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Hamas released eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thais, as part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange.

In the Biblical site of Abel Beth Maacah in northern Israel, archaeologists have discovered ancient Roman tablets revealing ...

In this video, we explore the fascinating geography of Israel, a country located in the heart of the Middle East. We begin by ...

Israel’s cabinet approved an agreement on a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip that would free Israeli hostages, ending two days of debate that had underscored the pact’s fragility. The full cabinet ...

The Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir, and Rafael CEO, Yoav Tourgeman, signed today (Thursday) the first contract under the US aid package ...

Ten IDF soldiers were moderately and lightly injured in a weapons explosion on a training base in southern Israel, the IDF confirmed. The IDF reported that "three soldiers were moderately injured ...

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most ...

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement that would put a stop to more than a year of fighting, according to multiple reports. A Hamas official told Sky News and several other outlets that ...

After more than 15 months in Hamas captivity, the first of an initial group of 33 hostages is expected to be returned to Israel on Sunday before negotiations on the release of the remaining 65 ...

The long-awaited ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, facilitated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, is expected to take effect on Sunday, with onlookers hoping its foundations are strong ...

This is a locator map of Israel and the Palestinian Territories. (AP Photo) This is a locator map of Israel and the Palestinian Territories. (AP Photo) Israeli policemen block a main road after ...