Israel, Gaza and Hamas

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza amid stepped up ceasefire push
Israeli strikes killed dozens of people across Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinian medics said, as talks to halt the fighting continued in Qatar and Israeli troops recovered the body of at least one hostage from a tunnel near the southern city of Rafah.
Israel and Hamas inch closer to Gaza ceasefire but gaps persist
Gaza Israel and Hamas are inching closer to a deal to pause their 15-month war in Gaza and enact a hostages-for-prisoners swap, sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The National on Wednesday.
Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas are once again struggling to reach a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostage.
Israel Recovers Bodies of One or More Hostages Taken by Hamas in Gaza
Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the body of one hostage from Gaza and is verifying another possible body.
Bodies of 2 Israeli hostages recovered by soldiers in Gaza, defense minister says
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the bodies of two additional hostages from Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz said the bodies of Yosef Al Zaydani and his son Hamzah were recovered in an operation, without disclosing further details.
Middle East latest: Israeli hostage found dead in Gaza, military says
Israeli forces have recovered the body of a hostage held in Gaza, the military said Wednesday, adding that it was identifying additional remains that could belong to another captive. The
Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of hostages from Gaza
Israel and Hamas are eyeing a hostage release and ceasefire deal before Donald Trump's inauguration. Copyright 2025 NPR
Boost For Hamas; Israel's Key Military Brigade Withdraws from Gaza | Watch
After a 64-day operation in Gaza, Israel's Kfir Brigade has withdrawn, having eliminated over 300 Hamas fighters, including top commanders, and destroyed critical Hamas infrastructure, such as rocket launchers and tunnels.
Biden aides express optimism regarding Gaza ceasefire negotiations
President Joe Biden aides are once again expressing hope that Israel and Hamas could be close to reaching a deal for a ...
The remains of at least 1 Israeli hostage are found in Gaza, army says
The return of the body comes as Israel and Hamas are considering a ceasefire deal to free the remaining hostages and halt the ...
Israel army says body of hostage retrieved from Gaza
The Israeli military said Wednesday that its troops recovered the body of a hostage in Gaza and brought it back to Israel ...
Hostages in Gaza endure another winter as their families plead for a ceasefire
Hamas and Israel appear close to clinching an agreement, but the families of hostages have been disappointed before.
A Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks? The US is hopeful
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Exclusive: UAE discusses post-war Gaza government with US and Israel
The discussions included the possibility of the UAE and the US, along with other nations, temporarily overseeing the ...
Hamas Calls on Trump to Pressure Netanyahu Into Accepting Ceasefire
A Hamas leader told Newsweek that "we can go to an agreement immediately" if Israel changed its course on negotiations.
Live briefing: U.S. envoy in Beirut amid uncertainty over future of Israel, Hezbollah ceasefire
Israeli troops withdrew from the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura on Monday, amid growing accusations from both sides of ...