Israel accused Hamas of rejecting a U.S. proposal to extend phase one of the ceasefire deal. Describing the aid stoppage as "blackmail," Hamas said it was ready to begin talks for the next phase.

Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages ...

Israel reportedly expects a ceasefire in the Gaza war to proceed even though Hamas has yet to name the hostages it will release on Sunday. On Saturday, the terror ...

A comprehensive agreement to return all kidnapped is possible and is the duty of the Israeli government to its citizens who remain in the Hamas tunnels,' the Hostages and Missing Families Forum ...

Rubio says US hostage envoy's direct meeting with Hamas was 'one-off' President Donald Trump's hostage envoy Adam Boehler's direct meetings with Palestinian militant group Hamas on the release of ...

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are meeting mediators for the first time since the truce began in January. Philippe Lazzarini warns of a renewed hunger crisis unless aid and electricity supplies ...

Save One Life UK faces investigation over claim funds in Gaza could end up providing ‘material support’ for terrorists behind Oct 7 attacks ...

The conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them.

Israel and the United States rejected an Egyptian-drafted reconstruction plan, which includes control of the Gaza Strip passing from Hamas to the Palestinian Authority. Washington has put forward ...