The militants said they would need special equipment to retrieve more bodies in Gaza. The announcement could put the truce with Israel at risk.
Tag: Gaza Strip
With Truce in Place, Hamas Pursues Bloody Crackdown on Rivals in Gaza
A video this week captured Hamas fighters in Gaza executing Palestinian rivals as the militant group tries to assert that it is still the dominant force in the territory after two years of war with Israel.
Trump Calls for Israel’s President to Pardon Netanyahu. Could It Happen?
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been on trial for corruption since 2020, battling charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate but related cases.
Why Was the President of FIFA at the Gaza Summit?
Gianni Infantino, the head of soccer’s global governing body, frequently appears alongside President Trump at events outside the realm of sports.
Israel Pressures Hamas to Return Bodies, but Gaza’s Destruction Poses Challenge
The Israeli government is considering limits on aid to Gaza to penalize Hamas for not turning over more bodies of former hostages. But devastation in the enclave complicates the retrieval of all remains.
Now Comes the Hard Part for the Gaza Cease-Fire Plan
Hamas released hostages and agreed to abide by a cease-fire, but persuading it to lay down its arms is another matter.
Trump and Abbas Share Moment of Rapprochement in Egypt
The Palestinian leader was recently denied a U.S. visa, preventing him from going to the United Nations last month to witness the recognition of a Palestinian state by several nations.
Trump Calls for Israel’s President to Pardon Netanyahu. Could it Happen?
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been on trial for corruption since 2020, battling charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate but related cases.
Beyond the Pomp of Egypt Summit, Arab Leaders Brace for Tough Negotiations
The meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, could expedite an end to the Gaza war, but regional powers must still resolve the thorny details that have stymied negotiations.
The Release of Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners in Photos and Videos
Twenty living hostages were freed by Hamas on Monday under the cease-fire deal, and Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.