Hamas agrees to ceasefire proposal it received from mediators, Israel submits counterproposal

Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal it received from mediators, the group’s leader in Gaza said Saturday. “Two days ago, we received a proposal from our mediating brothers,” the leader, Khalil al-Hayya, said during a speech. “We dealt with it positively and approved it. We hope that the occupation will not obstruct it and … Read more

Why protesters in Gaza want Hamas out after more than a year of war

Before this week, NBC News had documented smaller anti-war protests in Gaza but this week’s demonstrations represent the biggest since the conflict began after Hamas led terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, in which some 1,200 people were killed and around 250 others taken hostage, according to Israeli officials. Israel, which continues to … Read more

Israel strikes southern Gaza, claims death of senior Hamas official

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Eva Longoria talks turning 50, new movie — and tequila! 08:13 JFK files declassified: Does it change what we already know? 04:58 Pope Francis makes first public appearance before hospital release 01:44 Now Playing Israel strikes southern Gaza, claims death … Read more

Israel threatens ‘permanent’ control of Gaza areas unless Hamas releases hostages

Israel ordered its troops to permanently seize parts of the Gaza Strip — to be “annexed to Israel” — unless Hamas hands over the remaining hostagesIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Friday. The statement came after Israel this week broke the two-month ceasefire with Hamaswith the resumption of airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza killing … Read more

Netanyahu blames Hamas for civilian deaths in Israeli airstrikes

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Netanyahu blames Hamas for civilian deaths in Israeli airstrikes 01:05 UP NEXT ‘There was no warning’: Families in Gaza mourn loved ones killed in Israeli airstrikes 00:59 Hostage relatives’ message to Israeli government: ‘We must return to a … Read more

Israel says it is striking Hamas targets in Gaza and will intensify military force

Israel’s military early Tuesday said it was “conducting extensive strikes” against Hamas targets in Gaza, further straining an increasingly fragile ceasefire between Israel and the militant group. The Israel Defense Forces were striking Hamas targets throughout the Gaza Strip, with the aim of “the release of all our hostages — living and dead,” the office … Read more

Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander and four more bodies

Hamas said Friday that it has agreed to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexanderthe last living U.S. citizen in the militant group’s captivity, as well as the bodies of four more deceased dual-national captives. Further details of whether Hamas’ agreement to release Alexander, now 21, were conditional and when he would be freed were not immediately … Read more

Trump administration is holding talks with Hamas over the release of hostages

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is engaging in direct talks with Hamas over the release of U.S. hostages still held in the Gaza Strip, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Wednesday. President Donald Trump believes the dialogue is part of a “good-faith effort to do what’s right for the American people,” Leavitt said at … Read more

Israel halts aid deliveries to Gaza until Hamas accept U.S. ceasefire extension

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Israel halts aid deliveries to Gaza until Hamas accept U.S. ceasefire extension 02:43 UP NEXT Gazans pray that ‘famine does not return’ as Israel blocks aid 01:10 ‘No Other Land’ directors plead for an end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict … Read more

Ceasefire talks resume between Israel and Hamas as the first phase deadline looms

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Gazans prepare for Ramadan amid the pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas 01:21 Now Playing Ceasefire talks resume between Israel and Hamas as the first phase deadline looms 04:11 UP NEXT Released Palestinian prisoners met with cheers in West … Read more