Gaza, Hamas and Israel

Palestinians head back to northern Gaza amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Militant group Hamas has hailed the return of thousands of displaced people to northern Gaza a "victory", as Palestinians gathered with their belongings to return to the strip for the first time since the war began.
Israel lets Palestinians return to northern Gaza for the first time in over a year as truce holds
The opening was delayed over a dispute between Hamas and Israel, which said the militant group had changed the order of the hostages it released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Netanyahu Postpones Gaza Ceasefire Deal Over Hamas 'Last Minute Crisis'
Netanyahu's office said Thursday his Cabinet won't meet to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas backs down from what it called a "last minute crisis."
Gaza ceasefire hits snag over hostage release, return to the north
Palestinians trying to return to northern Gaza were stranded on two highways in a standoff that threatened to undo the shaky peace between Israel and Hamas.
Netanyahu Faces a Political Crisis Over the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
With his far-right coalition partners opposing an end to the war and threatening to quit, the Israeli prime minister may have to choose: them or the agreement.
Israel's Netanyahu delays Gaza cease-fire vote, accusing Hamas of trying to back out of deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and bring a pause to more than a year of fighting.
Hamas frees four Israeli hostages in second swap of Gaza deal
Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu Alkas JERUSALEM/CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) -The Palestinian militant movement Hamas released four female Israeli soldier hostages on Saturday, in return for some 200 Palestinian prisoners,
Israel Says Hamas Committed Two Violations Of Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Israel said on Sunday that Hamas had violated a ceasefire agreement, which came into effect one week ago and has so far resulted in the release of seven hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
Israel, Hamas reach deal to release hostages and allow Palestinians to return to Gaza Strip
An agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas that involves the release of additional hostages and the return of Palestinians to the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
Israel's Might Questioned? Netanyahu Weighs Breaking Agreement as Hamas Violates Gaza Truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering ending the fragile ceasefire agreement with Hamas after claims that the militant group breached the truce twice. Reports indicate that Hamas has failed to provide a list of hostages as stipulated in the ceasefire terms,
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The Limited Future of the Ceasefire in Gaza
The Israel-Hamas cease-fire has brought a measure of relief to Israelis and Palestinians. But everyone recognizes that what ...
Why Netanyahu's political future is as fragile as the ceasefire
Israel’s enemies across the region have been badly weakened during 15 months of war. Israeli hostages have begun to come home ...
Cease-fire in Gaza Strip was widely welcomed. It may not last. Here’s why
Netanyahu is under pressure from right-wing members of his coalition government to resume bombardment of the Gaza Strip until ...
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 ...
Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies
Even before it was signed, the Gaza ceasefire forced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into a tight spot - between a ...
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Netanyahu Already Twisting Gaza Ceasefire to Make Trump Cave to Him
Donald Trump jumped to claim credit for brokering the ceasefire moments after it was announced on Wednesday, despite the fact ...
Middle East latest: Israeli forces may not pull out of Lebanon on time, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested Friday that his county’s military might not withdraw all of its forces ...
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The Gaza ceasefire is stoking violence in the West Bank
Meanwhile on the ground in Gaza the ceasefire, which came into effect on January 19th, is holding. The first hostages have ...