Who Are the 6 Freed Israeli Hostages? Two of the captives had been in the hands of Hamas for about 10 years. The rest were taken during the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Tensions Mount in Lebanon as Deadline Nears for Israeli Withdrawal The United States has reportedly told Lebanese officials that Israel’s military intends to remain in five strategic points inside Lebanon, but will withdraw from towns it still occupies.

Israeli Troops Withdraw From Netzarim Corridor in Gaza Israel’s military withdrew from the Netzarim Corridor under the cease-fire with Hamas. During the war, troops patrolled the zone that splits the territory, preventing evacuated Palestinians from returning north.

Who Are the 3 Israeli Hostages Released Thursday? Hamas released eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thais, as part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange.

What to Know About the 4 Newly Released Israeli Hostages The young women freed on Saturday were working as “spotters” for Israel’s army when they were abducted in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

The Israeli Right May Soon Be Disenchanted With Trump The president-elect may have the soul of a bully, but he also has the instincts of a dealmaker.

Israeli Strikes Threaten Lebanon’s Archaeological Treasures The country is home to thousands of years’ worth of antiquities. Some have already been damaged or destroyed in the war, alarming the conservationists trying to protect them.

Israeli Military Warns of More Strikes Near Beirut After 6 Soldiers Are Killed The deaths on Wednesday made it one of the most lethal days for the Israeli military since it invaded Lebanon last month to battle Hezbollah fighters.

Gaza Militants Release Video of Sasha Troufanov, an Israeli Russian Hostage It was the first sign of Sasha Troufanov since May, when the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group posted two videos of him. His family pressed for the release of all the hostages in Gaza.

Israeli Raids in West Bank Kill 4, Palestinians Say The raids suggested that the Israeli military was continuing to target armed fighters in the occupied territory, even as it conducts major operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

Iranian Officials Threaten Retaliation for Israeli Strikes It was unclear how or when Iran plans to respond, and some officials said the rhetoric could be bluster. Iranian officials had downplayed the damage of Israel’s last attack.

Media Organizations Criticize Israeli Strike That Killed Three Journalists Israel says it was bombing a structure associated with Hezbollah and says it is reviewing the strike.

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists, Lebanon’s Health Ministry Says The three worked for Lebanese news organizations, their employers said. The ministry said they had been staying in a residence housing journalists.

What Would a Better Israeli Prime Minister Do? The leaders who brought Israel into crisis won’t be able to bring it out of it.

Israeli Generals, Low on Munitions, Want a Truce in Gaza Israel’s military leadership wants a cease-fire with Hamas in case a bigger war breaks out in Lebanon, security officials say. It has also concluded that a truce would be the swiftest way to free hostages.

Israeli Military Says Troops Tied a Wounded Palestinian to a Vehicle The act violated military procedure and there will be an investigation, the military said.

What We Know About the U.N. Report on Israeli and Palestinian War Crimes The findings cite acts such as sexual violence and the deliberate killing or abducting of civilians by Hamas. They also accuse Israel of collective punishment and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

In Israeli Hostage Rescue, Minutes Made the Difference When a truck carrying three of the four rescued hostages broke down and came under fire, Israel says it called in an airstrike. Scores of Palestinians, including children, were killed during the operation, according to Gazan officials.

The U.N. Relief Agency Protests Israeli Attacks The commissioner of UNRWA calls for an end to Israeli attacks, both physical and verbal, against its staff and buildings.

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