Three hostages were handed over to Israeli forces — the first of 33 expected to be freed over the next six weeks in exchange ...

The start of a truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, where Hamas militants made a show of force on the streets after 15 months ...

The deal ushers in an initial six-week period of calm and raises hopes for the release of dozens of militant-held hostages ...

The first three hostages released from Gaza arrived in Israel on Sunday for tearful reunions with families, hours after the ...

Israel’s Cabinet has approved a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages that will pause the ...

Qatar says the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. local time (0630 GMT) on Sunday. This will ...

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been reached, offering a glimmer of hope for ending the ...

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP ... Buses carrying the detainees exited the gates of Israel’s Ofer prison outside the West Bank city of Ramallah, as celebratory fireworks erupted.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached.

RAMALLAH, West Bank — The first three hostages were ... Magdy reported from Cairo, Shurafa from Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Lidman from Narariya, Israel. Associated Press reporters Josef Federman ...

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP ... Israel’s military, which occupies the West Bank, warned Palestinians against public celebration. The release took place in the middle of the night in ...