Israel, Hamas agree on four-day truce, hostage release and aid into Gaza
Israel’s government and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange...
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Israeli drone strike kills 4 Hamas terrorists in Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon has killed four members of the Palestinian terror group Hamas, a Palestinian official and a Lebanese security official...
Ex-mayor of Johannesburg posts photos holding rifle, praising Hamas
A former mayor of Johannesburg, South Africa posts online a picture of himself holding an assault rifle accompanied with the words “we stand with Hamas,”...
Hamas, Israel ‘close’ to a truce: What their deal may include? 5 things to know
A leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Tuesday that it is "close to reaching" a truce deal in the Israel-Hamas war. "We are...
Qatar believes hostage exchange deal between Israel, Hamas is ‘imminent’: Premier
Qatar said Sunday that a hostage exchange deal between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas is “imminent.” Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani...
Two ships divert course away from Red Sea area after vessel seized by Houthis
Two commercial ships that diverted their course in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden were connected to the same maritime group whose vessel was...
Iran denies involvement in cargo ship’s seizure by Houthi rebels
Iran has denied that it was involved in the seizure of a Japanese-operated cargo ship off the coast of Yemen by Houthi rebels. The Galaxy...
Israel faces spike in rocket fire, despite northern Gaza progress
Israel on Monday faced increased rocket fire in both the North and the South, despite slow but steady progress rooting out Hamas in northern Gaza....
Japan appeals for release of seized cargo ship
The Japanese government has condemned the seizure of a Japanese cargo ship by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels and appealed for the release of the vessel and...
Negotiators near deal with Hamas to release hostages
Negotiators are getting closer to an agreement with Hamas to release an initial 50 civilians in exchange for Israel allowing in more aid including fuel,...
Hamas Leader Who Tricked Israel Is Top Target For Assassination
Five years ago, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, scrawled a note on a document that he knew Egyptian intermediaries would hand to...
Heavy Fighting Erupts Around Northern Gaza Hospital
Heavy fighting erupted Monday around a hospital in northern Gaza as Israel pressed on with its offensive against Hamas militants. The Hamas-run health ministry in...