3 days ago · Hamas officials say they’ve begun talks with international mediators over the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza that began last month.

4 days ago · Even in war, branding applies. Israel and Hamas are engaged in a parallel battle of optics despite a ceasefire that took effect Jan. 19 after more than a year of devastating war.

On 7 October 2023, militant groups led by Hamas, the political and military organization governing Gaza, launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,195 Israelis and foreign nationals, including 815 civilians, and taking 251 hostages. [76][77] After clearing militants from its territory, Israel launched an intensive bombing campaign [78][79 ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Hundreds marched in Jerusalem on Tuesday against an expected agreement between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. Israeli protesters chanted, “You don’t make a deal with the devil,” and shouted that the Israeli government has “no mandate to surrender to Hamas.”

Israel's Cabinet has approved a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza that will bring a halt to fighting and see the release of dozens of hostages held in the enclave.

Oct 7, 2023 · Hamas is a Palestinian armed group and political movement in the Gaza Strip. On 7 October 2023 it attacked Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages. This...

Jan 18, 2025 · Middle East Highlights: Israel’s Cease-Fire Deal With Hamas to Take Effect Sunday The truce will begin at 8:30 a.m., according to the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, a mediator in the talks. U.S. and ...

The Israel-Hamas War is the war between Israel and Palestinian militants, especially Hamas, that began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched an assault on Israel that killed more than 1,200 people in Israel.

Nov 20, 2023 · Israeli officials vowed to destroy Hamas, the Palestinian group that controls the Gaza Strip and is considered a terrorist organization by the United States, Israel and other countries.

Dec 7, 2023 · Israel has accused Hamas of concealing command centers within civilian buildings, including schools and hospitals, and has declared some of them to be legitimate targets. Israel’s maps appeared...