Israel, Hamas and Gaza Strip

Qatar says a deal is reached to release an Israeli hostage and allow Palestinians into northern Gaza
Qatar’s statement early Monday says Hamas will hand over the civilian hostage, Arbel Yehoud, along with two other hostages before Friday.
Hamas set to release three more Israeli hostages easing first crisis of ceasefire deal
Qatar mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas to release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The exchange is set for Thursday.View on euronews
Israel, Hamas reach deal to release hostages and allow Palestinians to return to Gaza Strip
An agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas that involves the release of additional hostages and the return of Palestinians to the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
Hamas to release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud, 2 others before Friday, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry and Israeli PM Netanyahu also said Israel will allow displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza from Monday Palestinian militant group Hamas will hand over female Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud and two other hostages before Friday,
Qatar announces historic ceasefire, hostage release between Israel and Hamas
Under the terms of the agreement, a ceasefire will go into effect on January 19, temporarily halting military operations in Gaza - Click on the link for more.
Cease-fire between Israel, Hamas to go into effect Sunday morning, Qatar says
The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel is expected to go into effect on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time, Qatar’s foreign ministry announced Saturday.
Qatar says Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire in Gaza
Qatar’s prime minister on Wednesday announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, pausing the devastating 15-month war in Gaza and clearing the way for dozens of Israeli hostages to go home.
Hamas to release more hostages after Israel receives list of detainees
Hamas will release more Israeli hostages this week, officials said Monday, including Agam Berger, who was not released along with four of her colleagues on Saturday.
Hamas Handed Over List Showing 25 Hostages Living, Out of 33 Due for Release, Hamas Official
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has handed over to mediators a list showing that 25 Israeli hostages are still alive, out of 33 scheduled for release, an official of the group told Reuters on Monday.
Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday
Qatar’s foreign ministry says the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) on Sunday.
Four Israeli hostages released by Hamas
Hamas has told Israel that eight of 26 Israeli hostages set to be released as part of the first phase of the ceasefire are dead, according to a Middle Eastern official briefed on the matter. New York Giants owner John Mara told GM Joe Schoen how he felt if Saquon Barkley signed in Philadelphia.
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Trump Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says he’s open to ‘dialogue’ with Hamas, praises Qatar
Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, said on Wednesday that he welcomed the potential for “a dialogue” ...
Diplomacy Is All Hamas Has Left in the Arsenal
For the Islamist militant group, armed struggle now looks like a dead end. Its future in Gaza depends on the civilian ...
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Middle East latest: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar
The United States and Qatar announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, pausing the devastating 15-month ...
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The Trump administration must resist the temptation of direct talks with Hamas
Last week’s Hamas-Israel hostage deal revealed a glaring and uncomfortable reality - the United States, albeit indirectly, became entangled with a murderous jihadi group. Securing the release of ...
Hamas to Free Four Women Soldiers in Second Swap With Israel
Hamas named four Israeli women hostages it plans to release Saturday in a second hostage-for-prisoner swap, as the ceasefire in Gaza nears the end of its first week.Israel received the hostage list ...
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.
Live briefing: Displaced Palestinians begin to return home to devastated northern Gaza
Palestinians are returning to areas ruined by 15 months of war after Israel and Hamas resolved a dispute over hostages that threatened to derail the ceasefire.
Gaza Residents Start to Return North as Crossing Opened After Hostage Breakthrough
The move brokered by Qatar and Egyptian mediators would allow around 650,000 Palestinians in central and southern Gaza Strip ...