Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in the latest exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza, part of a ...

following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) Released Palestinian prisoner and prominent former militant Zakaria Zubeidi talks to the media during ...

He was one of the most senior Hamas leaders inside the territory and one of Israel’s most-wanted militants. Mr. Zubeidi, who was also once a theater director, stunned Israelis and Palestinians ...

Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages ...

The first stage of the ceasefire to due to last six weeks and see “a full and complete ceasefire” while 33 hostages in Gaza and up to 1,900 Palestinian prisoners in Israel are to be freed.

Israel calls up reservists as fears for fragile Gaza ceasefire rise Middle Eastcategory· 1:01 AM UTC Jordan's King Abdullah discussed on Wednesday "dangerous developments" in Gaza and the West ...

The conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them.