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The pause in fighting enters a third day.
Halfway through a four-day pause in fighting that so far has brought two swaps of hostages and prisoners, Israeli leaders…
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Hamas Says Commander of Its Northern Gaza Brigade Is Dead
Hamas, the armed group that controls Gaza, said on Sunday that one of its top commanders had been killed in…
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No U.S. hostages are expected to be released in the next round, an official says.
American hostages are not likely to be among the second group of women and children freed by Hamas, an American…
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The Only Way Forward
It is said that wars end when both sides conclude they have nothing more to gain by fighting. By that…
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Waiting and Worrying Continue For Families of American Hostages
Families of the Americans being held hostage by Hamas must wait longer to find out if their relatives will be…
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First Captives Freed in Tense Gaza Truce Between Israel and Hamas
Hamas freed two dozen hostages, Israel released 39 imprisoned Palestinians, and more than 130 aid trucks reached Gaza over the…
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In West Bank, Cheers and Worries After Prisoners Are Released
Families that waited outside a prison for the release of people detained by Israel said the conflict in Gaza and…
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Past Israel-Hamas Cease-Fires Have Proved Fragile
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day truce — but if the past is any indication, there is no…
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Can the Palestinian Authority Really Govern Gaza After the War?
Considered authoritarian and corrupt, the Palestinian Authority is still Washington’s choice to run the enclave. But many believe it can…
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Israel, Hamas Agree to Begin Cease-Fire Friday Morning
Prodded by the U.S., Israel agreed to the pause in hostilities and the release of 150 imprisoned Palestinians in exchange…