The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza hostages will not be released before Friday, says senior Israeli official

Dozens of children and their mothers to be freed via Egypt, according to agreement struck by Israel and Hamas

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Cameron welcomes Israel-Hamas truce which paves way for hostage release

Hamas will release dozens of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinians in Israeli prisons.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Israel, Hamas agree ceasefire and release of 50 hostages held in Gaza

Israel and Hamas agreed a deal on Wednesday to release at least 50 hostages being held in Gaza during a four-day truce that will allow hundreds of humanitarian aid trucks to enter the beseiged territory.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 22, 2023

Israel-Hamas hostage deal an 'important step': Wong

Australia has heralded a hostage breakthrough in the Middle East as a step towards long-term peace through a two-state solution.

AAP · Nov 22, 2023

World reactions to Israel-Hamas truce

Agreement will see some captives released from Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023

Afternoon Update: Israel and Hamas agree to four-day ceasefire; ABC settles Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; and US Catholic priest marries teen

The ceasefire will include the release of 50 women and children hostages held in Gaza in return for 150 Palestinian women and children to be freed from Israeli jails

The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023

Israeli Cabinet approves truce for hostages deal with Hamas; Palestinian prisoners also to be freed

The agreement, negotiated with Qatar, calls for the release of 50 of 240 hostages held by Hamas and the release of Palestinian women and children held in Israeli prisons.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023

Explainer: Israel-Hamas hostage deal

Israel and Hamas backed a deal that will free dozens of hostages from Gaza in return for a four-day pause in fighting and the release of a number of Palestinian prisoners — the first lull in a conflict that began Oct. 7 and has killed thousands of people.

The Times of India · Nov 22, 2023

Melissa Barrera axed from 'Scream VII' after voicing support for Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war; Studio issues statement

Mexican actress Melissa Barrera has been axed from the next 'Scream' film, owing to her social media remarks about the Israel-Hamas war.

The Times of India · Nov 22, 2023

Gaza hostage deal: what do we know?

What has been agreed between Israel and Hamas, why has a deal been reached now, how many hostages will be freed, and what happens next?

The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023