Families that waited outside a prison for the release of people detained by Israel said the conflict in Gaza and the rising death toll had cast a pall over any celebration.
Tag: Gaza Strip
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Who the Released Israeli Hostages Are
The first group of 13 Israeli hostages — all women and children — were handed over to Israeli officials on Friday, joining five others released or rescued earlier in the fighting.
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As Cease-Fire Takes Hold, Some Gazans Attempt a Treacherous Return Home
Israel had warned Gazans not to move from the south to the north during the cessation of hostilities, feeding their fears of permanent displacement.
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Can the Palestinian Authority Really Govern Gaza After the War?
Considered authoritarian and corrupt, the Palestinian Authority is still Washington’s choice to run the enclave. But many believe it can only be credible now if it includes Hamas.
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Israel, Hamas Agree to Begin Cease-Fire Friday Morning
Prodded by the U.S., Israel agreed to the pause in hostilities and the release of 150 imprisoned Palestinians in exchange for 50 hostages held in Gaza.