Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage deal
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal in their 15-month war in the Gaza Strip, which includes the release of dozens of hostages being held by Hamas.
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal in their 15-month war in the Gaza Strip, which includes the release of dozens of hostages being held by Hamas.
Israel has approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah that would end nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the war in the Gaza Strip.
White House national security spokesman John Kirby says President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned” about the release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran.
Israeli forces in Gaza have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year’s attack on Israel that sparked the ongoing war.
Israelis have held somber ceremonies to mark a year since the deadliest attack in the country’s history, a Hamas-led raid that has since spiraled into wars on two fronts with no end in sight.
Hamas’ top political leader was killed by an airstrike in the Iranian capital. Iran’s supreme leader blamed Israel and vowed revenge.
Hamas on Friday released a group of hostages held captive in Gaza for weeks, including 13 Israelis.
Israel has agreed to put in place four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its assault on Hamas in northern Gaza, the White House said.
Israel on Saturday expanded its ground operation in Gaza, sending in tanks and infantry backed by massive strikes from the air and sea.
Here’s a look at the toll of the Israel-Hamas war as of Oct. 27, 2023.