Gaza, Hamas and Israel

Satellite photos show Gaza Strip before and after devastation caused by Israel-Hamas war
Satellite images provide one way to get a sense of the devastating impact of the war on the Gaza Strip. Research released in the U.S. on Thursday estimates 59.8% of all buildings in the territory Gaza likely have been damaged in the war.
Gaza celebrates with overwhelming joy end of Israel-Hamas longest war
Though their losses are incalculable, the people of Gaza were overjoyed by the announcement of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.
Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
The Biden administration called for a final push before the president leaves office, with many seeing the Trump inauguration as an unofficial deadline.
Israel, Hamas Quarrel Over Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire
The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.
Gaza War Leaves Hamas Battered But Undefeated
Palestinian militant group Hamas has been significantly battered by 15 months of war in Gaza but has not suffered the eradication that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intended, experts say.
Haunting satellite photos of Gaza before and after war show widespread destruction
New satellite photos have revealed the widespread destruction caused by Israeli strikes in Gaza, amid renewed hope that a ceasefire deal will end the deadly 15 month war. The images show Gaza City in June 2023 and January 2023.
Israel Bombards Gaza Moments After Ceasefire Announcement With Hamas While Palestinians Celebrate
Israeli forces bombards Gaza shortly after the ceasefire deal was announced with Hamas. IDF bombing came even as Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating the ceasefire agreement. Watch. #israel #gaza #cea
Palestinians in Gaza Strip express happiness at possibility of ceasefire in 15-month-war
The ceasefire agreement — just the second achieved during the war — will go into effect Sunday, Copyright 2025 The Associated ...
Israeli Cabinet Approves Gaza Deal as Hostage Release Draws Near
Israel’s cabinet approved an agreement on a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip that would free Israeli hostages, ending two days of ...
Israeli government announces official approval of ceasefire deal for Gaza
The Israeli government has announced that it officially approved an agreement with Hamas on a six-week ceasefire, scheduled ...
How long will it take and how much will it cost to rebuild Gaza?
The United Nations says that it could take more than 350 years to rebuild if the blockade remains.
Post-Ceasefire, Gaza Rubble Mountains Expected to Take 15 Years to Clear
The U.N. estimates that more than 50 million tons of debris now covers Gaza's streets and would take over 15 years to clear.
Gaza Strip in maps: How 15 months of war have drastically changed life in 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 ...
Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza
The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first ...
Israel backs Gaza deal. Truce and hostage release could start Sunday.
The ceasefire agreement, reached with Hamas, provides for the swap of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a surge ...
Israeli strikes kill 86 in Gaza since ceasefire announced, officials say
Israeli strikes killed at least 86 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip since the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel ...
Middle East Latest: Netanyahu Says Cabinet Won't Meet Over Ceasefire Until Hamas Drops New Demands
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the agreement for a ceasefire in ...