Anxiety in Gaza and Israel as Cease-Fire Nears End of First Phase
A series of hostage-for-prisoner swaps agreed under the first phase of the cease-fire is complete, and no one knows how long the uneasy calm will last.
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Palestinian prisoners released by Israel show signs of torture, starvation
Hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli jails and released in the Gaza Strip as part of the ceasefire agreement, once again showed signs of emaciation and abuse.
Who Are the Deceased Hostages Hamas Said It Handed Over to Israel?
The release came after several days of negotiations following Israel’s refusal on Saturday to exchange some Palestinian prisoners it had pledged to free.
Trump Shares AI Video of Gaza as Luxury Resort, Drawing Scorn
One scene from the video, whose origins are unclear, shows President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sitting shirtless at a pool with drinks. Hamas condemned it as “disgraceful.”
At Funeral for Shiri Bibas and Children, an Israeli Outpouring of Grief
Thousands of Israelis lined the streets to mourn the Bibases, who were taken hostage in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, and had become a symbol of the country’s trauma.
Hamas, Israel reach deal to resolve delay in release of Palestinian prisoners
The Palestinian group Hamas has announced that its delegation concluded a visit to the Egyptian capital Cairo, where it reached an agreement to resolve a delay in releasing Palestinian prisoners who were supposed to be freed last Saturday as part of a…
Israel and Hamas Exchange Prisoners and Hostage Remains
The militant group turned over four coffins it said contained the bodies of Israeli captives, and Israel began releasing Palestinian prisoners.
ICC called on to investigate Biden, Blinken, Austin over Gaza war
A US-based NGO has urged the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate former US President Joe Biden and two of his administration’s top officials, accusing them of acting as accessories to Israeli war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
Five more children freeze to death in Gaza
Five newborn babies froze to death in the Gaza Strip amid cold weather in the enclave, a Palestinian doctor announced on Tuesday.
Netanyahu will be able to visit Berlin despite ICC warrant: Germany’s next chancellor
Friedrich Merz, who is expected to be Germany’s next chancellor, has stated that he would make sure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can visit Berlin despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC).