The militant group turned over four coffins it said contained the bodies of Israeli captives, and Israel began releasing Palestinian prisoners.
Author: Aaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon
Israel and Hamas Exchange 3 Hostages and More Than 180 Prisoners
In highly staged ceremonies, Hamas freed three people held captive over the last 15 months. Keeping to its part of the cease-fire deal, Israel released 183 Palestinians held in jails.
At an Israeli Hospital, Rescued Hostage Tells of His Ordeal
Farhan al-Qadi, who was recovering in a medical center in southern Israel, told relatives and friends he had spent much of his captivity in darkness.
How Will a Hamas Leader’s Killing Affect Gaza Cease-Fire Talks?
Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran, was a key figure in Hamas’s cease-fire negotiations with Israel and his assassination makes the prospects for a deal even more unclear.
Israeli Minister Reportedly Agrees to Release Funds to the Palestinian Authority
Under a tentative deal, Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, would help the Palestinian Authority stave off financial collapse if five illegal West Bank outposts are authorized.
Israeli Military Says Series of Failures Led to World Central Kitchen Attack
“It’s a serious event that we’re responsible for, and it shouldn’t have happened,” Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said of the strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers.
Few Aid Trucks Are Reaching Northern Gaza, Where Famine Looms
A small number of trucks carrying desperately needed food headed for Gaza City, but at least some were swarmed and looted by people along the way.
Few Aid Trucks Are Reaching Northern Gaza, Where Famine Looms
A small number of trucks carrying desperately needed food headed for Gaza City, but at least some were swarmed and looted by people along the way.
Hamas Rocket Barrage Stirs Debate in Israel Over Direction of War
Right-wing lawmakers said the attack on Tuesday showed the folly of withdrawing some troops from the Gaza Strip, while Israel’s government faces international pressure to scale back further.