan in place to govern Gaza after the war, much less rebuild it. Any return of Hamas will test the ...
Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
The ceasefire as agreed to in Qatar is set to last 42 days. Over that period, 33 hostages are expected to be freed in ...
Israel Enters Truce Stronger but With Unfulfilled Goal: Destroying Hamas
Several adversaries have been cut down to size but Israel could face years of fighting to keep them contained.