Several Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed during this ceasefire deal have been harassed by Israeli forces after their release, their homes raided or their family members arrested.

GAZA, — Israel this week introduced what it said was a new U.S. ceasefire plan — different from the one it agreed to in January — and is trying to force Hamas to accept it by imposing a ...

A Hamas official tells NPR that the United States has held direct talks with the Palestinian militant group over the release of several American-Israeli dual citizens taken hostage during the Oct. 7,

The Palestinian armed group initially said it had handed over the body of Shiri Bibas along with her two young children and another man. Israel said forensic testing found the remains were not hers.

White House press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that U.S. officials have had “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials. The talks come as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in the balance. Leavitt declined to provide details on the substance of the talks.