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LIVE UPDATES: American Girl Among 3rd Group of Hostages Released by Hamas

The Hamas terrorist group released a third group of hostages on Nov. 26. In return, Israel will release Palestinian prisoners from its jails.

Hamas Releases Hostages in Exchange for Israeli Prisoners on First Day of Ceasefire

Top officials confirmed the release of some Hamas captives on Friday. Hamas on Friday released the first group of hostages as part of an agreement...
Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel, Hamas Reach Deal on Truce, Hostage Release

Israel's Cabinet approved a Qatari-brokered ceasefire and hostage-release deal with the Hamas terrorist group, the Israeli government announced.

IN-DEPTH: India’s Ban on Pro-Palestinian Protests an ‘Uncompromising’ Counter-Terrorism Stance, Expert Says

India's action against the protests is a stance against terrorism, 'which by default ends up being a pro-Israel stance,' says international relations expert.

WHAT??? Hundreds of Federal Officials Sign Letter Objecting to Biden’s Support for Israel, Demanding...

More than 400 staffers and political appointees across 40 government agencies sent a letter to Biden objecting to support for Israel and demanding a cease-fire.

‘WE ARE SPEAKING OUT LOUDLY AND CLEARLY IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL’

Jewish Federations of North America's March for Israel rally demands unconditional return of hostages held by Hamas terrorists and combats antisemitism.

US Rejects ‘Reoccupation’ of Gaza by Israel After Hamas Conflict: Official

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would take responsibility for the 'overall security' of Gaza after its conflict against Hamas recedes.

Blinken Visits West Bank to Meet Palestinian Leader Abbas as Gaza War Rages

RAMALLAH—U.S. top diplomat Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to the occupied West Bank on Sunday and met with the Palestinian Authority president as...

Turkey recalls envoy to Israel, ‘writes off’ Netanyahu

Turkey said it was recalling its ambassador to Israel and breaking off contacts with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in protest at the bloodshed in Gaza.

ANALYSIS: Israel’s Allies and Foes on Display After the Worst Massacre of Jews Since...

In the wake of the deadly terror attack, attitudes toward Israel reflect a stark division between the camps of freedom and authoritarianism.
Shani Louk found dead after being kidnapped and tortured by Hamas.

Woman, 23, Found Dead After Being Kidnapped and Tortured by Hamas, Israel Says

A young German-Israeli woman who is widely believed to have been kidnapped by members of Hamas when group stormed a music festival in Israel on Oct. 7 is dead.

IN-DEPTH: Tehran Seeks Security From Beijing Amidst Fears of a ‘General Conflagration’ in the...

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber last week, and China's premier reiterated Beijing's support for Iran.