Palestine

Hamas swaps hostages for prisoners

Hamas said it would hand over living Israeli hostages from Gaza to Israel Monday morning in a swap for about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners under the ceasefire deal.

Hamas swaps hostages for prisoners
Patrick Dunleavy, John Mearsheimer, Ruud Koopmans, Nathalie Tocci, Juan Cole and 54 more
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War leaves Gaza in ruins

After two years of war, Gaza was left largely destroyed, with tens of thousands killed or missing, survivors facing deep trauma and urgent reconstruction and housing needs.

War leaves Gaza in ruins
Patrick Dunleavy, John Mearsheimer, Ruud Koopmans, Mark C.M. van Loosdrecht, Dennis Raphael and 41 more
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Hamas may free twenty Israelis

Hamas said it expected to release 20 Israeli hostages held in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, possibly within hours as negotiations proceeded.

Hamas may free twenty Israelis
Nathalie Tocci, Juan Cole, Steven Heydemann, Bruno Amable, Shibley Telhami and 11 more
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Ceasefire Allows Aid, Hamas Hints

Trucks queued at Israel–Gaza crossings delivered a surge of humanitarian aid under a ceasefire, while Hamas said it might free some hostages earlier—reports conflict on timing.

Ceasefire Allows Aid, Hamas Hints
Patrick Dunleavy, Juan Cole, Andreas Krieg, Peter Murphy, Alison Phipps and 3 more
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