Watch: Heart-warming moment kidnapped Israeli children are reunited with beloved family dog
The dog was greeted excitedly by the young siblings who had spent weeks in captivity.
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Fragile truce in Gaza holds as talks go on
A truce between Israel and Hamas is holding for a fifth day.
Israeli hostage describes ‘suffocating’ conditions in captivity
The woman claimed she slept on plastic chairs with a sheet for nearly 50 days.
Release of infant hostage from Gaza being blocked, Israel says
The IDF say 10-month-old Kfir Bibas and his family have been handed to a separate group.
Hamas release 11 new hostages to the Red Cross
Announcement was made by Qatari Foreign Ministry in a post on social media.
Hamas releases third group of hostages, says it will seek to extend the deal
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be back on track.
‘We went back to the Stone Age’: Life in besieged Gaza
New York Times: Life in Gaza revolves around a daily struggle to find food and water.
As hostages return to Israel, details of captivity begin to emerge
As more hostages are released, further details of captivity are coming to light.
Can the Palestinian Authority really govern Gaza after the war?
New York Times: The Palestinian Authority is still Washington’s choice to run the enclave.
Tens of thousands march against antisemitism in London
Former UK PM Boris Johnson was among the marchers.
US toddler who watched parents die among hostages released by Hamas
Abigail Mor Idan, a dual US-Israeli citizen, spent 51 days in captivity in Gaza.
'Bloodied corpses dragged through alleys': Palestinian militants kill 2 alleged informers
Palestinian militants have shot and killed two suspected collaborators with Israel.
9-year-old Irish-Israeli girl among hostages released by Hamas
Second group of hostages, including 13 Israelis and four Thai nationals, return to Israel.
Israel and Hamas complete second day of swaps after tense delay, as ceasefire holds
Hamas to release 14 Israeli hostages for Israel freeing 42 Palestinian prisoners.
Palestinian captives released, Israeli hostages return to Israel
Hamas is preparing to release more than a dozen hostages in exchange for more prisoners.
Israeli-owned ship targeted in suspected Iranian attack
An Israeli container ship has been attacked by a suspected Iranian drone.
Palestinian families rejoice over release of minors and women in prisoner swap
Dozens of Palestinian prisoners have returned home to the West Bank.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins ahead of hostage and prisoner swap
Today's halt in fighting promises some relief for Gaza's 2.3 million people.
As Gaza residents suffer, guilt and fear stalk their families abroad
New York Times: Families around the world are anxious for news of loved ones in Gaza.
Terrible choices and deep distrust: The path to the hostage deal
New York Times: Agreement between Israel and Hamas required painful negotiations.
Shaneel Lal: I can’t believe we are still begging our Govt to call for a ceasefire in Gaza
OPINION: The images and videos I have seen will haunt me for the rest of my life.
Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won’t take place before Friday
The announcement of the truce capped weeks of indirect, stop-and-go negotiations.
‘A first step’: What the Israel-Hamas hostage agreement means
Financial Times: Deal a breakthrough after weeks of war but leaves more to be done.
Ex-Obama adviser says killing 4,000 Palestinian children ‘wasn’t enough’ in racist rant
Stuart Seldowitz launches tirade against New York food vendor, calling him a ‘terrorist’.
'Blood on their hands': Paint thrown at Luxon and Seymour’s offices overnight
The group Tāmaki for Palestine has claimed responsibility for the vandalism.
Israel approves ceasefire with Hamas that includes release of at least 50 hostages
Under the deal, Hamas is to free 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in Gaza.
'We will continue the war': Israeli PM says war against Hamas will not stop after ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu has stated the war 'will continue until we achieve all our goals'.
Families of hostages in Gaza are desperate for proof of life
New York Times: Hamas has offered no information about the nearly 240 hostages.
For years, two men shuttled messages between Israel and Hamas. No longer
New York Times: Israeli peace activist and Hamas official had a secret back channel.
Israel battles Hamas near another Gaza hospital sheltering thousands
Israeli forces are pressing their offensive against Hamas in northern Gaza.
Jewish community says it feels 'isolated and vulnerable' after swastika graffiti
It comes a week after a statue of a Jewish ex-Auckland mayor was defaced with a swastika.
Is Israel’s military strategy to eradicate Hamas working?
New York Times: International condemnation of civilian casualties is growing.
'We’ve never seen this number killed': How Gaza turned into a ‘graveyard’ for children
New York Times: Thousands of children have been killed since the Israeli assault began.
Dozens of Israeli hostages may be freed ‘within days’
The ambassador to US says he is hopeful a breakthrough deal with Hamas can be reached.