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. Throughout, each side ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will discuss “victory over Hamas,” countering Iran and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries in his meeting with U.S. President Donald ...

It is believed that at least two of the six American hostages still held in Gaza are alive — Sagui Dekel-Chen, 35, who grew ...

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Israel and Hamas released another round of Gaza hostages and Palestinian prisoners as part of their ceasefire deal. Follow for live updates.

Campaigners say Bushra Shaikh is portrayed as ‘virtuous’ in show about migrants despite offensive tweets about Israel and ‘European Jews’ ...

The ongoing and fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas continues, as three Israeli hostages were released on Saturday.

Hamas released the three men as part of a staggered hostage-for-prisoner exchange under a 42-day cease-fire deal that went into effect last month.

Fourth swap of captives for prisoners comes as 50 Palestinians due to leave through Rafah crossing to hospitals abroad.

Israel began releasing a group of Palestinian prisoners hours after Hamas freed three hostages as part of the ceasefire deal that has halted 15 months of fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas has handed American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel, 65, over to the Red Cross, the third hostage to be released Saturday ...