Gaza, Hamas and Israel

Monitoring the status of hostages still in Gaza after Hamas’s attack
A total of 251 people were taken in the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. We’re tracking what happened to each of them.
Hamas’ armed wing says Israeli woman hostage killed in north Gaza
Hamas’ armed wing said Nov 23 an Israeli woman taken hostage during the October 2023 attack had been killed in northern Gaza, but Israel’s military said it could not “confirm or refute” the claim.
Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war passes 44,000, Palestinian officials say
Palestinian health officials say the death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 44,000.
Gaza Death Toll Hits 44,000 in Israel-Hamas War, Officials Say
More than half those killed are women and children with thousands more still believed to be buried under rubble, according to Gaza health officials.
Israel investigating Hamas claims that female hostage was killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
Israel is looking into claims made by Hamas' military over the weekend that a female hostage was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Hamas says Israeli hostage killed during fighting in Gaza
Hamas says an Israeli woman who was taken hostage has died during the continued fighting in Gaza. Israel has not confirmed her death, as some 100 hostages are still unaccounted for. Debora Patta has more.
Israel Hamas War: More hostages expected to be released in third day of ceasefire
For the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war, check abc7NY.com. The tense cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be back on track early Sunday after the release of a second group of militant-held hostages and Palestinians from Israeli prisons,
Hamas claims 'four commanders' killed as third group of hostages to be released
Hamas claims 'four commanders' killed as third group of hostages to be released - It comes after thirteen more Israeli hostages and four Thai captives were released last night
Israeli Woman Held by Hamas Reportedly Killed Amid Northern Gaza Fighting
Hamas's armed wing has announced that an Israeli woman, taken hostage during the October 2023 attacks, was killed in northern Gaza amid ongoing Israeli military operations. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated they are investigating the claim but cannot confirm or refute it at this time.
Israel probes Hamas claim of female hostage’s death
Israeli authorities are investigating a claim by Hamas that a female hostage held in Gaza has been killed during ongoing Israeli military operations. Hamas, which has not disclosed the woman’s identity,
UN accused of downplaying Hamas terrorists' use of Gaza hospitals as new report ignores important details
IDF reported encountering terrorists in hospitals but Hamas' health ministry refuses to admit the group's presence there.
Hamas is torturing the people of Gaza
Although it is challenging to get reliable information from a territory controlled by a bloodthirsty terrorist group, surveys ...
Eyewitnesses in Gaza say Israel is using sniper drones to shoot Palestinians
NPR has collected multiple eyewitness accounts about small, gun-carrying drones shooting — and sometimes killing — civilians ...
Some Hamas officials in Gaza may relocate to Turkey
Some of the remaining Hamas leaders in Gaza may move to Turkey, two Israeli sources told Jewish Insider this week, days after ...
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Possible cease-fire details emerge
Israel continues strikes across Lebanon -- including intense attacks in Beirut -- amid a major multi-national cease-fire push ...
Hamas-led force targets gangs looting Gaza aid convoys
Fighters from Hamas and other Gaza factions have formed an armed force to prevent gangs pillaging aid convoys in the ...