Former Hamas hostage's boyfriend freed over a year later: 'I never lost faith'
Troufanov was abducted with his girlfriend, mother, and grandmother from a Kibbutz . While the others were released in Nov. 2023, he remained captive until today. His father was killed on Oct. 7.
Former hostage describes time in Hamas captivity: "Starved and tortured"
A North Carolina native who spent 484 days in captivity after being taken by Hamas said he was kicked, spat on and held with no water, light or air to breathe.
Ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all Israeli hostages by Saturday, Trump says
Hamas said it would delay the release of any more hostages, citing Israel's violation of the ceasefire terms.
Trump says he wants US to take over Gaza in Netanyahu press conference
President Donald Trump said he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere.m.
Hamas releases 3 more hostages, including US citizen, as part of fragile ceasefire deal
American-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas were released by the terror group Hamas on Saturday.
Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments
President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.
Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in Gaza ceasefire swap for 200 prisoners
Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City, parading them publicly before their transfer, as part of a ceasefire agreement.
Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.
Israel’s Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza
The approval came just after 1 a.m. in Jerusalem and marks the second ceasefire achieved during the war. If finalized, the deal is expected to begin on Sunday.
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage deal
Currently, the Israeli government is set to vote on the measure on Saturday, which would delay the release of the first three hostages until Monday.
Netanyahu disputes word of hostage-release ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas
Mediators say Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement following weeks of negotiations, pausing a destructive 15-month war in Gaza. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says details have yet to be finalized.
Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages
Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. This three-phase plan would need to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.
Israeli military recovers body of hostage in Gaza tunnel
Israeli forces have recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in a Gaza tunnel as ceasefire talks with Hamas continue. The fate of his son, also a hostage, remains unclear.
Jewish community mourns NY Israeli-American soldier killed in Hamas attack
A Jewish community in the New York City suburbs mourned the death of a young Israeli American soldier who Israeli authorities had believed was taken hostage following Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
IDF soldier, Long Island native confirmed dead in Oct. 7 attack
Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old from Long Island, was previously believed to be alive and held hostage by Hamas, but the IDF confirmed he was killed during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack.
Trump warns of "ALL HELL TO PAY" if Israeli hostages are not released
President-elect Donald Trump has called for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, warning of unprecedented consequences if they remain captive by his inauguration.
Protestors rally in Central Park after release of video showing Israeli-American hostage from NJ
A weekly rally in Central Park on Sunday, advocating for the release of all hostages, took on added significance following the release of a video by Hamas showing an Israeli-American hostage from New Jersey.
Israeli airstrike kills 5, including World Central Kitchen workers, amid Gaza conflict
An Israeli airstrike on a car in the Gaza Strip on Saturday killed five people including employees of World Central Kitchen.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal: Here’s what to know, and what it means for Gaza
A ceasefire deal went into effect on Wednesday between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group. Here's what to know.
Arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials issued by International Criminal Court
Arrest warrants were issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and Hamas officials.