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.
Many Israelis will remember 2024 as the year that over 100 Israeli hostages were held captive following their abduction by Hamas last year.Some anaylists say Israelis remain trapped in the horror of October 7 until the hostages are free.
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, would be effectively barred from operating in Gaza Strip by new Israeli laws, according to charity workers and families in Gaza. This could have a catastrophic impact for the 2 million people currently facing a year of violence and looming famine.
West Bank Palestinians are suffering, while others in Gaza are in verge of starvation. The entire West Bank economy is collapsing, and they are unable to find employment in Israel. Reporting from Ramallah in the West Bank is Linda Gradstein.
Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, addresses the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.