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: No hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless Gaza war ends
Hamas' acting Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya said in remarks broadcast on Wednesday that there would be no hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless the war in the Palestinian enclave ended. "Without an end to the war,
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.
Hamas claims hostage killed in Israeli attack on northern Gaza
A woman who was kidnapped and taken to the Gaza Strip died in an Israeli attack in northern Gaza, the military arm of Hamas said on Saturday. Abu Obaida, spokesman for the al-Qassam Brigades, said on Telegram that another female hostage was critically injured in the attack,
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.
Israel investigating after Hamas releases photos purportedly showing body of female hostage
Israel says it is investigating after Hamas released photos purportedly showing the body of a female hostage in Gaza.
Israel and Hamas agree Gaza ceasefire extension to allow for more hostage releases
Israel and Hamas agree Gaza ceasefire extension to allow for more hostage releases - Israel declares ‘operational pause’ will continue for another day just minutes before truce was set to expire
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,
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting
The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former ...
Gaza Health Ministry says Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 44,000
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip -- Gaza Health Ministry says Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 44,000.
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 ...
Jordan airdrops aid to northern Gaza for first time in five months, official source
Jordanian military planes dropped aid to northern Gaza on Tuesday for the first time in five months to help relieve the dire ...