Under Israel's multi-phased deal with Hamas, some hostages held in the Gaza Strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have started to be released.

Jan 26, 2025 · Israel’s Cease-Fire in Gaza Overcomes Snag but Appears Fragile in Lebanon Israel and Hamas reached a deal to resolve a disagreement over the exchange of a female civilian hostage that had ...

6 days ago · The long trek home by Palestinians comes as mediators helped end twin crises over ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon.

Nov 27, 2024 · In signing onto the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah reversed its long-held position that it wouldn’t stop its barrages across the border unless Israel ends the war in Gaza.

Nov 20, 2024 · Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem demands a complete ceasefire and “protection of Lebanon’s sovereignty” in any deal with Israel ahead of US envoy Amos Hochstein’s planned …

Nov 6, 2023 · A much-anticipated speech by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on November 3 largely echoed Iran’s pronouncements of support for Hamas and its threats of intervention in the group’s war against...

Oct 7, 2024 · Beginning in the days after the Hamas attack, Israeli warplanes began punishing airstrikes inside the narrow strip of Palestinian territory that also lies adjacent to Egypt and the Mediterranean...

Jun 6, 2024 · The war in the Gaza Strip has fueled regular border clashes between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah, whose backing from Iran has spurred concerns about a major regionwide escalation.

Oct 17, 2023 · As Israel prepares for a massive military operation against Hamas in Gaza, risks of an escalating regional conflict loom large. The most critical additional threat to Israel is from Hezbollah,...

Jun 24, 2024 · Hezbollah joined the fight in October in solidarity with Hamas, and its leadership has indicated that it could wind down its campaign if the war in Gaza ebbs. Here are four ways the shift in ...