After more than six weeks of war, the two sides said they had agreed to a four-day cease-fire to allow for the release of 50 of the hostages Hamas captured on Oct. 7.
Author: PATRICK KINGSLEY
For Years, Two Men Shuttled Messages Between Israel and Hamas. No Longer.
Since 2006, Gershon Baskin, an Israeli peace activist, and Ghazi Hamad, a Hamas official, maintained a secret back channel between Gaza and Israel. Then Oct. 7 happened.
Israel Quietly Pushed for Egypt to Admit Large Numbers of Gazans
The Israeli government has not publicly called for large numbers of Gazans to move to Egypt. But in private, diplomats say, it has pushed for just that — augmenting Palestinian fears of a permanent expulsion.
Netanyahu Rejects Calls for a Cease-fire Against Hamas in Gaza
Israel’s prime minister adopted a defiant tone in a rare news briefing, saying that the country would not agree to a halt in attacks because, he argued, doing so would strengthen Hamas.
Israel’s Strikes on Gaza Are Some of the Most Intense This Century
In the 19 days since Hamas attacked Israel, the Israeli military says it has struck more than 7,000 targets in Gaza. Palestinians accuse Israel of indiscriminately targeting civilians, but Israel officials say the strikes are aimed at eroding military …
Israeli Father Tells of Moment His Children Were Kidnapped
Yoni Asher says his wife and two daughters, ages 5 and 3, were kidnapped from an Israeli border town by gunmen on Saturday and taken to Gaza.
Israeli Witness Recounts How Militants Invaded His Village
A resident of a town taken by Hamas militants describes hearing attackers outside his window, running and shooting, as they tried to find people to take hostage.
Yom Kippur Prayers Split Israelis in Tel Aviv
A confrontation in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur is part of a wider battle over the character of Israel as the government tries to weaken the judiciary.
Official Visits Between Saudi Arabia and Israel Highlight Warming Ties
Israel’s tourism minister went to Saudi Arabia, and a Saudi envoy toured the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The trips reflected how the two countries are moving toward normalizing their relationship.