For the first time in months, there's hope and joy in Israel and Gaza
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Food and Other Vital Aid Surge Into Gaza After 15 Months of Scarcity
Hunger has gripped the enclave, besieged by Israel, and the surge is a step toward alleviating it. But with Hamas asserting its grip on Gaza, questions remain about how aid is distributed.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump 'not confident' Israel-Gaza ceasefire will hold
The newly sworn-in US President was asked for his thoughts on the ceasefire as it enters its third day.BBC News - 13h -
Tears of joy as 3 released hostages dive into their mothers' arms after 15 months in captivity
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Hezbollah describes Gaza ceasefire as a defeat for Israel
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire goes into effect in Gaza
Israel is gripped, waiting for Hamas to begin releasing hostages under the terms of the new ceasefire agreement, which began early Sunday morning in Gaza. Hamas and some of its supporters ...CBS News - 2d -
Israel continues attacks in Gaza as ceasefire delayed
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Israel and Palestinians Prepare for Long-Sought Truce in Gaza
Qatar, which mediated the agreement, said the cease-fire deal was set to begin at 8:30 a.m. local time on Sunday.The New York Times - 2d -
Israel approves Gaza ceasefire, expected to begin Sunday
Israel's cabinet voted overnight to approve the long-awaited Gaza ceasefire and hostage-prisoner release deal. Dozens of Israeli hostages are set to be freed in the first phase, which is begins ...CBS News - 3d -
DeAndre Hopkins hoping to play past the divisional round for the first time
In his first 11 NFL seasons, Hopkins' teams never got past the divisional round. In Year 12 with the Chiefs, he hopes that changes.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Gaza ceasefire edges closer after 15 months of war
33 Israeli hostages held in Gaza are set to be released in exchange for 1,904 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.NBC News - 3d -
Israel's security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel's security cabinet has approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas that was announced earlier this week. The deal still needs to be approved by the full Israeli cabinet ...CBS News - 4d -
Israel braces for return of hostages after 15 months of pain
Many families of those taken on October 7 have no idea whether their loved ones are aliveFinancial Times - 4d -
Anxiety in Gaza, Israel over ceasefire
As a ceasefire deal is expected to go into effect between Israel and Hamas, Israel's government still hasn't officially signed off on the agreement, creating anxiety over whether it will hold. ...CBS News - 5d -
On board aid convoy on its way to offer hope for Gaza
BBC special correspondent Fergal Keane has travelled with a convoy carrying aid towards Gaza.BBC News - 5d -
Israel delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a "loose end" was being tied up but he was confident the ceasefire would begin on Sunday as planned.BBC News - 5d -
How 15 months of war has devastated Gaza
BBC Verify examines how fighting has impacted civilians lives in Gaza, after over a year of fighting.BBC News - 5d -
Gaza in maps: How 15 months of war have drastically changed the territory
A visual guide to how much has changed in the Gaza Strip since Israel began its military response to Hamas's attacks on 7 October.BBC News - 5d -
What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
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Israel-Hamas truce deal brings hope, but no peace, and no reunions yet
The ceasefire deal agreed by Israel and Hamas has not ended the bloodshed in Gaza yet, nor the desperate wait for hostages' loved ones.CBS News - 5d -
Gaza ceasefire announced after 15 months of war
Palestinians and Israelis celebrate as truce is unveiled by mediatorsFinancial Times - 5d -
Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Brings Joy, but Is Shadowed With Uncertainty
An agreement offers Gazans at least some respite, and for Israelis it means the release of hostages. But the deal’s ambiguity leaves open the possibility that fighting could resume within weeks.The New York Times - 5d -
Months of Geopolitical Upheaval Paved Way for Gaza Cease-Fire
Terms of the cease-fire deal that Israel and Hamas reached after a year of fruitless talks aren’t very different from what was available to each side last spring. What changed was everything else.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
A ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has been reached in the bloody war in Gaza.CNBC - 5d -
Israel, Hamas Agree to Deal to Pause Fighting in Gaza
The deal would open a pathway to end the 15-month and begin with an exchange of some of the hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Watch: How people in Israel and Gaza responded to the deal
A ceasefire and hostage deal has been long-anticipated by people in Israel in Gaza, after 15 months of war.BBC News - 6d -
Von der Leyen: Gaza ceasefire 'brings hope to an entire region'
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The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza
The Israeli response to Hamas’s attacks on 7 October 2023 has killed tens of thousands, left most schools and hospitals in ruins, and caused long-term damage to agricultural land in the territory. ...The Guardian - 6d -
Hope and dread as Israelis and Palestinians await a Gaza truce that may not end their suffering
Officials now say they are closer than ever to reaching an agreement to pause the Israel-Hamas war and release hostages held in the Gaza StripABC News - 6d -
Israel and Hamas could be on the verge of a Gaza ceasefire deal
A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants is being discussed by American, Egyptian and Qatari negotiators, while Gaza and West Bank bombings continue.NBC News - 6d -
Israel-Gaza war live: ceasefire deal ‘right on brink’, says US, as hopes rise for agreement
US secretary of state, in last major foreign policy speech, says countries in Middle East must achieve their aspirations in a climate of peace and security. Gaza ceasefire negotiations ‘right on ...The Guardian - 6d -
FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal
Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for AlexaFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Israel, Hamas on Verge of Deal for Gaza Cease-Fire
Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
Israel-Hamas ‘breakthrough’ raises hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal
Final draft of an agreement sent to both sides as mediators believe they are close to ending warFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
As Gaza deaths climb over 46,000, some pin hope for a truce on Trump
Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump."CBS News - Jan. 10 -
The First Berserker: Khazan Demo Launching Soon, Two Months Ahead Of Release
Publisher Nexon has announced that The First Berserker: Khazan is getting a demo on January 16, and players will be able to spend as much time as they want in it.. The game's official Twitter ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says
The hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, an Arab Bedouin, was seized along with three grown children on Oct. 7, 2023. Two of them were released, but there is “serious concern” about the fate of the third.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
First-time NBA All-Stars? These hopefuls have strong cases
Let’s take a look at some contenders, including Victor Wembanyama, who could make their All-Star debuts this February.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
A Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks? The US is hopeful
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks? The US is hopeful The ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
US hoping for Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks: Blinken
The Biden administration says it is still hoping to secure a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas in its final two weeks in the White House, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. ...The Hill - Jan. 6
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