USA: Trump says no right of return for Palestinians under Gaza plan

US President Donald Trump has said the two million Palestinians who would be resettled in neighbouring countries under his plan to take over and rebuild the Gaza Strip would have…

Israel: Tears of joy as freed Thai hostages arrive home

Five Thai farm workers released by Hamas in Gaza last month have arrived home in Bangkok, after spending nearly 500 days in captivity. Pongsak Thaenna, Sathian Suwannakham, Watchara Sriaoun, Bannawat…

Palestine: Israel believes eight hostages due to be freed in first phase are dead

Israel says eight of the remaining 26 hostages due to be released by Hamas during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal are dead. Government spokesman David Mencer told…

Palestine: Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released

Hamas is expected to hand over to Israel the names of four hostages to be released on Saturday under the Gaza ceasefire deal. It is thought they will be soldiers…

Israel: Netanyahu’s office says hostage deal now agreed

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a “deal to release the hostages” has been agreed. Netanyahu had delayed a cabinet vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal,…

Palestine: Gaza ceasefire deal to take effect on 19 January- PM Sheikh Mohammed

Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul…

Palestine: Gaza ceasefire talks resuming in Qatar with signs deal is close

Negotiators are set to reconvene in Qatar to try to finalise a deal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and for the release of hostages, with signs that Israel…

Israel: Authorities say body of hostage Itay Svirsky recovered from Gaza

The Israeli military says the body of an Israeli hostage held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip has been recovered in a joint operation with the Shin Bet security service.…