The Latest Breaking News from Hamas

People in city bordering Gaza say Israel will never be safe while Hamas exists – but worry it cannot achieve its objective

Israel supporters rally at Columbia University demanding safe return of hostages held by Hamas.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken supports peaceful protests in Gaza, condemns Hamas actions, and urges international involvement for de-escalation.

Egyptian delegation in Israel for hostage release talks and ceasefire negotiations with Hamas and Israel. Ongoing challenges and rising death toll in Gaza.

Tragic death of premature Palestinian infant Sabreen Jouda highlights toll of conflict in Gaza. Innocent lives caught in crossfire as region seeks peace.

Egypt sends delegation to Israel for cease-fire talks with Hamas; Hezbollah ambushes Israeli convoy in disputed area, raising regional tensions.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken following his talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and top Chinese officials in Beijing.

It's Day 203 of the Israel-Hamas war – the world is watching how Israel will respond after a civilian died of wounds sustained from a Hezbollah missile attack in northern Israel as three battalions of the Israeli army are under scrutiny for alleged human rights violations in the West Bank.

A delegation from mediator Egypt is travelling to Israel on Friday, a source close to the Israeli government told AFP, in what local media said is a bid to reignite stalled hostage-release negotiations.

Egypt sends delegation to Israel for cease-fire talks with Hamas amid rising tensions. Hezbollah attack on Israeli convoy adds to regional volatility.

Students at one of France's top universities occupied its premises overnight Thursday after police broke up a pro-Palestinian demonstration there on Wednesday. It follows similar waves of anger across college campuses in the US in protest over Israel's bombardment of Gaza.