The hostages were released in a staged handover that saw them surrounded by Hamas gunmen and crowds of civilians.

Terror group exploiting ceremonies to rebuild its forces and conduct reconnaissance of surrounding areas, Israeli sources say ...

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest coverage of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas has been using hostage-release operations to rebuild its forces and map territory within Gaza, according to Israeli sources. The terror group is deploying more soldiers at each successive ...

It’s important to understand how abuse of women is a key part of how Hamas remains in power. Hamas purposely targeted women ...

After more than a year hiding in tunnels and dodging air strikes, uniformed Hamas fighters returned to the ruined streets of ...

Among the many striking images of the three Israeli hostages being released Sunday, the video of dozens of armed Hamas ...

Two hundred Palestinian prisoners have also been released today by Israel in the latest stage of a ceasefire deal.

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 ...

He was one of the most senior Hamas leaders inside the territory and one of Israel’s most-wanted militants. By Adam Rasgon and Cassandra Vinograd Adam Rasgon reported from Jerusalem, and ...