Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said on Wednesday that the military and security forces had recovered the remains of two Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack that ignited the war. “The bodies of…
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Palestinian Authority President Says Hamas Must Exit Gaza
Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority president, has called for Hamas to “hand over its weapons,” immediately free all hostages and cease ruling Gaza, the French presidency said on Tuesday after receiving a letter from him. The letter was addressed to…
Gaza Hospital Strike Draws New Attention to Israel’s Medical Facility Attacks
Israel’s strikes on a major hospital in southern Gaza on Tuesday, in a bid to kill a top Hamas commander, have drawn new attention to one of the war’s most contentious issues: Israeli attacks on medical facilities, and Hamas’s use…
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Northern Gaza Overnight, Health Officials Say
Israeli strikes killed dozens of Palestinians in northern Gaza overnight, Palestinian health officials said on Wednesday, as Israel threatens to ramp up its military campaign in the enclave despite mounting international pressure. The bodies of more than 50 people killed…
Militant’s Death Would Be Blow to Hamas, but May Have Limited Long-Term Consequences
The assassination of Muhammad Sinwar, the influential Hamas leader whom Israel tried to kill in a recent strike, would be a major tactical success for Israel but its long-term significance is unclear. The group has survived for decades despite Israel’s…
Militant’s Killing Would Be Blow to Hamas, but Long-Term Impact is Unclear
The assassination of Muhammad Sinwar, the influential Hamas leader whom Israel tried to kill in a recent strike, would be a major tactical success for Israel but its long-term significance is unclear. The group has survived for decades despite Israel’s…
Israel Bombards Gaza Seeking to Kill Top Hamas Leader, Officials Say
Israeli fighter jets bombarded the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Tuesday evening in an attempt to kill Mohammad Sinwar, one of Hamas’s remaining top leaders in the enclave, according to two Israeli military officials. Both officials spoke on…
Hamas Frees Edan Alexander, American Hostage Held in Gaza, in Deal With U.S.
Hamas released Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage it held in Gaza, on Monday evening, after mediators brokered a deal between the group and the United States that largely circumvented the Israeli government. Hamas and the Israeli military confirmed…
Who Is Edan Alexander, the American Hostage Held by Hamas in Gaza?
Edan Alexander, 21, is the last living American citizen held by Hamas in Gaza. On Sunday, the Palestinian militant group said it would free him, just days before President Trump is set to travel to the Middle East. Who is…
Hamas Says It Will Release Its Last American Hostage
Hamas, the Palestinian armed group, said on Sunday night that it would free Edan Alexander, the last living American citizen held captive in Gaza, just days before President Trump is expected to arrive in the region for the first major…