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Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?
The fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas was laid bare on Saturday, after Israel accused Hamas of withholding a hostage, prompting a halt in the movement of Gazan civilians back to their homes in the north.
Israel Blocks Gazans From North, Saying Hamas Breached Cease-Fire Deal
Some troops had been expected to withdraw to allow hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans to go home. But Israel said the hostage exchange before that step had not gone as agreed. Hamas accused Israel of stalling.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Four female hostages return to Israel; 200 Palestinians released
Latest news and live updates on the Gaza ceasefire deal as four female hostages are set to be released. The hostages are all Israeli soldiers.
Qatar says agreement reached to release Israeli hostage, allow Palestinians to return to north Gaza
BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel kept thousands of Palestinians from returning to their homes in northern Gaza on Sunday as it accused
Hamas warns Israel of ‘repercussions’ as hostage release row escalates
Israel and Hamas accused each other of breaching the terms of the ceasefire deal on Saturday after four more hostages were released from Gaza.
Israel’s Ceasefire Deals Face Test With Impasse on Gaza Refugees
Israel’s ceasefire agreements in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip came under strain from deadly violence and a dispute with Hamas over the fate of an Israeli hostage, raising the stakes for international efforts to keep the deals on track.
Hamas releases 4 female hostages as part of Israel ceasefire deal
The terrorist group Hamas released four more hostages from Gaza on Saturday under a ceasefire deal with Israel that took effect nearly a week ago.
Gaza ceasefire faces new hurdle as Israel claims Hamas violated agreement twice
The 2nd phase of ceasefire agreement took place on Sat, during which, as per Israel PM Netanyahu, Hamas didn't free a hostage who was supposed to be released.
Ceasefire agreement holds for a second week after Hamas and Israel swap
Hamas releases four female Israeli soldiers and Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners, as the ceasefire agreement brokered by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar holds into its second week.
Israel Says Hamas Committed Two Violations Of Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Israel said on Sunday that Hamas had violated a ceasefire agreement, which came into effect one week ago and has so far resulted in the release of seven hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas releases four Israeli soldiers under ceasefire deal
Israel was due to withdraw from the area but stayed in place after accusing Hamas of breaching the ceasefire agreement when a female civilian hostage wasn't released. Britain's top crown green bowling champ has hit out at plans to axe dozens of green in his home county to save money.
How Oct. 7 mastermind’s little brother Mohammad Sinwar rebuilt Hamas despite 15 months of brutal war with Israel
The younger Sinwar’s work was put on display during Saturday’s hostage exchange, when Hamas fighters dressed in pristine ...
Middle East latest: Israel stops the return of thousands of Palestinians till Hamas frees hostage
Israel accused Hamas of violating a fragile ceasefire by changing the order of hostages it has released, stopping thousands ...
Video Shows Moment Israeli Hostage Families See Them Handed Over by Hamas
The hostage exchange is the second since the current ceasefire agreement. It is expected that by the end of the first phase ...
Hope for 2nd hostage release as Hamas names IDF captives to be freed
As the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held into its sixth day, the U.S.- and Israeli-designated terrorist group ...
Israel and Hamas Dispute Over Hostage Leaves Displaced Palestinians Waiting
Israel is preventing movement to the north of Gaza until plans are set for the release of Arbel Yehud, one of the last ...
Freed Israeli hostage speaks out for first time, says she has 'returned to my life' following Hamas captivity
Emily Damari, one of the first hostages freed by Hamas in the cease-fire agreement, is speaking out for the first time ...
Father of American Hamas hostage Edan Alexander ‘100% confident’ Trump will ensure his son’s release
Keith Siegel, 65, an occupational therapist from North Carolina, will be released on Day 14 of the truce, a senior ...
As Hamas Exchanges Gaza Hostages, It Puts on a Show of Force
The handover of four female Israeli soldiers by Hamas on Saturday came as Israel released 200 prisoners. But a dispute arose ...