Israel delayed the planned release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, citing what it called multiple violations by Hamas of the ceasefire and hostage release agreement — a development which calls ...

Hamas freed all six hostages in the latest exchange on Saturday, even as heightened tension between the adversaries clouded the future of the fragile ceasefire deal. The six included three Israeli men ...

Israel says the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners is delayed “until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies” at handovers of Israeli ...

Pope Francis has rested during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican says.