After Israel cut off any aid to the Gaza Strip, panic buying ensued, casting uncertainty on the longevity of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the U.S.-designated terror group. A permanent end to the war is what Hamas wants to talk, while Israel wants to prolong the existing ceasefire for another seven weeks.
Israelis are grieving over the deaths of a mother and her two toddlers who were taken hostage by Hamas. Their funerals took place as Israel and the US-designated terror group’s ceasefire in its first phase draws to a close with no plans for proceeding to the next stage.
As the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas is about to expire early next month, Hamas returned the bodies of three Israeli hostages and a fourth, unidentified woman on Thursday. While Arab nations scramble to find out an alternative with a counter-proposal to President Donald Trump’s declaration that he will take over Gaza, the United States is pressuring the warring parties to move forward with the second phase.
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza as the first phase of an Israeli-Hamas truce has taken effect. But many find their homes completely destroyed.
Hamas militants have released five Thai farm workers after holding them captive for more than 15 months in Gaza, as part of a recently struck ceasefire and prisoner deal with the Israeli government.
There is a long road to recovery for Israeli hostages who were released from Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal. Experts say it will take time for the physical and psychological pain they and others experienced to heal.
A planned six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza began Sunday, bringing comfort and joy to both Israelis and Palestinians.Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners, while Hamas freed three female hostages.Many Israelis credit the agreement to Donald Trump, the incoming president of the United States.
A multi-phase ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will result in the release of some hostages that the militant group has been holding for more than a year. The agreement was hailed by President Joe Biden, who urged his successor, Donald Trump, to put it into effect.
According to a new analysis, Israel’s assault against Hamas militants in Gaza has claimed much more lives than the official figure.
Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, briefs reporters prior to the United Nations Security Council meeting on the Middle East.