Four Israeli soldiers held captive for 477 days by Hamas were released Saturday under the second hostage swap in the Gaza cease-fire deal.

The return of fighters to Gaza streets highlights how Israeli bombardment has failed to achieve Netanyahu’s goal or eradicating Hamas as a political force.

The handover of four female Israeli soldiers by Hamas on Saturday came as Israel released 200 prisoners. But a dispute arose over the hostage release timetable.

Crowds celebrate as Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners, including 121 serving life for attacks that killed dozens; one inmate refuses to leave prison for Gaza, is swapped The post Parades in West Bank,

Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu AlkasJERUSALEM/CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) -The Palestinian militant movement Hamas released four female Israeli soldier hostages on Saturday, in return for 200 Palestinian prisoners,

The Palestinian prisoners authority has released a list of the 200 prisoners expected to be handed over by Israel as part of the exchange.

Israelis are left wondering which hostages will be set free and who will be left behind, perhaps to die, in a phased deal that could collapse at

Israel demands UNRWA halt operations in Jerusalem by January 30, citing Hamas ties and security risks. The move follows Knesset legislation severing ties with the agency.

The United Nation's Palestinian refugee agency said on Sunday it had been ordered by Israel to vacate premises and cease all of its operations in occupied East Jerusalem by Thursday.

US intelligence reports indicate that Hamas has enlisted between 10,000 and 15,000 new members since the onset of the conflict with Israel on October 7, 2023.

Hundreds marched in Jerusalem on Tuesday against an expected agreement between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.