Israel, Hamas and hostages

Israeli military actions had 'influence' on Hamas' killing of six hostages, report finds
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed and wounded in Russia's Kursk region and warned that Pyongyang could send more personnel and equipment for Moscow's army.
Israeli confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July.
Israel Probe Finds Troops' Presence Led To Killing Of Six Gaza Hostages
The Israeli army said on Tuesday it had concluded that military operations in southern Gaza likely led to the killing by Hamas of six hostages in August.
Israel claims responsibility for killing Hamas leader Haniyeh
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz admitted on Monday (December 23) for the first time publicly to Israel's killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July, further risking tensions between Tehran and its arch-enemy Israel in a region shaken by Israel's war in Gaza and the conflict in Lebanon.
Hamas reports Israeli attack on Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp
Hamas on Monday said the Israel Defense Forces killed or wounded at least 50 people in an air and ground assault on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. ABC News’ Ines de La Cuetara reports.
Israel says Rafah military operations led to killing of 6 Gaza hostages by Hamas
An investigation into the August incident found that the victims were murdered just before troops reached them.
Opinion: How our words about the Israel-Hamas war can add to hostilities — or help on a path to peace
The language people use to talk about the Israel-Hamas war has power: It can contribute to misunderstanding and alienation, ...
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Israel confirms it killed Hamas' Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July as it takes aim at Yemen's Houthis
Israel assassinated Hamas' top leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran last summer, Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed. The ...
Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like
After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war.
Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points
CAIRO — Israel and Hamas appear closer than they have been in months to agreeing to a ceasefire that could wind down the ...
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Israel and Hamas look close to some kind of deal
A series of meetings in Cairo and Doha have led to renewed optimism about the prospect of a deal between Israel and Hamas, ...
Israel-Hamas war latest: Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv
At least 16 people were injured in a missile strike on Tel Aviv, the economic centre of Israel, in the early hours of ...
UN torture expert visits Israeli scenes of Oct 7 Hamas attack
The United Nations' senior expert on torture visited the Israeli kibbutz communities attacked on Oct. 7, 2023, for the first ...
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The Israel Hamas War
Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages ...
Freed Hamas hostage, Hannah Katzir, dead at 78 following ‘medical complications’
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our member, Hannah Katzir of blessed memory, following a prolonged battle with ...