Oscar-winning Palestinian director assaulted by Israeli settlers and detained, activist group says
Activists say Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning film “No Other Land” in the occupied West Bank, and he was then detained by the Israeli military.
Israel kills high-ranking Hamas leader after terror group refuses to release hostages
The airstrikes mark a return to the Israeli military campaign against Hamas following the Jan. 19 start of a ceasefire.
Hamas: Israeli airstrikes put hostages at risk as ceasefire breaks down
Israel launched its most intense airstrikes on Gaza since the January ceasefire, killing at least 44 people. Hamas warns the attacks threaten ongoing hostage negotiations as regional tensions escalate.
US strikes Yemen's Houthi rebels
The U.S. attacked Yemen’s Houthi-held areas, with President Trump promising “overwhelming lethal force” until the rebels stop attacking ships and disrupting maritime commerce.
Hamas issues ultimatum for release of last living American-Israeli hostage
Edan Alexander is the last living American hostage in captivity in the Gaza Strip
Trump administration cancels $400M in grants, contracts with Columbia University
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
Hamas dismisses Trump's 'last warning' or 'hell to pay' threat: What to know
A day after President Trump told Hamas to release all Israeli hostages, "or it’s over for you,” Hamas has brushed off Trump’s demands.
Trump shares apparent AI video offering ‘what's next’ for Gaza
President Trump shared an AI video of “what’s next" for Gaza that included a sunny beachside resort town alongside images of bearded bellydancers and a golden Trump balloon and statue.
4 dead hostages, including mother and 2 young sons, will be returned from Gaza
The handover is part of the ceasefire agreement.
Former hostage describes time in Hamas captivity: "Starved and tortured"
A North Carolina native who spent 484 days in captivity after being taken by Hamas said he was kicked, spat on and held with no water, light or air to breathe.
Ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all Israeli hostages by Saturday, Trump says
Hamas said it would delay the release of any more hostages, citing Israel's violation of the ceasefire terms.
Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza Strip, doesn't rule out troop deployment
President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, marking the first foreign leader visit of Trump’s second term.
Hamas releases 3 more hostages, including US citizen, as part of fragile ceasefire deal
American-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas were released by the terror group Hamas on Saturday.
Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments
President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.
Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in Gaza ceasefire swap for 200 prisoners
Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City, parading them publicly before their transfer, as part of a ceasefire agreement.
Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage deal
Currently, the Israeli government is set to vote on the measure on Saturday, which would delay the release of the first three hostages until Monday.
Israeli man to be released by Hamas as his family in Sarasota waits with mixed emotions
Sagui Dekel-Chen has been in captivity since Hamas took him hostage as part of their October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel. That is expected to end soon, however.
Netanyahu disputes word of hostage-release ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas
Mediators say Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement following weeks of negotiations, pausing a destructive 15-month war in Gaza. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says details have yet to be finalized.
Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages
Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. This three-phase plan would need to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.