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Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?
The fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas was laid bare on Saturday, after Israel accused Hamas of withholding a hostage, prompting a halt in the movement of Gazan civilians back to their homes in the north.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Four female hostages return to Israel; 200 Palestinians released
Latest news and live updates on the Gaza ceasefire deal as four female hostages are set to be released. The hostages are all Israeli soldiers.
Hamas warns Israel of ‘repercussions’ as hostage release row escalates
Israel and Hamas accused each other of breaching the terms of the ceasefire deal on Saturday after four more hostages were released from Gaza.
Moment Hamas releases four Israeli hostages under ceasefire deal
Footage shows the moment Hamas released four Israeli hostages under ceasefire deal in Gaza. Hamas released them in exchange for a group of Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas releases 4 more hostages as part of ceasefire agreement with Israel
Four female soldiers taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023 by Hamas were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on Saturday morning, and then transferred to the Israeli military.
Hamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers as part of Gaza ceasefire deal
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday released four female Israeli soldiers in exchange for a group of about 200 prisoners Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the 15-month-old war in Gaza.
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal will unfold — and why it is so precarious
Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza, the first hostages have been released and many Palestinians have returned to what remains of their homes in the first few days of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
Trump makes 2,000-pound bombs available to Israel, undoing Biden pause
By Steve Holland, Nandita Bose and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican President Donald Trump said on Saturday ...
Trump ends Biden's hold on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel
President Donald Trump has ended his predecessor's hold on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, lifting a pressure point that ...
New Leaders in Lebanon Face Test as Israel Is Poised to Keep Troops There
Any prolonged Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon could breathe new life into Hezbollah, challenging the political ...
Four hostages freed but Israel blocks people in Gaza returning north
Hamas released four female Israeli hostages on Saturday, in a second round of exchanges between Israel and Hamas which also ...
Israel orders thousands of Lebanese not to return to border area
The warning came a day after Israel said its forces would remain in south Lebanon beyond a Sunday deadline for their ...
Israel and Hamas Dispute Over Hostage Leaves Displaced Palestinians Waiting
Israel is preventing movement to the north of Gaza until plans are set for the release of Arbel Yehud, one of the last ...
Israel tells UN it's shutting down all UNRWA operations in Jerusalem: 'acute security risks'
Israel demands UNRWA halt operations in Jerusalem by January 30, citing Hamas ties and security risks. The move follows ...
Israel releases 200 Palestinians from prisons as part of agreement
Israel has released 200 Palestinians from its prisons as part of its agreement with Hamas. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian ...
Sweeping Halt to Foreign Aid Does Not Apply to Arms for Israel and Egypt
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s orders could force many groups working on global aid to stop their programs. And the White ...