Gaza, Hamas and Israel

Satellite photos show the Gaza Strip before and after the devastation of the Israel-Hamas war
The images from the territory, largely sealed off to journalists and others, have helped relief agencies and experts make estimates regarding the extent of the damage.
What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
Hamas is a Palestinian armed group and political movement in the Gaza Strip. On 7 October 2023 it attacked Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages. This triggered a massive Israeli military offensive in Gaza, which has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
The Biden administration called for a final push before the president leaves office, with many seeing the Trump inauguration as an unofficial deadline.
Live briefing: Netanyahu delays cabinet vote on Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal and hostage release
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of “reneging” on parts of the deal, under which Israel would withdraw from some areas of Gaza and obtain the return of hostages.
Israel and Hamas agree to hostage release, Gaza cease-fire deal after 15 months of war: reports
Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to halt the fighting in the Gaza Strip and free more than a third of the Israeli hostages, who have had to endure more than 15 months of captivity, officials
Israel, Hamas Quarrel Over Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire
The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal reached after more than a year of war
Latest news and live updates as a Gaza ceasefire deal is reached after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.
Gaza War Leaves Hamas Battered But Undefeated
Palestinian militant group Hamas has been significantly battered by 15 months of war in Gaza but has not suffered the eradication that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intended, experts say.
Israel Bombards Gaza Moments After Ceasefire Announcement With Hamas While Palestinians Celebrate
Israeli forces bombards Gaza shortly after the ceasefire deal was announced with Hamas. IDF bombing came even as Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating the ceasefire agreement. Watch. #israel #gaza #cea
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Gaza ceasefire to start as ‘planned’ on Sunday despite continued bombing killing 77 since truce announced
The Gaza Strip ceasefire should begin on Sunday as planned, despite the need for negotiators to tie up a "loose end" at the last minute, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday. Israel ...
Palestinians in Gaza are eager to return home in a ceasefire but many will find nothing left
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are eager to leave miserable tent camps and return to their homes if a long-awaited ceasefire agreement halts the Israel-Hamas war ...
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Gaza's destruction in numbers
The war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas, which on Wednesday agreed a ceasefire, has killed tens of thousands of ...
Palestinian PM Mustafa Insists Any Plan To Separate Gaza Will Be Rejected
Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa has stated that it is unacceptable for any entity other than the Palestinian Authority to ...
Mediators tout Gaza ceasefire deal and a plan to free hostages. Israel says details are in flux
Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the ...
Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce
The Israeli Cabinet was expected to vote on the deal Thursday, but Netanyahu’s office said they won’t meet until Hamas backs ...
Live Updates: Vote on Gaza Cease-Fire Delayed Amid Disagreements
Rifts with Hamas and a far-right minister’s threat to resign complicated progress toward the Israeli cabinet’s vote on the ...
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Egypt urges swift import of humanitarian aid to Gaza
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has welcomed the agreement of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. He stated that it is ...