TEL AVIV, Sep 5 – Tensions between Israel and Hamas escalated further on Friday after the militant group released a new video featuring two Israeli hostages, while the Israeli military intensified its campaign in Gaza City with a strike that brought down a high-rise building. The video, which appeared heavily edited, showed two young captives … Read more
JERUSALEM, August 8 – Israel’s security cabinet has given the green light to a contentious plan to seize control of Gaza City, signaling a major step up in the almost two-year-long war. The move has sparked renewed criticism both domestically and internationally, as leaders weigh the implications for hostages still held by militants and the … Read more
SYDNEY, Aug 3 – Thousands of people marched across Sydney Harbour Bridge on a rainy Sunday, calling attention to the growing crisis in Gaza and urging global support for its civilians. The massive march, dubbed the “March for Humanity”, crossed the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, calling for an immediate ceasefire, access to humanitarian aid, and … Read more
WASHINGTON/GAZA, July 9 – As the Gaza conflict drags into its 21st month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the U.S. President Donald Trump have turned their attention toward securing the release of hostages still held by Hamas. During Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week, both leaders emphasized the importance of freeing those captives while acknowledging … Read more
MAY 19 – International scrutiny is intensifying over Israel’s renewed military offensive in Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians within days. Mounting concerns from global leaders are pushing Israel into a critical diplomatic corner, with the United Kingdom, France, and Canada issuing a stern joint warning on Monday. The countries … Read more
CAIRO/JERUSALEM, May 18 – The Israeli army has launched a major ground assault in the northern and southern regions of the Gaza Strip, significantly intensifying its military campaign in the war-torn area. The announcement comes as efforts for a truce and hostage exchange deal appear to have reached a deadlock, despite indirect negotiations taking place … Read more
CAIRO, May 11 — In a significant development that could pave the way for renewed ceasefire talks, Hamas has announced it will release Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American hostage currently held in Gaza. Alexander, a soldier in the Israeli military who was raised in New Jersey, has been in captivity since the deadly Hamas-led incursion … Read more
WASHINGTON, March 5 – The United States has taken a significant and controversial step by engaging in secret discussions with Hamas to secure the release of American hostages held in Gaza. This move marks a departure from long-standing U.S. policy, which has traditionally avoided direct negotiations with organizations designated as terrorist groups. President Donald Trump … Read more
JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV/GAZA, Feb 27 – In a significant exchange amid a fragile ceasefire, Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while Israel proceeded with the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The overnight swap marked the conclusion of the first phase of an ongoing truce in Gaza, which has so far withstood numerous challenges … Read more
JERUSALEM, Feb 22 – Six more Israeli hostages were set to be released from Gaza on Saturday as part of an ongoing exchange deal between Hamas and Israel. This comes after Israeli authorities confirmed that a body handed over the previous night was that of Shiri Bibas, a woman taken captive along with her husband … Read more