Gaza, Israel and Hamas

American-Israeli Keith Siegel, 2 other hostages released in Gaza in 3rd exchange of Israel-Hamas ceasefire
It is believed that at least two of the six American hostages still held in Gaza are alive — Sagui Dekel-Chen, 35, who grew up in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and Edan Alexander, 19, from Tenafly, New Jersey. Four other Americans are believed to have been killed in captivity.
Could the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal be in jeopardy after Trump's Gaza comments?
Family members of the remaining Israeli hostages still in Gaza are concerned about the next phase of the deal with Hamas after President Trump's comments about reshaping the Middle East. CBS News' Robert Berger explains.
Israel's Netanyahu says negotiations start Monday for next phase of Gaza ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will start negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire when he meets with U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East Envoy, Steve Witkoff, on Monday in Washington,
American Keith Siegel among hostages set for release in next Israel-Hamas exchange under ceasefire
Dual U.S.-Israeli national Keith Siegel is among the 3 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in the fourth swap with Israel.
Third round of hostage releases begins as part of Hamas' Gaza ceasefire agreement with Israel
Hamas released eight more hostages in Gaza Thursday as part of an ongoing ceasefire agreement with Israel in exchange for releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
Israel Blocks Gazans From North, Saying Hamas Breached Cease-Fire Deal
Some troops had been expected to withdraw to allow hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans to go home. But Israel said the hostage exchange before that step had not gone as agreed. Hamas accused Israel of stalling.
Qatar's Prime Minister Calls on Hamas, Israel to Begin Immediate Talks on Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two
Qatar's prime minister on Sunday called on Israel and Hamas to immediately begin negotiating phase two of the Gaza ceasefire, adding that there is no clear plan for when talks will begin. "We demand (Hamas and Israel) to engage immediately as stipulated in the agreement,
American man, 2 Israelis freed in 3rd swap with Hamas as ceasefire holds
Siegel appeared to have lost weight during his captivity, but he waved and smiled as Hamas militants prepared to hand him over to Red Cross staff. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said the three freed men would be reunited with family members and taken for medical checks and care at hospitals in Israel.
Israel prepares for next round of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas
Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's discussions in Washington, Israel will dispatch a working-level delegation to Qatar at the end of the week to address technical aspects of the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas,
Gaza Strip: Hamas says ready to negotiate for 2nd phase of ceasefire
Gaza Strip - Recent A source from the political bureau of Hamas said on Monday that the movement is ready to engage in indirect negotiations with Israel to implement the second phase of the ceasefire and a potential prisoner-for-hostage exchange.
Deadline for more Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks on Monday
In the Middle East, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been holding. But the deal requires more negotiations before the next phase can start — and there are some challenges in the way.
Donald Trump to sign order sanctioning ICC over its treatment of Israel
He will also impose punishing actions on those individuals' family members. The ICC, which is seated in The Hague ...
Israel's backing of Trump's Gaza 'takeover' plan threatens ceasefire negotiations, warns Egypt
After Israel announced preparations for the departure of Palestinians from Gaza, despite international rejection of President ...
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Four female hostages return to Israel; 200 Palestinians released
Latest news and live updates on the Gaza ceasefire deal as four female hostages are set to be released. The hostages are all ...
Israel preparing to send team to Doha to discuss ceasefire
Israel is preparing to send a high-level delegation to the Qatari capital Doha to discuss continued implementation of the ...
Israel’s Cease-Fire in Gaza Overcomes Snag but Appears Fragile in Lebanon
Israel and Hamas reached a deal to resolve a disagreement over the exchange of a female civilian hostage that had threatened ...
Trump envoy Witkoff in Israel to oversee ceasefire deal
Trump sent Witkoff to ensure the ceasefire agreement advances to the second phase, which will require hashing out more thorny ...
Israel's defence minister orders army to prepare for Gaza residents' departure, after controversial Trump plan
Israel's defence minister ordered the army on Thursday to prepare a plan to allow the "voluntary departure" of residents from Gaza, Israeli media said, after President Trump drew widespread ...
Trump says reports he’s working with Israel to ‘blow Iran into smithereens’ are ‘greatly exaggerated’
President Trump denied reports that he is working with Israel to "blow Iran into smithereens," while calling for a deal that ...