Gaza, Hamas and Israel

Who will rule Gaza, if not Hamas? Unanswered question dogs ceasefire
Israel has failed to eliminate Hamas, a key goal of its war in Gaza, and the militant group has reasserted its rule in Gaza. Can that situation last?
Israel accuses Hamas of breaching ceasefire, refuses to open crossing points to northern Gaza
Tens of thousands of Palestinians waited to return to their homes in northern Gaza, voicing frustration after Israel refused to open crossing points.
Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire, raising hopes of a reprieve
The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.
Israel says eight hostages due to be released by Hamas during Gaza ceasefire are dead
Eight of the 33 hostages due to be released over the coming weeks as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas are dead, Israel has said.
Fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is holding
NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on the fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas after a crisis over the weekend threatened to unravel the peace deal with a delay from Israel in allowing displaced Palestinians to return to their homes in the north of Gaza.
Israel-Hamas War: What it Will Take to Rebuild Gaza
Experts discuss how long rebuilding Gaza's $18.5 billion of damaged infrastructure could take after 15 months of conflict.
Gaza Strip: Palestinian returns to Gaza halted as Israel, Hamas trade accusations over ceasefire breach
Gaza Strip - Recent The situation in Gaza remains tense as Hamas and Israel continue to accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement, with thousands of displaced Palestinians still waiting to return to their homes.
Israel's Might Questioned? Netanyahu Weighs Breaking Agreement as Hamas Violates Gaza Truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering ending the fragile ceasefire agreement with Hamas after claims that the militant group breached the truce twice. Reports indicate that Hamas has failed to provide a list of hostages as stipulated in the ceasefire terms,

Palestinians return to northern Gaza

A defiant Hamas displays its authority in Gaza, posing a challenge to Netanyahu
Witnessed and recorded by an NBC News crew in Gaza, the fighters' presence at a crossing deemed vital for keeping Hamas from ...
Netanyahu to visit Trump at White House on Feb 4 amid fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire
President Donald Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with him at the White House on Feb. 4, ...
Middle East latest: Palestinians return to their homes in northern Gaza for a second day
Crowds of displaced Palestinians made the arduous journey back to heavily destroyed northern Gaza for a second day Tuesday, ...
Israel, Hamas reach deal to release hostages and allow Palestinians to return to Gaza Strip
An agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas that involves the release of additional hostages and the return of ...
Israel’s war inflicted ‘life-threatening danger’ on pregnant women and girls in Gaza, Human Rights Watch says
Israel has inflicted “serious and sometimes life-threatening danger” on pregnant and postpartum women and girls in Gaza over ...
Israel Is Urged to Reverse Course on Palestinian Aid Agency Ban
Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council said planned restrictions on the agency, UNRWA, would imperil Palestinians.
Tens of thousands return to devastated northern Gaza as Israel lifts its closure under truce
Tens of thousands of Palestinians returned to the most heavily destroyed part of the Gaza Strip on Monday as Israel lifted ...