Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage deal
Currently, the Israeli government is set to vote on the measure on Saturday, which would delay the release of the first three hostages until Monday.
Netanyahu disputes word of hostage-release ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas
Mediators say Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement following weeks of negotiations, pausing a destructive 15-month war in Gaza. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says details have yet to be finalized.
Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages
Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. This three-phase plan would need to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.
Israeli military recovers body of hostage in Gaza tunnel
Israeli forces have recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in a Gaza tunnel as ceasefire talks with Hamas continue. The fate of his son, also a hostage, remains unclear.
Trump warns of "ALL HELL TO PAY" if Israeli hostages are not released
President-elect Donald Trump has called for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, warning of unprecedented consequences if they remain captive by his inauguration.
Israeli airstrike kills 5, including World Central Kitchen workers, amid Gaza conflict
An Israeli airstrike on a car in the Gaza Strip on Saturday killed five people including employees of World Central Kitchen.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal: Here’s what to know, and what it means for Gaza
A ceasefire deal went into effect on Wednesday between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group. Here's what to know.
Arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials issued by International Criminal Court
Arrest warrants were issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and Hamas officials.
Hamas reacts to 2024 election, says Donald Trump must 'work seriously to stop the war'
Hamas, the Palestinian terrorist group, reacted to Donald Trump's win of the presidential election on Wednesday, stating he must "work seriously to stop the war" in the Gaza Strip.
US bombers arrive in Middle East as concerns of Iranian attack on Israel mount
B-52 strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base's 5th Bomb Wing have arrived in the Middle East.
Israel launches retaliation attack against Iran
Israel has launched a retaliation attack into Iran, the latest in a trade of attacks as tensions heighten between the two countries.
Leaked top-secret documents reveal Israel's plans to attack Iran
Highly classified U.S. intelligence documents that appeared online Friday show Israel's plans to attack Iran.
Hamas terror leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israeli official says
Yahya Sinwar became Hamas' new leader following the death of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July.
US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel
The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.
More Americans now want US to play role in diplomatically resolving Israel-Hamas war
A year after Hamas launched a surprise attack against Israel, Americans have shifted their attitudes on the ongoing conflict based on a new study.
What happened on Oct. 7? Timeline of Hamas attack, one year later
Last year Hamas launched a surprise attack prompting Israel to declare war and intensify military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah; here’s a timeline of key events in the ongoing conflict one year later.
Hamas attack on Israel: Hostage status 1 year later
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas kidnapped roughly 250 people in a surprise deadly attack into Israel. Here’s what’s known about the Israelis and Palestinians still being held.
FBI warns of possible violence in U.S. ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary
The FBI issued a warning in a memo Friday ahead of the anniversary of the Hamas attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Here's what we know.
Israel says Iran has fired missiles and it warns residents to shelter in place
The Israeli military said Tuesday that Iran has fired missiles at Israel, and air raid sirens sounded across the country as residents were ordered to remain close to bomb shelters.