Hamas announces plans to release 3 more Israeli hostages, easing tensions over ceasefire violations and paving the way for ...

Families of Israeli hostages celebrate news of exchange involving the Middle East. Learn more about the hostages and ...

Among the banners printed in English, Hebrew and Arabic is the phrase “no migration except to Jerusalem” - a likely reference ...

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 ...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in his fourth trip to the Middle East last week since the October 7 attack by Hamas, took a rough agreement to Israel that its predominately Muslim neighbors ...

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 ...

Three hostages held in Gaza were released to their families on Sunday, the Israeli military has said, as the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel came into effect. The New York Times says ...

BANGKOK — Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel returned home on Sunday after their release from captivity. They were among 31 Thais taken by the ...

As Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the cease-fire deal, Israel’s prime minister has vowed a return to “intense fighting” if hostages are not freed by Saturday. By Lara Jakes ...

Displaced Palestinians wave the Palestinian flag as they return to Rafah, while a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas went into effect, in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Sunday. Emily Damari, right ...

A ceasefire deal currently in place promises the release of the hostages held by Hamas and other Palestinian militants in Gaza. The first stage of the ceasefire to due to last six weeks and see ...