KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The ceasefire in Gaza saw its smoothest exchange yet of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, and the crucial Rafah border crossing reopened just ...

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has begun after 15 months of war. The deal aims to bring a permanent end to the fighting and will see hostages held by Hamas in Gaza exchanged for Palestinian ...

JERUSALEM — Three men held hostage in the Gaza Strip for more than 15 months were freed Saturday, bringing to 18 the number of captives released by militants since the ceasefire between Israel ...

Keeping to its part of the cease-fire deal, Israel released 183 Palestinians held in jails. By Aaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon Hamas released the three men as part of a staggered hostage-for ...

A ceasefire deal currently in place promises the release of the hostages held by Hamas and other Palestinian militant factions in Gaza. The first stage of the ceasefire will last six weeks and see ...