The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Mother of British-Israeli man Noam Sagi freed by Hamas

His 75-year-old mother Ada was taken from her home in Kibbutz Nir Oz near the border with Gaza on October 7.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Hamas releases 12 more captives as truce with Israel holds for fifth day

Israel releases 30 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 10 Israeli hostages, according to mediator Qatar.

Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2023

What to know about the hostages still held by Hamas

Under an extension of a temporary cease-fire, Hamas freed 12 more hostages on Tuesday, including 10 Israelis and two foreign nationals, Israel's military said. About 160 hostages remain in captivity.

WEKU · Nov 28, 2023

Hamas scrambles to find hostages amid fears dozens of captives are lost in Gaza

12 hostages were released this evening from Gaza while 30 Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Israeli family of youngest hostage held in Gaza call for his release

Kfir Bibas, his four-year-old brother and their parents may have been handed over to another Palestinian militant group

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023

What about migrants who want to return home?

Let’s start by telling migrants the truth about the situation they will face here. Officials should make it easier for those who want to leave the U.S. and go back home to do so.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2023

Young French-Israeli hostages suffering 'psychological shock' after captivity

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna told French broadcaster RTL that the hostages freed by Hamas were physically well but suffering "psychological shock" after their long captivity.

France 24 · Nov 28, 2023

US Sends First Of Three Military Planes With Gaza Aid

The United States on Tuesday sent the first of three military planes to Egypt to bring vital humanitarian aid for Gaza during a truce between Israel and Hamas, US officials said.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023

CIA and Mossad chiefs fly to Qatar for talks on extending Gaza truce amid further hostage releases

Heads of US and Israeli spy agencies to meet Qatari leadership, with focus on persuading Hamas to release male hostages

The Guardian - US · Nov 28, 2023

Seeing both sides in the Middle East conflict is a prerequisite for peace

Letters: Amaan Bhimani says support of Palestine is not inherently leftwing, and neither is support of Israel rightwing, while Rev Rachel Gorn Tedesco thanks Jon Lansman for helping her to understand a complicated history and what is happening now

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023