Tag: Gaza
American-Israeli freed in Hamas’ latest hostage release
As the ceasefire continues to hold, Hamas released three more hostages on Saturday, including American-Israeli Keith Siegel, who was held for 15 months. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.
The state of Hamas’ militant wing after 15 months of war
Israel's offensive in Gaza was meant to weaken the militant group Hamas and ensure that an attack like that which occurred on Oct. 7 never happened again. As the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war continues to hold, Elizabeth Palmer examines whether Israel...
Israel, Hamas appear to agree on tentative Gaza ceasefire deal: officials
Qatari and Hamas officials say a ceasefire has been reached to pause Israel's military offensive in Gaza and release dozens of hostages.
Hamas stands by hostage release terms as Trump pushes for deal by Jan. 20
A Hamas official said Trump was rash to say 'all hell will break out' unless the remaining hostages being held in Gaza go free by his Jan. 20 inauguration.
Israeli strikes kill 12 in the Gaza Strip as conflict grinds into 2025
Israeli strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, officials said Wednesday, as the nearly 15-month conflict ground on into the new year.
A 4th infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza as families share blankets in seaside tents
At least three other babies have died from the cold in recent weeks, according to local health officials.
Palestinians say Israel has detained director of one of last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza
The announcement comes a day after Israeli troops stormed the hospital, forcing many staff and patients outside to strip in winter weather, according to the ministry.
Israel raids north Gaza hospital, ministry says staff out of contact
Youssef Abu El-Rish, the Hamas-appointed deputy health minister, said Israeli forces had set fire to the surgical department and laboratory and a storehouse.
Israeli expert urges justice for both Israeli, Palestinian victims of sexual violence
The Israeli expert leading a civilian commission into sexual violence by Hamas and Israeli soldiers is calling for global bodies to recognize "a new crime against humanity."
A rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16, and Palestinians mourn a dozen children in Gaza
A rocket fired from Yemen hit an area of Tel Aviv, leaving 16 people injured, days after Israeli airstrikes hit Houthi rebels who launched missiles in solidarity with Gaza.
Gaza protest blocks Metro Vancouver container port
Police say demonstrators have disrupted access to a major Metro Vancouver container port terminal, calling for an end to what they call "Canada's weapons trade with Israel."
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Beirut, Gaza as diplomats push for ceasefire
The escalation in Beirut comes after a U.S. envoy traveled to the region in pursuit of a ceasefire deal to end months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza while Netanyahu and Trump speak
Israeli strikes in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza kill dozens of people including children on Sunday. Prime Minister Netanyahu has spoken three times with Trump since election.
Israel has formally cut ties with UNRWA. What this could mean for Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has for years called for UNRWA to be dismantled, accusing it of anti-Israeli incitement.
Everyone in northern Gaza at ‘imminent risk’ of death, UN warns
The United States has said it was watching to ensure that Israel's actions on the ground in northern Gaza show it does not have a "policy of starvation" in the north.