Hamas frees six Israeli detainees, Tel Aviv delays release of Palestinian prisoners
This morning, Saturday, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, handed over six Israeli detainees as part of the seventh batch in the first phase of the prisoner and detainee exchange process in the Gaza Strip. The detainees were
Body believed to be Israeli captive Shiri Bibas transferred to Red cross by Hamas
Hamas on Friday said it handed over to the Red Cross the body of a woman that Hamas officials believe belonged to Shiri Bibas, the Israeli woman who was captured with her two young sons on October 7. The International
Egypt postpones extraordinary Arab summit on Gaza to 4 March
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Cairo has postponed the extraordinary Arab summit on developments in the Palestinian issue to 4 March 2025, after it was initially scheduled for 27 February. The delay is intended to allow for
Hamas welcomes African Summit’s stance on Gaza crisis
Hamas has expressed appreciation for the final statement of the African Summit, which condemned the ongoing war in Gaza, rejected violations of international law, and accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians. The summit’s statement called for an international trial
Israel blocks aid equipment to Gaza as Hamas awaits humanitarian protocol implementation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to allow caravans and heavy equipment into Gaza, despite guarantees that the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) claims to have received as part of ongoing prisoner exchange negotiations. Hamas stated that it remains committed
Hamas, Israel complete 6th prisoner swap, while Gaza awaits essential aid, equipment
The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released on Saturday three Israeli detainees—including one American—as part of the sixth phase of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement. In response, Israel freed 36 prisoners serving life sentences in the West
Trump backs Israel’s stance on Gaza deadline as prisoner exchange concludes
US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday his support for any decision Israel might make regarding the deadline he had set for Hamas to release all Israeli prisoners in the Gaza Strip by noon. Trump’s statement followed an announcement by
350 Rabbis condemn Trump’s Gaza plan as ‘ethnic cleansing’ in New York Times Ad
More than 350 rabbis, alongside Jewish creatives and activists, have signed an advertisement in The New York Times condemning Donald Trump’s proposal for the removal of Palestinians from Gaza, calling it an “ethnic cleansing.” The ad, signed by rabbis including
Hamas reveals names of 3 captives to be freed in Gaza Saturday
Military wing of Hamas, the Al-Qassam Brigades, announced Friday the names of three captives it would release as part of the sixth exchange with Israel under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The announcement follows Hamas’s declaration on Thursday that it would
Hamas, Israel conduct fifth prisoner exchange under Gaza ceasefire
On the 21st day of the Gaza ceasefire, Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, handed over three Israeli detainees—Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben Ami—in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. In response, Israeli authorities released 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday