Palestinian Arabs
As a ceasefire agreement brings hope for peace, Israel is set to release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including some with life sentences, in exchange for the 48 hostages still held in Gaza. The releases have significant emotional resonance on both sides, with Palestinians seeing the prisoners as freedom fighters
Palestinian Arabs
Palestinians gathered in Gaza and the West Bank to celebrate the release of nearly 2,000 prisoners, including some convicted of murder and terrorism, in exchange for Hamas's freeing of hostages. The prisoners, whom Israel had held without charge or judicial review, were released in a complex exchange
Palestinian Arabs
As the latest convoy of aid trucks entered Gaza, a haunting reminder of the failed response to malnutrition and starvation in the region has emerged. The story of 12-year-old Huda Abu al Naja, who died from a "simple infection" after months of being denied basic access to food,
Palestinian Arabs
The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the United States, has brought an end to two years of war in the Gaza Strip, with tens of thousands of Palestinians killed or injured. As part of the deal, Hamas released 20 living hostages, while Israel released over 1,900
Palestinian Arabs
The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to freeing Palestinian abductees, labeling Israel's jails as "new Nazi" prisons. This comes as a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel ended two years of genocidal war against the Gaza Strip. Under the deal, around 2,000
Palestinian Arabs
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are returning to their homes in the Gaza Strip after a grueling 735 days of Israeli warfare, but the reality they face is nothing short of catastrophic. The Israeli occupation forces have left behind a trail of destruction, with entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble, infrastructure
Palestinian Arabs
Hamas's top official abroad, Khalil al-Hayya, has announced that the Gaza war is over, citing guarantees from mediators, particularly from the US administration. Al-Hayya emphasized that the Palestinian delegation received assurances that the war has ended completely, paving the way for a new phase of negotiations. The agreement,
Palestinian Arabs
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya announced a ceasefire agreement with Israel, following guarantees from mediators and the US administration that the Israeli war in the Gaza Strip has fully ended. The agreement includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, and the entry of humanitarian aid
Hostages
The US President, Donald Trump, has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a ceasefire plan in Gaza, bringing relief to Palestinians living in the destroyed enclave. The first phase involves the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
Palestinian Arabs
Two years have passed since the Hamas attacks on Israel created a seismic shockwave in the Middle East, leading to ongoing discussions between Palestinian and Israeli representatives in Egypt about the US President Donald Trump's peace plan. These talks come amidst a complex backdrop, with Israel's
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has reached a grim two-year mark, leaving the Gaza Strip devastated and its people in dire straits. More than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed and over 1 million displaced. Neighborhoods lie in ruins, basic services have collapsed, and the humanitarian crisis has become one of the
Palestinian Arabs
Tensions remain high between Israel and Hamas after the October 7, 2023, attack, which led to one of the most devastating military campaigns since World War II. Despite significant losses, including 1,200 dead and 251 hostages, Hamas continues to hold onto its remaining captives and maintain a potent guerrilla
