Even in war, branding applies. Israel and Hamas are engaged in a parallel battle of optics despite a ceasefire that took effect Jan. 19 after more than a year of devastating war. Throughout, each side ...

The ceasefire was announced on 15 January and began four days later, after months of negotiations led by the US, Qatar and ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will discuss “victory over Hamas,” countering Iran and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries in his meeting with U.S. President Donald ...

It is believed that at least two of the six American hostages still held in Gaza are alive — Sagui Dekel-Chen, 35, who grew ...

Hamas-led militants are set to release three male hostages from the Gaza Strip on Saturday, in return for the release of ...

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Israel and Hamas released another round of Gaza hostages and Palestinian prisoners as part of their ceasefire deal. Follow for live updates.

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The ongoing and fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas continues, as three Israeli hostages were released on Saturday.

Hamas released the three men as part of a staggered hostage-for-prisoner exchange under a 42-day cease-fire deal that went into effect last month.