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Israel-Hamas Truce Offers Promise Of Respite In Gaza's Bombardment

Israel-Hamas war rages with cease-fire delayed, families left to hope

Under the agreement reached in Qatar, Hamas is incentivized to release captives that Israel accuses it of seizing during its rampage across southern Israel.

Nov 23, 2023

Israeli government approves deal for hostage release, short cease-fire

The Israeli government said early Wednesday that it had approved a deal that would see 50 hostages held in Gaza released and a 4-day cease-fire observed.

Nov 22, 2023

Israeli defense minister meets with troops at Gaza border

Gaza waits for aid amid airstrikes; Israeli troops told to "be ready" to invade

No humanitarian aid yet, but more Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as anger spreads across the region over a hospital blast the U.S. and Israel blame on Palestinian militants.

Oct 19, 2023

Wounded Palestinians sit in al-Shifa hospital on October 17, 2023, in Gaza City after arriving from al-Ahli hospital following an explosion there. Photo by Abed Khaled/AP.

Biden heads to Israel as blast at Gaza hospital kills hundreds

President Biden is traveling to Israel to show support for a key U.S. ally as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.

Oct 18, 2023

Death toll tops 1,500 as war rages after Hamas' attack on Israel

Israel says it's "taking more time" than expected to fend off an unprecedented attack by Hamas, as it locks down Gaza and more rockets fly from the Palestinian enclave.