Hamas, Israel

500 Days Since Oct. 7, the Devastation of the Israel-Hamas War—in Numbers
Monday is the 500th day since Oct. 7, 2023. Here are some numbers that show the scale of death and devastation that followed.
Hamas is set to free 3 more Israeli hostages after dispute threatened to reignite war in Gaza
Three more Israelis held captive in the Gaza Strip are on the verge of being freed by Hamas-led militants as part of a shaky ceasefire deal that requires Israel to release hundreds of Palestinian pris
Families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas mark 500 days of captivity with fast
Families of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas held a rally marking the 500th day of captivity on Monday, encouraging supporters to make a 500-minute fast in their recognition.
Israelis mark 500 days since hostages were seized by Hamas gunmen
As the sun rose in Tel Aviv on Monday (February 17), families of Israeli hostages waded out to sea to float a flag depicting an hourglass in the Israeli colors to mark 500 days of captivity for hostages seized by Hamas.
500 Days of the Israel-Hamas War, by the Numbers
Days of the Israel-Hamas War, by the Numbers Monday is the 500th day of the war triggered by Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack into southern Israel. A tenuous ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has held for nearly a month.
Hamas hostage families protest in Israel on 500th day of kidnappings
Relatives of Israelis abducted by the Palestinian extremist militia Hamas in 2023 staged protests on Monday to mark 500 days of their captivity. The day's events began with the blockade of central streets in a number of towns and cities,
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Drone footage shows destruction of north Gaza after 500 days of war
New drone footage from northern Gaza shows entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble after 500 days of Israel’s war.
Hamas Faces Last Stand in Gaza
"We're getting close to this moment where there will be a last stand and a decisive battle," an IDF brigadier general told ...
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Hamas confirms it will release captives as planned, ceasefire deal back on track
Hamas says it will uphold the Gaza ceasefire deal, including the prisoner exchange, as per the agreed timetable.
Hamas frees 3 more hostages, including American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, as Gaza ceasefire endures
Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.
Hamas’ threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire
The Hamas announcement that it will delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from Gaza has threatened a fragile ...
With Gaza war on hold, Hamas lets the world know it has not been defeated
Hamas continues to free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, holding to cease-fire terms. But the militant ...
Israel amassing troops in and around Gaza ahead of Hamas hostage release deadline
Israel is amassing troops in and around the Gaza Strip ahead of the upcoming Hamas hostage release, which the Palestinian ...
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The Israel Hamas War
Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages, how the war in Gaza has devastated the territory and left thousands dead and the flurry of international diplomacy to ...
Hamas' tight grip on Gaza complicates plan for lasting peace
Hamas gunmen are guarding aid convoys in Gaza, and its police patrol city streets, sending a clear message: Hamas remains in ...
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Hamas reasserts itself in Gaza following ceasefire
Hamas has reasserted some control in the Gaza Strip in the days since the six-week ceasefire between Israel and the U.S.-designated terrorist organization went into effect. Despite roughly 15 ...