Oct 09 What world leaders said after Trump announced first steps in Israel-Hamas agreement By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the “first phase” of a deal signaling a major… Continue reading
Oct 08 Israel and Hamas have agreed to 'first phase' of Gaza peace plan, Trump announces By Eric Tucker, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Hamas plans to release all 20 living hostages this weekend, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza. Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch 4:23 Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of deal to end Gaza war By Nick Schifrin Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a deal to end the two-year-long war in Gaza. The deal would include the release of all remaining hostages in exchange for Israel's partial withdrawal from Gaza. Nick Schifrin reports. Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch 8:34 Palestinians in Gaza share stories of loss and suffering after 2 years of war By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Janine AlHadidi, Shams Odeh Two years after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Palestinian health authorities say more than 67,000 people have been killed in the war in Gaza. More than 40,000 children have lost one or both parents. With the help of… Continue watching
Oct 08 Top officials join Israel-Hamas talks, signaling toughest issues in U.S. plan are on the table By Samy Magdy, Associated Press It's a sign negotiators aim to tackle on Wednesday the toughest issues of an American plan to end the war in Gaza. Hamas says it's seeking solid guarantees from U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel won't resume its military campaign… Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch 8:58 Israel marks 2 years since Hamas attacks as peace talks offer glimmer of hope By Geoff Bennett, Sonia Kopelev Two years after Hamas launched its deadly Oct. 7 attacks, Israelis took to the streets to mourn the loss of loved ones while also demanding the return of hostages still held. Among those kidnapped were the wife and children of… Continue watching
Oct 07 How 2 years of war have devastated Palestinian lives in Gaza By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Numbers alone cannot capture the toll the Israel-Hamas war has taken on the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
Oct 07 Thousands in Gaza are missing 2 years into the war. Tormented families search for clues By Wafaa Shurafa, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press The Gaza Health Ministry says some 6,000 people have been reported by relatives to still be buried under rubble and that the true figure is likely higher. Continue reading
Oct 07 Gaza peace talks enter their second day on the war's anniversary By Samy Magdy, David Rising, Associated Press The second day of talks on Tuesday are taking place on the two-year anniversary of Hamas's surprise attack on Israel that triggered the war. Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch 3:16 Hamas and Israel begin indirect talks to end devastating war in Gaza By Amna Nawaz, Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Sonia Kopelev Israel and Hamas launched indirect talks in Egypt for a potential ceasefire. The first phase of the U.S.-drafted peace plan calls for the release of the Israeli hostages in exchange for the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops. A second phase… Continue watching