24 hostages released from Gaza, 39 Palestinian prisoners swapped after temporary ceasefire deal

39 Palestinian prisoners have also been swapped. In all, 50 captives are set to be freed during a 4-day truce. GAZA -- Twenty-four hostages are among the first group released by Hamas Friday, ... Read More

Witkoff says Trump administration opposes additional partial hostage release deals

US special envoy Steve Witkoff says the Trump administration’s official position is to oppose additional partial Gaza hostage deals, lining up behind Israel which has avoided responding to a proposal ... Read More

Trump says US in 'very deep' negotiations with Hamas, urges release of hostages

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington was in "very deep" negotiations with Palestinian militant group Hamas and urged them to release all hostages held in Gaza. Read More

Pope Leo calls for ceasefire, hostages' release in Israel-Hamas conflict

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo made a "strong appeal" to the global community on Wednesday to end the nearly two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas, calling for a permanent ceasefire, the ... Read More

Following Trump’s lead, Netanyahu shifts strategy on ceasefire even after Hamas accepts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the U.S. Independence Day reception, known as the annual "Fourth of July" celebration, hosted by Newsmax, in Jerusalem August 13, 2025. - Ronen Zvulun ... Read More

Netanyahu says Israel to begin Gaza ceasefire negotiations to end war, release hostages

(Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel will begin immediate negotiations for the release of all hostages held in Gaza and an end to the nearly two-year-old war on ... Read More

Israeli military says strikes on Gaza hospital targeted what it says was a Hamas camera

JERUSALEM (AP) — A deadly Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital that killed 20 people, including five journalists, was targeting what the military believed was a Hamas surveillance camera, as well as ... Read More

UN demands ‘accountability’ over Gaza hospital attack as Israel releases initial inquiry findings

The United Nations demanded “accountability and justice” for a double strike on a Gaza hospital that killed health workers and journalists, as Israel released the findings of an initial inquiry into ... Read More

Israeli military says strikes on Gaza hospital targeted a Hamas camera, without providing evidence

Deir Al-Balah, Gaza Strip — The Israeli military said Tuesday that its double strike on a Gaza hospital that killed 20 people targeted what it believed was a Hamas surveillance camera. But the first ... Read More