News that three high-profile hostages are expected to be released has brought excitement and trepidation to Israel on Friday.

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Follow NBC News live updates for the latest coverage of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.

With Gaza’s north repopulated, Israel’s options for renewing the war become increasingly complex given the shifting dynamics on the ground. As people move north it seems that a lot of this war ...

The Army Black Hawk is said to have been flying higher than it should have been when it collided with a passenger jet, killing 67 people. And the air traffic controller on duty was doing a job usually ...

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President Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau as the acting FAA administrator following a tragic aircraft collision near Washington, D.C. Rocheleau, with over two decades of experience at the FAA ...

Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks will face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic Senators during ...

Eight more hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released amid chaotic scenes as part of the ceasefire deal with Israel.

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