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Easing tensions in the Gaza Strip as over 500,000 displaced Palestinians return to northern Gaza following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The death toll since October 7 reaches 47,417.
More than 500,000 displaced Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as both sides prepare to exchange prisoners amid ongoing humanitarian challenges.
Over 500,000 displaced Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza amid a ceasefire, signaling cautious optimism for peace.
Over 500,000 displaced Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza in the past 72 hours following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, marking a significant development in the region.
Over 500,000 displaced Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza in the past 72 hours, following a ceasefire that paused 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas released four Israeli female hostages to the ICRC in Gaza City, marking the second phase of a prisoner-hostage exchange under a ceasefire agreement with Israel.
Gaza enters a new phase focused on reconstruction as humanitarian aid surges into the region. Senior Hamas officials announce initiatives to rebuild and alleviate the hardships faced by residents.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas begins in Gaza after delays, with the first Israeli hostages set for release.
After a brief delay, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has taken effect, pausing recent hostilities that have impacted thousands of lives in the Middle East.
Israeli forces attacked northern Gaza after missing a ceasefire deadline with Hamas, resulting in renewed violence and the deaths of at least eight people.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Gaza ceasefire will be delayed until Hamas provides a list of hostages to be released, highlighting ongoing tensions despite efforts for peace.
Egypt announces that Israel will release over 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Hamas freeing 33 Israeli detainees during the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel are expected to be released starting Sunday, according to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas raises hopes for peace and rebuilding in Gaza, but challenges remain as ongoing conflict casts doubts on the implementation of the agreement.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire after 15 months of intense conflict, ending hostilities that resulted in significant loss of life. Key events over this period highlight the path to this agreement.
Senior Hamas official Izzat el-Reshiq confirms the group’s commitment to the ceasefire agreement announced on Wednesday, countering Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s accusations of backtracking.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a phased deal to end the 15-month-long Gaza war, starting with a six-week ceasefire and the exchange of prisoners and hostages, marking a significant step toward regional peace.
Israeli airstrikes continued across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing at least eight Palestinians, as indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel reportedly made progress toward a ceasefire agreement.
Israeli forces detained over 240 Palestinians, including medical staff from a Gaza hospital, after raiding Kamal Adwan Hospital. The director was arrested amid allegations of Hamas operations.
Israeli forces raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, ordering evacuations and leaving parts ablaze, according to Palestinian officials who condemned the act as a ‘serious crime.’