The Palestinian militant group is giving up much of the leverage it has with Israel, with no guarantee some of its main demands will be met.
The Palestinian militant group is giving up much of the leverage it has with Israel, with no guarantee some of its main demands will be met.
Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.
Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.
Hostages in Gaza were swapped for Palestinian prisoners in Israel. The last 20 living hostages were released on Monday morning.
After President Trump announced the Gaza agreement, it was unclear when hostages would be released or when aid would enter the territory.
Israel says that there are still about 20 living hostages in Gaza, along with the bodies of around 25 others. Details of their release remain unclear.
The somber milestone comes with peace talks underway, hostages from the Hamas-led attack still in Gaza, more than 67,000 Palestinians dead and Israel more isolated than ever.
Emily Damari spent 471 days in captivity in Gaza. Since being released, Ms. Damari, a British Israeli, has become a symbol of resilience and a voice for the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Avishag Shar-Yashuv, a photographer for The Ne…
Emily Damari spent 471 days in captivity in Gaza. Since being released, Ms. Damari, a British Israeli, has become a symbol of resilience and a voice for the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Avishag Shar-Yashuv, a photographer for The Ne…