That the hostages be released: That is the prayer that has been on my lips daily since Oct. 7, 2023. On that day, Hamas ...

Hamas remained in power through four previous wars with Israel. With help from Iran it steadily enhanced its capabilities, ...

Hours after the first three hostages returned to Israel, 90 Palestinian prisoners were freed on Monday. The initial phase of the truce is seen as the best chance to end 15 months of war.

Thirty-three people were set to be released during the first phase of the agreement, including female soldiers and civilians, ...