Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a void in leadership inside the Gaza Strip.
Hamas remains the dominant Palestinian power in Gaza even after 15 months of Israeli bombardment, holding sway in displacement camps and refusing to surrender.
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Fifteen months of devastating war in Gaza could come to a halt as soon as Sunday, with Israel’s government poised to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Though the exact
A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release has been agreed to in principle and, if all goes well, will be finalized by Israel and Hamas this week, Arab, U.S. and Israeli officials ...
The U.S.-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal, as presented, would result in a six-week ceasefire along, a limited exchange of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and a surge in humanitarian aid to the war-torn Palestinian territory in the first phase.
As the first phase of the ceasefire agreement is being finalised in Doha, Qatar, by the mediators, it is likely Hamas that Hamas will release the 33 hostages who were taken from Israel during the October 7,
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that Israel's negotiating team had finalized a deal on the release of hostages held in Gaza.
After nearly a year and a half of war in Gaza, a ceasefire and hostage deal was struck between Israel and Hamas. The deal was mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar and will begin this weekend.
After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement. I spoke with USA TODAY World Affairs correspondent, Kim Hjelmgaard to learn more. Kim, thank you so much for making some time on this.
Who advanced: The Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills won in blowout matches, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders eked out wins — with the Commanders’ victory coming by a last-minute field goal. [CNN]