Hamas, Israel

Hamas says to give names of hostages on Friday for next swap with Israel
A senior Hamas official told AFP that his group will provide on Friday the names of four Israeli women hostages to be freed the following day in the second exchange of a ceasefire agreement.If all goes according to plan,
Hamas names hostages to be freed in next swap with Israel
Hamas has announced the release of four Israeli women soldiers held hostage since October 7, as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel. The swap, which includes the release of Palestinian prisoners, is aimed at ending the Gaza war.
Cease-fire between Israel, Hamas to go into effect Sunday morning, Qatar says
The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel is expected to go into effect on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time, Qatar’s foreign ministry announced Saturday.
Gaza ceasefire: Hamas to release 4 female Israel soldiers, reveals their names
The Palestinian militant group released three female Israeli hostages on January 19, when the ceasefire kicked in.
Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday
Qatar’s foreign ministry says the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) on Sunday.
First hostages set for release after Israel-Hamas ceasefire’s bumpy start
Qatar, a key negotiator in the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, confirmed Saturday that the first hostages will be released in less than 24 hours. Qatari Foreign Minister Majid al-Ansari
Qatar PM Says Israel, Hamas Must Show 'Good Faith' For Lasting Gaza Peace
Qatar's prime minister said Tuesday that a lasting peace in Gaza would depend on Israel and Hamas acting in "good faith", days into a fragile truce in the Palestinian territory mediated by the Gulf state.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar | AP Explains
Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.
Qatar's foreign ministry says drafts of possible agreement sent to both Hamas and Israel
Qatar has handed over drafts of a possible ceasefire agreement to both Hamas and Israel, Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday, adding that this is the closest point to a deal over the past months.
Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal could enable rearming of Gaza terrorist's groups
As the cease-fire deal is underway between Israel and Hamas terrorists, some military and political commentators in Israel are worried that the deal will enable the Iran-backed terror group to rearm.
Qatar PM hopes Palestinian Authority will return to Gaza when war ends
Qatar's Prime Minister said in Davos on Tuesday he hoped the Palestinian Authority would return to play a governing role in ...
Biden speaks with Israel's Netanyahu as ceasefire negotiations take place in Qatar
The Biden administration is putting pressure on a deal before the inauguration, which will see President-elect Donald Trump ...
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 ...
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To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies’ deep distrust
Inside a lavish clubhouse on Doha’s waterfront, tensions strained by months of fruitless back-and-forth weighed on ...
Opinion
The Trump administration must resist the temptation of direct talks with Hamas
Last week’s Hamas-Israel hostage deal revealed a glaring and uncomfortable reality - the United States, albeit indirectly, became entangled with a murderous jihadi group. Securing the release of ...
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Trump Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says he’s open to ‘dialogue’ with Hamas, praises Qatar
Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, said on Wednesday that he welcomed the potential for “a dialogue” ...
Trump's Israel support comes with strings attached
Week one of Trump's presidency reveals dual approach: public backing for Israel through executive orders while pressuring ...
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Hamas at Crossroads: Pragmatism, Isolation, and the Uncertain Path Ahead
Hamas faces an uncertain future post-ceasefire, grappling with leadership losses, declining foreign support, and strained ...