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Ceasefire in jeopardy as Israel says it will wait ‘until release of next hostages is guaranteed’ and Hamas scraps ‘degrading’ handover ceremonies

Hamas has released five Israeli hostages, including Avera Mengistu, who had been held captive in Gaza for over ten years.

The fate of captives held by Hamas is in the balance until they are finally swapped for Palestinian prisoners

We asked six Israeli and Palestinian artists about how the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas has affected their lives and their work. They shared stories of fear, anger, sadness and pain.

Nine years ago, Mengistu was taken by Hamas. A deal on the release of some of the hostages taken on Oct. 7 doesn't appear to include him.

Palestinian terror group showcases weapon of fallen Israeli soldier as bargaining chip

The Israeli and Palestinian Authority ambassadors to the United Nations slung barbs at each other in a fiery debate.

Israel appealed to Pope Francis, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the UN Secretary-General on Wednesday to help it recover four citizens held in the Gaza Strip for more than seven years. Reuters reported that Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen sent letters of appeal after…

Israel appealed to Pope Francis, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations Secretary-General on Wednesday to help it recover four citizens held in the Gaza Strip for more than seven years.