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The body of the oldest hostage taken by Hamas following its October 7, 2023 attacks was among two deceased hostages returned to Israel from Gaza on Tuesday.
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As Vance arrives to bolster the Gaza ceasefire, how committed are Hamas and Netanyahu to peace?
As Trump's top envoys try to bolster the Gaza ceasefire, an insider questions both Netanyahu's and Hamas' commitment to peace.
The group still commands thousands of fighters, but the war has taken a toll on its weapons supplies, and its political future is uncertain.
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JD Vance voices 'great optimism' for Gaza truce on Israel visit
US Vice President JD Vance expressed "great optimism" that the Gaza truce would hold, ahead of a meeting Wednesday in Jerusalem with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Vance is to meet Israeli leaders,
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
Israel said it carried out air strikes on Gaza Oct. 19 after its troops were attacked, sending the ceasefire into uncertainty.
Israel said Sunday it responded after "terrorists" attacked troops operating in the Rafah area with gunfire and an anti-tank missile. Hamas said it was unaware of the clashes.
Vice President JD Vance said that he's confident in "durable" peace amid the ceasefire, warning Hamas will be "obliterated" if it doesn't cooperate.
Israel on Sunday struck targets in southern Gaza after saying its troops came under fire from Hamas militants, in the first major
Israel launched a wave of attacks on Gaza after accusing Palestinian militants of attacking its forces across cease-fire lines. Both sides say they are still committed to the truce.
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As Israel-Hamas clashes test Trump's Gaza peace deal, Vance, Witkoff and Kushner all head to region
After Israel-Hamas clashes test Trump's Gaza peace deal, his top negotiators return to the region to shore up the ceasefire.