Hamas, Gaza and Israel

Death toll in Gaza Strip from Israel-Hamas war tops 45,000, Palestinians say
Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip — The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas militants has topped 45,000 people, Palestinian health officials said Monday, with 52 dead arriving at hospitals across the bombed-out strip over the past 24 hours.
Reports claim Israel and Hamas ‘closer than ever’ to Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal
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Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas gain momentum, officials say
We have sensed after the election that the momentum is coming back,” said Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, one of the main mediators.
The unique destructiveness of Israel’s war on Gaza
Airwars, which charts civilian casualties of 21st century conflict, calls Israel’s campaign in Gaza “by far the most intense, destructive, and fatal conflict” it has tracked.
Thousands Protest In Israel For Gaza Hostage Deal
Thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday for a deal to release the remaining hostages still held in Gaza after more than 14 months of war against Hamas in the Palestinian territory.
Israel keeps up airstrikes on Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Storyline: As Israel intensified airstrikes on the Gaza Strip during ceasefire talks, Gaza's civil defense agency reports Israeli strikes on the territory killed 17 people on Saturday alone, including seven at a UN school housing displaced people.
Gaza death toll inflated to promote anti-Israel narrative, study finds
Civilian death counts in the Israel-Hamas war have been inflated and distorted to portray Israel as deliberately targeting innocent civilians, a new study found. The report from the UK-based Henry Jackson Society found that news outlets failed to distinguish between civilian and combatant casualties and relied on manipulated statistics from the Hamas-run Health Ministry when reporting on the war.
Gaza death toll inflated to promote narrative of Israel targeting civilians
News outlets failed to distinguish between civilian and combatant casualties, and relied on statistics from the Hamas-run Health Ministry.
Senior Hamas official: 'We're closer than ever to reaching a deal'
"We are closer than ever to reaching a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire, provided that Netanyahu does not obstruct the ...
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ABC News' $15M settlement with Trump. And, renewed hope for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire
ABC News agreed to a $15M settlement in a defamation lawsuit with President-elect Donald Trump. Here's a look at why. And, ...
Trump pressure pushed Hamas to relent during Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks, U.S. official says
Pressure from President-elect Donald Trump was a major factor in Hamas relenting on two key issues during ceasefire and ...
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US hopes for Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal in December
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — Top White House officials are hopeful that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas could be ...
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There's renewed hope for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas
A possible ceasefire in the 14-month long war between Israel and Hamas is gaining momentum. There are signs that the two sides are closer to making a deal, but many sticking points remain.
Hamas makes concessions, fueling new hope for ceasefire and hostage deal with Israel
There was new hope that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release might come about after Hamas agreed to concessions. NBC News' ...
Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus
A Hamas official says that after a weekslong hiatus international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group ...
Hamas: Ceasefire Talks Resume, Trump Could 'Affect Situation Positively'
Qatari mediators have reopened discussions between Hamas and Israel over a potential ceasefire as Trump's presidency draws closer.
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WSJ: Hamas agrees to some Israeli ceasefire demands
Hamas is reportedly willing to let Israel stage troops temporarily in Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement. Could it lead to ...
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Israeli hostages are coming home on Christmas day? Pro-Hezbollah outlet says Hamas peace deal imminent
A fast-tracked peace talks could ensure an extended ceasefire in Gaza by Christmas while many Israeli hostages are likely to ...