Over 69,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict, with ongoing exchanges of remains as part of a fragile ceasefire initiated after the October 7 attack. The conflict has also seen increased settler violence in the West Bank, with numerous attacks on Palestinians and their property. The ceasefire involves the return of hostage remains and continues to be a complex and tragic situation.
Palestinian militants have released 13 bodies of hostages held in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas conflict, but the return of the remaining 15 bodies has stalled due to difficulties in accessing buried remains under rubble, with Israel threatening to resume military action if all remains are not returned. The article provides details about the lives and deaths of several hostages, including Israeli soldiers, civilians, and foreign nationals, highlighting the ongoing human toll of the conflict.
President Trump declared the Israel-Hamas war over following a ceasefire and prisoner exchanges, but experts warn that significant challenges remain in implementing a lasting peace, including Hamas demilitarization and Gaza governance issues, with the process just beginning despite initial successes.
Hamas released seven hostages into Red Cross custody as part of a Gaza ceasefire, with U.S. President Donald Trump arriving in Israel to support the deal. The ceasefire marks a significant step toward ending the two-year conflict, amid international support and ongoing negotiations on Gaza's future and reconstruction.
President Trump is traveling to the Middle East to promote a fragile ceasefire ending the Israel-Hamas war, aiming to solidify a major diplomatic achievement that could bolster his legacy as a peacemaker, amid ongoing risks and complex negotiations.
President Trump has expressed interest in winning the Nobel Peace Prize, especially after a potential breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas conflict, though he downplays his pursuit of the award and claims he is not politicking for it.
After two years of brutal conflict, Israel continues its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, causing widespread destruction and civilian suffering, while efforts for a potential peace deal involve regional and international negotiations amid ongoing violence and accusations of genocide.
Hamas will review Trump's peace plan for Gaza, which demands disarmament and international oversight, amid mixed regional reactions and ongoing violence, with Israel supporting the plan and Hamas considering its response after internal discussions.
President Trump proposed a 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict, involving a ceasefire, hostage releases, Gaza governance reforms, demilitarization, and international aid, contingent on Hamas's acceptance, with strong backing from Israel and the US.
The death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 66,000 Palestinians amid ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza, with international efforts intensifying to negotiate a ceasefire, including a proposed 21-point plan by Trump. Tensions remain high with continued violence in Gaza and the West Bank, and diplomatic discussions involving the US, Egypt, and Qatar are ongoing to seek an end to the conflict.
Tens of thousands of protesters in Berlin and other European cities demonstrated in support of Palestinians in Gaza, calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict, halting German arms exports to Israel, and urging EU sanctions, amid ongoing violence and humanitarian crises in the region.
Jennifer Lawrence condemned the situation in Gaza as genocide, expressing fear and outrage over the death of children during the Israel-Hamas conflict, while also criticizing political divisions in the U.S. and warning about the global implications of ignoring international conflicts.
Paramount criticized a recent pledge by over 4,000 entertainment industry professionals to boycott Israeli film institutions, emphasizing the importance of engagement over boycotts and condemning efforts to silence Israeli filmmakers amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Rep. Tim Burchett was involved in a physical altercation with a protester outside Capitol Hill, prompted by the protester's questions about the Israel-Hamas war, leading to Burchett shoving the man and Capitol Police questioning the protester.
A comprehensive study challenges claims of genocide and war crimes in Gaza, criticizing international reporting, casualty data, and humanitarian narratives, while highlighting the IDF's efforts to minimize civilian harm and calling for more rigorous conflict analysis.
