Netanyahu chooses war – and his political survival – as Israelis demand hostage deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unabashedly prioritizing war – and the survival of his government – over the fate of 59 hostages still in Gaza and the will of most Israelis. Read More

Biden’s national security adviser calls for ceasefire deal after Israeli hostage rescue mission

National security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday said an “enduring ceasefire” deal between Israel and Hamas is “the only credible path forward” after an Israeli hostage rescue mission ... Read More

Israel celebrates hostage rescue operation, renewing national hope

Every morning over the past nine months we have woken in despair that the hostages are still being held in Gaza and in the hope that this morning will be the day we hear good news. Saturday was ... Read More

Hostage Rescue: Inside Israel's Covert Units

A dramatic hostage rescue in Gaza on June 8 opened a window to a world of espionage. Former Israeli counterterrorism officer Shir Peled explains the work of the undercover fighters. Photo ... Read More

Israel says Trump’s Middle East visit is the ‘window of opportunity’ for hostage deal

Israel says President Donald Trump's Middle East visit is the "window of opportunity" to secure a hostage deal before it launches a massive military operation to take over the Gaza Strip. Read More

Israel rescues 4 hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, and 210 Palestinians are reported killed

Israel on Saturday carried out its largest hostage rescue operation since the latest war with Hamas began, taking four to safety out of central Gaza in a heavy air and ground assault. At least 210 ... Read More

Israel-Hamas War Day 247: What's happening in Gaza, Middle East?

"And so today we are ... The parents of former hostage Andrey Kozlov, who was rescued from Hamas captivity during the Saturday IDF rescue operation, have landed in Israel and arrived at the ... Read More