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.
'Our hero has returned': Hamas releases 8 more Gaza hostages as part of ceasefire deal
Kidnapped Israeli soldier Agam Berger was released by Hamas, the first of three hostages due to be freed in Gaza on Thursday in connection with a weeks-long ceasefire between Israel and the militant group.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal appears to waver after chaotic hostage handover
The chaotic release of several hostages in Khan Younis Thursday was described by Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu as “shocking.”
Hamas set to release 3 more Israeli hostages under fragile ceasefire
Hamas is due to free three Israeli hostages on Thursday in return for the release of more than 100 Palestinian prisoners, in the third exchange under a fragile truce that took effect in Gaza this month.
Hamas is set to free 8 more hostages and Israel will release 110 prisoners as Gaza ceasefire holds
The truce is aimed at winding down the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and Hamas, whose Oct. 7, 2023, attack into Israel sparked the fighting.
Middle East latest: Hostages and prisoners set to be released as ceasefire holds
Hamas is set to free three more Israeli hostages as well as five Thai captives, and Israel is to release another 110 Palestinian prisoners, in the third such exchange since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier
Hamas releases 7 Israeli, Thai hostages amid Gaza ceasefire; chaotic handover prompts warning from Benjamin Netanyahu
Hamas released seven hostages, including two Israelis and five Thais, amid a ceasefire with Israel. The handover in Khan Yunis led to chaos as crowds gathered, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to condemn the scenes and demand hostages’ safety.
Middle East live updates: 8 hostages released and handed over to the Red Cross
Long lines of Palestinians -- some kneeling to kiss the soil as they stepped into the northern part of the strip -- were making their way home on Monday.
After 3 years of war, more Ukrainians accept reality of likely ceasefire with Russia, but with conditions
Three years of war with Russia and the threat of U.S. support dwindling has many Ukrainians ready for a ceasefire, but they ...
Palestinian militants begin handover of three Israeli hostages in latest stage of ceasefire deal
Mughrabi, Emily Rose and Maayan Lubell CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Palestinian militants began handing over three Israeli ...
Trump envoy Witkoff in Israel to oversee ceasefire deal
Trump sent Witkoff to ensure the ceasefire agreement advances to the second phase, which will require hashing out more thorny ...
Israel lets tens of thousands of Palestinians start returning to northern Gaza as ceasefire holds
Israel is letting thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza for the first time since the early weeks of the war with ...
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The ceasefire is essential to restore Lebanon's vital health-care services
Lebanon's people and health-care system have yet again endured devastating attacks as the war on Gaza extended into Lebanon. Since October, 2023, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in more than ...
UN chief demands evacuation of 2,500 Gaza children at 'imminent risk' of death
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday demanded that 2,500 children be immediately evacuated from Gaza ...
UNRWA director: Israel ban on aid agency will ‘destroy’ humanitarian efforts
Bill Deere, director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNWRA), discussed ...
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What is Israel's strategy in south Lebanon?
Analysis: With the withdrawal deadline from south Lebanon extended, there are fears that Israel is imposing new realities on the ground.