Turkey’s President hopes ceasefire agreement will be ‘beneficial’ for Palestinians
Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel but expressed concern over continued attacks.
Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire in 15-month-long war in Gaza begins
A truce in the brutal war that began with the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks trades 3 Israeli hostages for 100 Palestinian prisoners. No American is on the list.
Israeli Far-Right Ministers Oppose Gaza Ceasefire Deal With Hamas
Two far-right Israeli ministers publicly opposed a Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Sunday in another sign of widening cracks in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. Hardline National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and two other ministers from his nationalist-religious party resigned from Netanyahu's cabinet over the deal,
Turkey’s Erdogan welcomes ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel
Speaking to Justice and Development Party (AKP) supporters, Erdogan credited his country as supporting the brokerage of the ceasefire process in Gaza, and expressed hope that the people of Gaza would "breathe a little easier" during the ceasefire.
Gazans cheer as ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes hold
Thousands of Palestinians burst into the streets across Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday, some in celebration, others to visit the graves of relatives, while many rushed back to see what remained of their homes.
Israel says Gaza ceasefire to begin as Hamas names hostages after causing delay
Israel says the Gaza ceasefire will begin at 11:15 a.m. local time. The announcement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office came after Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to release on Sunday.
Is Turkey a threat to Israel?
Most importantly, the commission offers a truism about Israel’s future survival: The Jewish state cannot afford to lose even ...
Diplomacy Is All Hamas Has Left in the Arsenal
For the Islamist militant group, armed struggle now looks like a dead end. Its future in Gaza depends on the civilian ...
Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
The ceasefire as agreed to in Qatar is set to last 42 days. Over that period, 33 hostages are expected to be freed in ...