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The new construction, visible in satellite imagery, suggests an extended presence. Israel says its forces will stay as long ...

Hamas has freed three hostages as part of the ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip. Two released hostages, Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas, arrived in Israel and were on their way to an initial reception ...

The border point had been closed after Israel invaded the southern city of Rafah in May but is opening again as part of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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Ofer Kalderon, a French-Israeli hostage, was taken captive from Kibbutz Nir Oz. His teenage children, Sahar and Erez, and his ex-wife, Hadas, were also abducted, but they were freed during the ...

Israel and Hamas released another round of Gaza hostages and Palestinian prisoners as part of their ceasefire deal. Follow for live updates.

GAZA: Palestinian militant group Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages on Saturday (Feb 1), and dozens of Palestinian ...

The European Union has restarted its civilian mission to monitor the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt at Rafah, a key ...

The ceasefire is aimed at winding down the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and Hamas.

Palestinian militant group Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages on Saturday, in the latest stage of a truce aimed at ending the 15-month war in Gaza.