Israel troops retake part of Gaza corridor dividing north from south

Associated Press 03/20/2025

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israel said Wednesday its troops retook part of a corridor that bisects Gaza, and its defense minister warned that attacks would intensify until Hamas frees dozens of hostages and gives up control…

Israel blocks aid to devastated Gaza as truce’s first phase ends

Agence France Presse 03/03/2025

JERUSALEM — Israel on Sunday blocked aid flowing into Gaza, where a six-week truce enabled the entry of vital food, shelter and medical assistance, prompting the UN to call for an immediate restoration of humanitarian assistance. The…

Gaza ceasefire teeters, relatives of Israeli hostages terrified

Associated Press 02/12/2025

TEL AVIV, Israel — After 16 months of excruciating uncertainty, Idit Ohel finally received word this week that her 24-year-old son, a hostage in Gaza, is still alive. She said she fainted upon hearing the brutal details…

Sale of bombs, missiles to Israel worth $7.4B approved by US

Agence France Presse 02/08/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — The United States on Friday announced the approval of the sale of more than $7.4 billion in bombs, missiles and related equipment to Israel, which has used American-made weapons to devastating effect during…

Trump suggests US releasing 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

Agence France Presse 01/26/2025

Donald Trump said Saturday that a “lot of things” ordered by Israel were now being delivered, following a report that the US president had released a hold on the provision of 2,000-pound bombs.” A lot of things…

Israeli hostages freed on first day of Gaza truce

Agence France Presse 01/20/2025

PALESTINIAN Territories — Three Israeli hostages released Sunday from Gaza were reunited with their families on the first day of a long-awaited truce aimed at ending more than 15 months of war that has ravaged the Palestinian…

Israel: 737 prisoners to be freed in 1st phase of Gaza truce deal

Agence France Presse 01/18/2025

JERUSALEM, Undefined — Israel’s justice ministry has said 737 prisoners and detainees will be freed as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal approved Saturday. It said in a statement on…

Ceasefire deal in Gaza: What are the details?

Agence France Presse 01/16/2025

DOHA, Qatar — Key mediator Qatar said on Wednesday that 33 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza would be released in the first stage of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the war in the Palestinian territory.…

Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, confirms Qatar PM

Agence France Presse 01/16/2025

DOHA, Qatar — Mediator Qatar said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza starting on Sunday and a hostage and prisoner exchange after 15 months of war. Thirty-three Israeli hostages will be…

Baby freezes to death overnight in Gaza

Associated Press 12/26/2024

JERUSALEM — A baby girl froze to death overnight in Gaza, while Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts that could wind down the 14-month war. The 3-week old baby was the third to…

Pope again condemns ‘cruelty’ of Israeli strikes on Gaza

Agence France Presse 12/23/2024

VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Francis doubled down Sunday on his condemnation of Israel’s strikes on the Gaza Strip, denouncing their “cruelty” for the second time in as many days despite Israel accusing him of “double…

Hezbollah claims first attack on Israeli position since truce

Agence France Presse 12/03/2024

BEIRUT, Lebanon — Hezbollah on Monday claimed an attack on an Israeli position, its first since a fragile ceasefire in the war in Lebanon took effect last week. The ceasefire, which came into force on Wednesday, seeks…

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