One Family in Gaza Returned Home. But Home Was Gone. “It took us a few minutes to accept that this pile of rubble was our home,” said Islam Dahliz, whose family was ordered by Israeli forces to evacuate Rafah in May.

Gaza Residents Return to Vast Destruction in Old Neighborhoods Palestinians returning to parts of the enclave have been picking their way through vast piles of rubble and trying to salvage what they can.

U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.

The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership.

A Cease-Fire in Gaza Israel and Hamas have finally agreed to a truce.

How Many Hostages Remain in Gaza, and When Could They Be Released? Citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries were among about 250 people abducted in the Oct. 7, 2023 raids into Israel.

What to Know About the Gaza Cease-Fire Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal. For Palestinians, the agreement provides a respite from a devastating Israeli military campaign that has killed more than 45,000 people in Gaza. For Israelis, it could allow for the release of at least a third of the hostages captured by Hamas. But the ambiguity of the deal offers lingering unce…

What We Know About the Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Agreement Diplomats expressed cautious optimism on Tuesday that an agreement between Israel and Hamas may be within reach. But they also warned that it was not signed yet.

Talks on Gaza Cease-Fire and Hostage Releases: What to Know The negotiations appeared to be gaining momentum on Monday as Arab and American mediators pushed for an agreement before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Hostages in Gaza Are Not Freed The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.

In Israeli Video, Detainee Says Hamas Operates Out of Gaza Hospital Facing international condemnation and pressure to free the chief of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Israel released a brief interrogation video backing up its claim that militants used the hospital as a base.

Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and Hamas officials have been holding indirect cease-fire talks via mediators in Qatar.

Gaza Cease-Fire Before Trump’s Inauguration Looks Unlikely Despite a recent Biden administration push, talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war appear increasingly deadlocked, according to officials familiar with the discussions, and Israel airstrikes have continued.

Israeli Military Forces Patients and Staff to Leave Hospital in Northern Gaza The hospital, Kamal Adwan, has been caught in the middle of Israel’s offensive against Hamas militants in northern Gaza.

Five Journalists Killed in Gaza Strike, Palestinian Officials Say The Israeli military said it had struck a vehicle containing a “terrorist cell” in the Nuseirat area of Gaza.

Organized Looting Throws Gaza Deeper Into Chaos Gangs are filling a power vacuum left by Israel in some parts of southern Gaza, hijacking desperately needed aid for Palestinian residents.

Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.

Trump Says There Will Be ‘Hell to Pay’ Unless Hostages in Gaza Are Released President-elect Donald J. Trump said in a social media post on Monday that the hostages must be released before his inauguration in January.

Omer Neutra, Thought to Be Hostage in Gaza, Died on Oct. 7, IDF Says Omer Neutra, who had Israeli and American citizenship, was doing military service in Israel when Hamas invaded. His parents have been high-profile campaigners for the hostages.

Israeli Strike in North Gaza Kills Dozens, Rescue Group Says Israel was pressing forward with an operation in Gaza to combat what it described as a Hamas resurgence. In Lebanon, an uneasy cease-fire appeared to be largely holding.