After two years of war, a ceasefire is in effect between Israel and Hamas. A 72-hour window for Hamas to release all of the remaining hostages began on Friday, as Israeli forces began pulling back from parts of Gaza...
Hostage exchange in Gaza offers hope to prisoners’ families • FRANCE 24 English
A stone’s throw from the wall separating Israel and the occupied West Bank, the Shamasneh family is ready to welcome home two sons jailed for the past 34 years. Abdel Jawad and Mohammed are expected to be among...
Crowds in Tel Aviv cheer Trump as Gazans return to devastated homes | DW News
Large crowds have gathered in Hostages’ Square in Israel as the nation awaits the release of the remaining Hamas hostages in Gaza. Hamas says they will be freed on Monday.. Of the 48 still being held, 20 are...
Israeli withdrawal leaves massive destruction behind
Drone footage captured on October 12 reveals the scale of destruction in Gaza City following the withdrawal of Israeli troops under the ceasefire deal. The city endured weeks of heavy Israeli offensives that flattened...
Minister says Jonathan Powell played no role in decision to halt China spy trial
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has insisted a high-profile government aide was not involved in a decision not to halt legal proceedings against two men accused of spying for China. The government said the CPS...
Israelis rally ahead of Gaza hostage release as peace deal takes effect • FRANCE 24 English
Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered beneath a screen in Tel Aviv marking 735 days since Hamas took hostages to Gaza, finally daring to hope a ceasefire will herald an end to their ordeal. US special envoy Steve...