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Several Israeli hostages released from Gaza speak about the hardship they endured during 16 months of captivity by U.S.- designated terror group Hamas. Some credit U.S. President Donald Trump for winning their freedom. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
Hard-liners in Israel have welcomed President Donald Trump’s plan for the future of Gaza, which calls for many of Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians to leave the enclave. They say encouraging emigration does not violate international law. Palestinians have rejected the plan.
A Hamas spokesperson in Gaza says US President Trump’s repeated threats endanger the ceasefire
Arab states have adopted an Egyptian plan for the future of Gaza and called on the international community to support it. Israel says Hamas must have no role in the future of Gaza. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem. VOA camera: Ricki Rosen.
The future of the ceasefire between Israel and U.S.-designated terror group Hamas is in doubt after Israel cut off all aid to the Gaza Strip, sparking panic buying. Israel says it wants to extend the current ceasefire for seven weeks, Hamas says it wants talks on a permanent end to the war.
Israelis mourn as they bury a mother and her sons killed in Hamas' captivity. The funerals come as the first stage of a ceasefire between Israel and the US-designated terror group is ending with no plan for proceeding to the next stage. Linda Gradstein reports from Tel Aviv. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s idea for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip has shocked Israelis and Palestinians. While some Israelis welcome the idea, Palestinians categorically reject it. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem. Nedal Hamdouna contributed to this story.
As the first stage of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken effect, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza. But many find their homes completely destroyed. Linda Gradstein has the story from Jerusalem. VOA footage by Enas Tantesh and Amjed Tantesh.
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to travel to Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Hamas frees three more Israeli hostages, including a dual U.S. citizen, and Israel frees dozens of Palestinian prisoners. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem.
Three more Israeli hostages and five Thai workers are back in Israel after being freed as part of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem reports there were emotional reunions, but their liberation did not go smoothly. Video includes images from Ricki Rosen.
Iran has stepped up its efforts to recruit spies in Israel. Authorities in Israel say they have arrested more than 30 in the past year, with two army reservists detained this week. One of them is accused of giving Iran classified information on Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system.
Analysts say Israeli officials hope Donald Trump's unconventional approach to foreign policy will get them the results they want on their top security priorities. But Trump’s push for a peace deal with Saudi Arabia could cause tensions. Linda Gradstein reports. VOA footage by Ricki Rosen.
Israeli hostages released from Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal face a long road to recovery. As Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem, experts say the physical and psychological trauma they and others endured will take time to heal. VOA footage by Ricki Rosen.
Three Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners freed as deal gets underway
If approved, the ceasefire agreement would begin Sunday
The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas allows Israeli forces to remain in parts of Gaza until all Israeli hostages are released. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
The agreement is also expected to allow for more humanitarian aid to enter Gaza
The war in Gaza has intensified the connection that many Jews around the world feel to Israel and has sparked a wave of immigration to the Jewish state. At the same time, a growing number of Israelis are leaving the country, at least temporarily. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem.
Israel says its forces won’t say in Syrian territory permanently
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