Middle East

Hamas names four Israeli female soldiers to be freed

The four female Israeli soldiers to be next released by Hamas are reportedly not those previously agreed, but it is unclear if that will have an impact.

‘Bad motivations’: Trump envoy to return to Gaza

President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy will return to Gaza to join an ‘inspection team’ as the US and other negotiators attempt to pull the ceasefire agreement to it’s second phase.

Israel’s military chief to resign over October 7 failures

Lieutenant-General Herzi Halevi said he plans to resign in March, in the highest-level departure to date of a military or security official over the Hamas-led attacks in 2023.

Israel launches ‘Iron Wall’ attack as army chief resigns

The world has had a chilling reminder that a tentative ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, although welcomed, is not the only battle for Israel as they launched a major attack on the West Bank.

Lice-ridden, half-starved: Hostage’s 471 days of hell

British-Israeli Emily Damari was held in squalid conditions after being taken captive by Hamas terrorists. Now, she’s finally free.

The unlikely US team that secured hostages’ freedom

Donald Trump claims full credit for the ceasefire and hostage release agreement that - after 14 months of negotiations since the last pause in fighting - with an unlikely team securing the deal.

List of Israeli hostages set to be released by Hamas

An official has revealed the full list of hostages set to be released by Hamas during the first six-week ceasefire stage, as three Israelis become the first hostages reunited with their families.

First Gaza hostages released, reunited with mothers

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement has come into effect, with celebrations in the streets as the first Israeli hostages held in Gaza are freed and reunited with loved ones.

Netanyahu says Israel ‘reserves right to resume war’

With just hours to go before an agreed ceasefire to halt the 15-month war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli forces have bombarded the Gaza Strip, with Netanyahu labelling the first phase ‘temporary’.

Major breakthrough in stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

After fears the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was close to falling through, negotiators have reportedly officially signed the deal which could see hostages freed on Monday.

Ceasefire in limbo: Israeli politicians threaten to resign

Israeli politicians have threatened to resign from government if a ceasefire agreement, that would see the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza goes ahead, with the deciding vote delayed again.

Why Biden, Trump want to claim Israel-Hamas ceasefire credit

Both President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump have jockeyed for credit following a Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release agreement, but credit really only belongs to one.

The Israel-Hamas war's devastating toll, by the numbers

As a ceasefire deal to pause more than 15 months of war in Gaza nears final approval, the figures tell the story of its cost.

Why Gaza ceasefire deal is a victory for Trump, not Biden

STEPHEN POLLARD: The Gaza deal should be seen not as the final hurrah of the Biden administration but, rather, as the first foreign policy success of Mr Trump’s second term. 

Timing of Gaza deal leaves big question. Who gets credit?