Israel, Gaza and Hamas

Trump envoy Witkoff in Israel to oversee ceasefire deal
Trump sent Witkoff to ensure the ceasefire agreement advances to the second phase, which will require hashing out more thorny questions about Gaza’s future.
Qatar Will Help Trump 'Pressure' Israel and Hamas to Uphold Gaza Ceasefire
A Qatari official has told Newsweek that the country at the center of the recently established ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement will support President Donald Trump in pushing both sides to adhere to the truce.
Three Israelis released by Hamas in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal – along with five Thai hostages
Hamas has handed over three Israelis and five Thai nationals in chaotic scenes at multiple locations in Gaza, as part of the latest phase of a fragile ceasefire deal.Arbel Yehoud, 29, and Gadi Moses,
Israel approves ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, beginning Sunday
Israel’s government approved a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for the agreement to take effect Sunday and potentially signalling a new chapter in a bloody 15-month conflict that has enflamed the Middle East.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal begins with release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Israel, Hamas reach deal to release hostages and allow Palestinians to return to Gaza Strip
An agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas that involves the release of additional hostages and the return of Palestinians to the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday
The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect in less than 24 hours, Qatar’s foreign ministry said on Saturday.
Hamas set to release three more Israeli hostages easing first crisis of ceasefire deal
Qatar mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas to release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The exchange is set for Thursday.View on euronews
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal begins with release of hostages, prisoners
The first three hostages were released Sunday after the ceasefire officially began. A total of 33 hostages will be released in the first phase of the deal.
Hamas hands over Israeli soldier in latest round of swaps under ceasefire deal
Agam Berger was captured alongside four other female soldiers when Hamas militants raided Israel on October 7 2023.
Israel says Hamas has agreed to release three Israeli hostages
Among those freed is Arbel Yehoud, whose release was at the center of a dispute that threatened to unravel the fragile ...
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First hostages set for release after Israel-Hamas ceasefire’s bumpy start
Qatar, a key negotiator in the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement ... 24 hours to welcome legal objections to the deal. The proposed ceasefire and hostage release deal would end ...
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Israel approves a ceasefire with Hamas with the first set of hostages due out Sunday
The Israeli government has approved a ceasefire and hostage deal with the Palestinian ... days after mediators Qatar and the United States announced both Israel and Hamas agreed to the ...