Freed hostages have told of starvation, and relatives of others held in Gaza say officials have relayed accounts of torture.
Author: Ephrat Livni
Trump’s Proposal to ‘Take Over’ Gaza Sparks Immediate Rebukes
President Trump’s suggestion was denounced in the Middle East, Washington and beyond.
West Bank? Call It Judea and Samaria, Some Republicans Say.
President Trump’s return has emboldened supporters of Israeli annexation of the occupied territory who want to mandate the use of language reflecting that view. Opponents of annexation say the term reflects a political agenda.
Why Is Israel Targeting Jenin, West Bank?
As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.
Israel and Hamas Work Out Differences That Had Delayed Cease-Fire Deal, Netanyahu Says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had called a meeting of his security cabinet for later on Friday.
How Many Hostages Remain in Gaza, and When Could They Be Released?
Citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries were among about 250 people abducted in the Oct. 7, 2023 raids into Israel.
Gaza Hostage Deal Could Come as Trump Takes Office, in Echoes of 1981
Dozens of American hostages held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for more than a year were freed just as Ronald Reagan was inaugurated.
Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities
Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.
Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says
The hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, an Arab Bedouin, was seized along with three grown children on Oct. 7, 2023. Two of them were released, but there is “serious concern” about the fate of the third.
In Israeli Video, Detainee Says Hamas Operates Out of Gaza Hospital
Facing international condemnation and pressure to free the chief of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Israel released a brief interrogation video backing up its claim that militants used the hospital as a base.