Nov 27 Israel and Hamas reach agreement to extend truce for two more days, Qatar's foreign ministry says By Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The cease-fire came into effect Friday after several weeks of indirect negotiations mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt. Continue reading
Nov 26 Jordan's foreign minister seeks help from European diplomats in call for war in Gaza to end By Renata Brito, Associated Press Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Sunday he hopes a meeting of Mediterranean officials will help bridge a gap between Arab and European countries in calling for a humanitarian pause in Gaza to become a permanent cease-fire. Continue reading
Nov 26 Several Palestinians killed in Israeli raid amid surging West Bank violence, officials say By Majdi Mohammed, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israeli forces operating in the occupied West Bank killed at least eight Palestinians, including at least one militant, in a 24-hour period, Palestinian health officials said Sunday, as a fragile pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip entered… Continue reading
Nov 26 Hamas releases 3rd group of hostages as fragile cease-fire deal with Israel holds By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was back on track Sunday as the militants freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis and the first American, in a third exchange under a four-day truce that the U.S. said it hoped… Continue reading
Nov 25 In West Bank, Palestinians rejoice over release of women and minors from Israeli prisons By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Dozens of freed Palestinian prisoners, some accused of minor offenses and others convicted in attacks on Israeli security forces, have returned home in the occupied West Bank following their release as part of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas. Continue reading
Nov 25 After hours-long delay, Hamas releases 17 more hostages for 39 Palestinians, Israel says By Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Hamas released 13 Israelis and four foreigners late Saturday in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated… Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 4:30 Qatari official on role in mediating Israeli hostage release and temporary cease-fire By Nick Schifrin The hostage deal between Israel and Hamas was mediated by Qatar. Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari is an advisor to the prime minister of Qatar and the official spokesperson for the Qatari foreign ministry. He joined Nick Schifrin to… Continue watching
Nov 24 Nightmare continues for families of hostages not slated for release during temporary truce By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas will bring relief to dozens whose relatives are being held captive. But with some 240 hostages in militant hands, only a fraction of families will be reunited under the current arrangement. Continue reading
Nov 24 Live updates: Day 1 of temporary cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war By Associated Press With the truce deal comes increased shipments of fuel and supplies into Gaza — though still only enough to dent the needs of the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza who have endured weeks of Israeli bombardment, according to aid groups. Continue reading
Nov 23 Hundreds of German police raid properties of Hamas supporters in Berlin and across the country By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press Hundreds of police officers are searching the properties of Hamas members and followers in Germany with the majority of the raids taking place in Berlin. Continue reading