5 h. ago Hamas to release American hostage, Israel calls it ‘psychological warfare’

Hamas will also release the bodies of four other dual nationality hostages.

Events

6 d. ago Trump cuts grants to Columbia University over antisemitism accusations

The Ivy League school has been at the centre of protests calling for an end to US support for Israel due to civilian deaths in the Gaza war.

Politics

8 d. ago North Korea sends 3,500 more troops to Russia ahead of Ukraine deployment: lawmaker

The psychological warfare to urge North Korean soldiers to surrender in battle has had little effect, according to Ukrainian intelligence.

Politics

8 d. ago Trump warns Hamas of ‘hell to pay’ as US holds unprecedented talks for Gaza hostages

US conducts secret talks with Hamas to secure Gaza hostages’ release, as Trump issues stern warnings.

Events

1 week ago With Gaza ceasefire in limbo, Israel eyes alternative plan with Hamas

The new plan would require Hamas to release half its remaining hostages in exchange for a ceasefire extension.

Politics

1 week ago Israel backs US plan for temporary Gaza truce over Ramadan and Passover

The proposal, which Hamas has yet to accept, seeks the release of half the remaining hostages, both dead and alive, on the first day.

Politics

2 w. ago Hamas armed wing says it will hand over bodies of four hostages ‘tonight’

Hamas has released hostages, and the bodies of four dead hostages, in large public ceremonies.

Events

2 w. ago Hamas armed wing says it will hand over bodies of 4 hostages ‘tonight’

Hamas has released hostages, and the bodies of four dead hostages, in large public ceremonies.

Events

2 w. ago Bibas family invites supporters to Gaza hostages’ funeral procession

fIsraeli family seized by militants during Hamas’ 2023 attack. Father was recently released under truce; mother and 2 sons died in captivity.

Events

2 w. ago Hamas frees 6 hostages, but Israel delays release of Palestinians

The Gaza ceasefire deal is nearing the end of its first phase, but tensions are high over the return of hostage Shiri Bibas’ body.

Politics

2 w. ago Israel’s Netanyahu delays prisoner release amid Hamas’ ‘humiliating ceremonies’

The move comes after Hamas released six Israeli captives, but Israel failed to reciprocate, prompting accusations of a Gaza truce violation.

Events

2 w. ago Hamas releases new body it says is Shiri Bibas, as Gaza ceasefire hangs in the balance

Israeli teams are preparing to examine the body, after an earlier handover of misidentified hostage remains prompted outrage.

Economics

2 w. ago New body returned by Hamas identified as Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas

Israeli teams examined the body and confirmed its identity after an earlier handover of misidentified hostage remains prompted outrage.

Politics