Gaza, Hamas and Israel

Satellite photos show the Gaza Strip before and after the devastation of the Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas war has devastated the Gaza Strip. Satellite photos offer some sense of the destruction in the territory.
Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached, after his office had said earlier there were last minute snags in finalizing a ceasefire that would pause 15 months of war.
Israel, Hamas Quarrel Over Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire
The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal reached after more than a year of war
Latest news and live updates as a Gaza ceasefire deal is reached after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.
Gaza War Leaves Hamas Battered But Undefeated
Palestinian militant group Hamas has been significantly battered by 15 months of war in Gaza but has not suffered the eradication that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intended, experts say.
Haunting satellite photos of Gaza before and after war show widespread destruction
New satellite photos have revealed the widespread destruction caused by Israeli strikes in Gaza, amid renewed hope that a ceasefire deal will end the deadly 15 month war. The images show Gaza City in June 2023 and January 2023.
Israel Bombards Gaza Moments After Ceasefire Announcement With Hamas While Palestinians Celebrate
Israeli forces bombards Gaza shortly after the ceasefire deal was announced with Hamas. IDF bombing came even as Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating the ceasefire agreement. Watch. #israel #gaza #cea
Post-Ceasefire, Gaza Rubble Mountains Expected to Take 15 Years to Clear
The U.N. estimates that more than 50 million tons of debris now covers Gaza's streets and would take over 15 years to clear.
How Long Will It Take and How Much Will It Cost to Rebuild Gaza?
The full extent of the damage will only be known when the fighting ends and inspectors have access to the territory.
IDF takes measures for operations in Gaza for day after ceasefire
Brig.-Gen. Eran Ophir, head of the army’s fence-building administration, is working to accelerate the repair of the fence and ...
Israel Says Gaza Deal Reached, Putting Cease-Fire Back on Track
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country’s security cabinet would meet to approve the deal on Friday.
Israeli soldiers accused of using detainees as human shields in Gaza
As a groundbreaking ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas looms, questions remain about whether it will hold and what will ...
Ceasefire agreed, analysis shows what remains in Gaza
According to the analysis, as much as 70% of buildings in North Gaza and 74% in Gaza City are likely damaged or destroyed.
What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
Hamas is a Palestinian armed group and political movement in the Gaza Strip. On 7 October 2023 it attacked Israel, killing ...
Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal
Netanyahu’s office accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt “to extort last minute concessions.” ...
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Mediators meeting on implementing Gaza ceasefire underway in Cairo
A high-level meeting to establish mechanisms for implementing the recently agreed-upon ceasefire agreement in Gaza Friday ...