Hamas, Israel and Gaza

American-Israeli Keith Siegel, 2 other hostages released in Gaza in 3rd exchange of Israel-Hamas ceasefire
It is believed that at least two of the six American hostages still held in Gaza are alive — Sagui Dekel-Chen, 35, who grew up in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and Edan Alexander, 19, from Tenafly, New Jersey. Four other Americans are believed to have been killed in captivity.
Third round of hostage releases begins as part of Hamas' Gaza ceasefire agreement with Israel
Hamas released eight more hostages in Gaza Thursday as part of an ongoing ceasefire agreement with Israel in exchange for releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal will unfold — and why it is so precarious
Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza, the first hostages have been released and many Palestinians have returned to what remains of their homes in the first few days of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
Israel Blocks Gazans From North, Saying Hamas Breached Cease-Fire Deal
Some troops had been expected to withdraw to allow hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans to go home. But Israel said the hostage exchange before that step had not gone as agreed. Hamas accused Israel of stalling.
Qatar's Prime Minister Calls on Hamas, Israel to Begin Immediate Talks on Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two
Qatar's prime minister on Sunday called on Israel and Hamas to immediately begin negotiating phase two of the Gaza ceasefire, adding that there is no clear plan for when talks will begin. "We demand (Hamas and Israel) to engage immediately as stipulated in the agreement,
American man, 2 Israelis freed in 3rd swap with Hamas as ceasefire holds
Siegel appeared to have lost weight during his captivity, but he waved and smiled as Hamas militants prepared to hand him over to Red Cross staff. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said the three freed men would be reunited with family members and taken for medical checks and care at hospitals in Israel.
Israel prepares for next round of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas
Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's discussions in Washington, Israel will dispatch a working-level delegation to Qatar at the end of the week to address technical aspects of the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas,
Gaza Strip: Hamas says ready to negotiate for 2nd phase of ceasefire
Gaza Strip - Recent A source from the political bureau of Hamas said on Monday that the movement is ready to engage in indirect negotiations with Israel to implement the second phase of the ceasefire and a potential prisoner-for-hostage exchange.
Deadline for more Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks on Monday
In the Middle East, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been holding. But the deal requires more negotiations before the next phase can start — and there are some challenges in the way.
Hamas officials say 'ready' for negotiations on phase two of Gaza truce
Hamas is ready to begin talks on the details of a second phase of the ongoing truce in Gaza, two officials from the Palestinian militant group told AFP on Monday. “Hamas has informed the mediators, during ongoing communications and meetings held with Egyptian mediators last week in Cairo,
Watch: Hamas releases Israeli hostages as part of ceasefire deal
Watch again as Hamas released Israeli hostages as part of the ceasefire deal on Saturday (1 February). The truce, which began on 19 January, is aimed at winding down the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and the Hamas militant group.
'Living on a miracle': Palestinians face harsh realities as ceasefire brings little relief in Gaza
Hamas ceasefire, 22-year-old Palestinian Mohammed made the long journey to Gaza's north on foot with his family after 15 ...
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears to be holding steady. Does Trump deserve credit?
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have publicly claimed credit for pushing the agreement over the line.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Four female hostages return to Israel; 200 Palestinians released
Latest news and live updates on the Gaza ceasefire deal as four female hostages are set to be released. The hostages are all ...
Israel preparing to send team to Doha to discuss ceasefire
Israel is preparing to send a high-level delegation to the Qatari capital Doha to discuss continued implementation of the ...
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 ...
Donald Trump to sign order sanctioning ICC over its treatment of Israel
Donald Trump is imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over its treatment of Israel, including an arrest ...
Israel's Netanyahu says negotiations start Monday for next phase of Gaza ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will start negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire when he meets ...
Trump says reports he’s working with Israel to ‘blow Iran into smithereens’ are ‘greatly exaggerated’
President Trump denied reports that he is working with Israel to "blow Iran into smithereens," while calling for a deal that ...