Hamas, Gaza and Israel

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.
What to Know About Aid to Gaza Two Weeks Into the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire
Two weeks after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect, much-needed humanitarian assistance is surging into the Gaza strip. But Palestinians say it’s still an uphill battle to ensure it reaches everyone.
Talks started on second phase of ceasefire, Hamas officials say
A three-phase ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took hold in January after months of painstaking negotiations. View on euronews
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.
American Keith Siegel among hostages set for release in next Israel-Hamas exchange under ceasefire
Dual U.S.-Israeli national Keith Siegel is among the 3 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in the fourth swap with Israel.
Trump: Israel to hand Gaza over to US when war with Hamas ends
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Israel would turn the Gaza Strip over to the United States after the war with Hamas ends and that no U.S. soldiers would be needed there. Trump, who has called for U.
American man, 2 Israelis freed in 3rd swap with Hamas as ceasefire holds
Israel was expected to free about 90 more Palestinians from its prisons on Saturday in exchange for the release of the three hostages, as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement that took effect on January 19.
Israel preps for next round of ceasefire talks 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,

Hamas hostage's heartbreaking 11-word question

Hamas says talks start on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Talks have started on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, the spokesperson for the Palestinian militant group Hamas ...
Hamas releases 3 more hostages, including US citizen, as part of fragile ceasefire deal
Hamas on Saturday freed three more hostages, including American-Israeli Keith Siegel, in the latest phase of a fragile ...
Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?
The fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas was laid bare on Saturday, after Israel accused Hamas of withholding a ...
Hamas releases 8 hostages from Gaza Strip in ceasefire deal
In exchange, Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners. Their release was delayed because of chaos surrounding Thursday’s ...
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Trump Casts Into Doubt Strength of Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Ahead of Netanyahu Visit to Oval Office
Mr. Netanyahu and the Biden administration clashed over the transfer of heavy weapons as the former president withheld ...
Father of youngest Hamas hostage, Kfir Bibas, freed in cease-fire swap — deepening concerns about fate of his family
Yarden Bibas was released Saturday in the latest hostage swap, exacerbating concerns about his wife, Shiri, and the couple’s ...
'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 ...