Hezbollah has declared a new phase in its conflict with Israel and vowed to continue its attacks until a ceasefire in Gaza is reached. The Lebanese militant group and the Israel Defense Force have been ramping up attacks on each other’s territory, sparking fears of an all-out war. Personalise your news & stay in the know with the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC News

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken effect in Gaza, with Hamas handing over three Israeli hostages taken on October 7 2023 in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. The exchanges will ramp up over the next six weeks, with 33 Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinians expected to be released. More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-20/three-hostages-released-during-israel-gaza-ceasefire/104836878 Get the news that matters to you straight from the source. Download the A

76K views · 1.4K reactions | ABC News’ Erielle Reshef reports on renewed clashes in Israel and gets an exclusive look at how the Israeli Defense Forces say they are working to prevent a larger conflict. https://abcn.ws/38g4QpS | ABC News Live | Facebook