Gaza, Israel and Palestinians

Israel blocks thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza over ceasefire dispute
Israe hasl prevented thousands of Palestinians from returning to the northern Gaza Strip as it accused Hamas of violating a fragile ceasefire by changing the order of hostages it has released.
Drone shows thousands of Palestinians blocked from entering northern Gaza Strip
Palestinian officials say more than 650,000 displaced people were blocked from entering the northern Gaza Strip, according to Reuters. Israel blocked access to the region after it accused Hamas of failing to release 29-year-old Arbel Yehud during an agreed upon hostage-prisoner exchange.
Israel Blocks Gazans From North, Accusing Hamas of Cease-Fire Breach
Some troops had been expected to withdraw to allow hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans to go home. But the military said the hostage exchange before that step had not gone as agreed.
Gaza Strip: Hundreds wait in Nuseirat to return to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip
Hundreds of Gazans, many of them carrying the same tarps and ropes they used as shelter in southern Gaza during the war with Israel, are waiting in Nuseirat (central Gaza) for the Israeli military to allow them to cross the Netzarim Corridor and return to their homes in the northern part of the Strip.
Thousands of Palestinians gather on Gaza coastal road, waiting to return to Strip’s north
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Displaced Palestinians return to northern Gaza amid uncertainty
Palestinians have gathered to return north following the release of Israeli captives.
Almost 650,000 Gazans blocked from reaching north at Israeli barrier, say officials
Gaza's civil defence agency said tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians were blocked from returning to the north of the territory on Sunday at an Israeli military barrier. "Tens of thousands of displaced people are waiting near the Netzarim Corridor to return to the northern Gaza Strip,

Biden, Trump and Israel

Trump's comment to 'clean out' Gaza has thrilled Israel's far right and infuriated Palestinians
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he intends to push the leaders of Egypt and ...
Four hostages freed but Israel blocks people in Gaza returning north
Hamas released four female Israeli hostages on Saturday, in a second round of exchanges between Israel and Hamas which will ...
Trump Floats Plan to ‘Clean Out’ Gaza, Wants Jordan and Egypt to Accept More Refugees
Trump said he would like to see Jordan, Egypt, other Arab nations increase number of Palestinian refugees they accept.
Hamas Frees Four Female Israeli Soldiers as Part of the Gaza Cease-Fire
The Oct. 7 cross-border attack led by Hamas killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took around 250 others hostage.
Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting ...
Middle East latest: 4 Israeli women soldiers will be next hostages freed from Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested Friday that his county’s military might not withdraw all of its forces ...
US security contractor will take charge of key checkpoint in Gaza as Israeli forces withdraw
A private American security company will take over a key checkpoint on the road to northern Gaza in the coming days as ...
Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers as part of Gaza ceasefire in exchange for 200 prisoners
Hamas militants have handed over four captive female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City after parading them in ...
Israel, Gaza and the ceasefire
After a faltering start, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect last Sunday. Fergal Keane has been reporting ...
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Connecticut residents react to 6-week Israel-Gaza ceasefire agreement
Earlier this week, several Israeli hostages were released from Gaza, and more Palestinians were freed from Israel amidst the ...