The Gaza war is paused, but Israel and Hamas keep up a fierce battle of optics over hostage releases
The visuals out of Israel and Gaza during recent hostage-for-prisoner swaps were part of a choreographed battle of optics waged in parallel to the 16-month ground war between Israel and Hamas. Each side uses the light and shadow of images to make themselves look virtuous and strong — and each other monstrous and weak.
American-Israeli Keith Siegel, 2 other hostages released in Gaza in 3rd exchange of Israel-Hamas ceasefire
It is believed that at least two of the six American hostages still held in Gaza are alive — Sagui Dekel-Chen, 35, who grew up in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and Edan Alexander, 19, from Tenafly, New Jersey. Four other Americans are believed to have been killed in captivity.
The major of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, told CNN Monday that the Israeli assault on the Jenin Refugee Camp is akin to ...
The Israeli prime minister’s trip comes as negotiations for a second phase of a Gaza ceasefire are set to begin. Syria’s new president visits Saudi Arabia.
Israel has inflicted “serious and sometimes life-threatening danger” on pregnant and postpartum women and girls in Gaza over ...
The new construction, visible in satellite imagery, suggests an extended presence. Israel says its forces will stay as long ...
Steve Witkoff, the first speaker following the parade in Capital One Arena, touted the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Gaza, a day after some hostages returned home.
The Hague Group’ is a watershed moment in developing coordinated international state action against the use of genocide, ...
The drone that tracked Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and filmed him as he lay dying in footage beamed around the world last ...
Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages ...
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he will discuss “victory over Hamas,” countering Iran and expanding relations with Arab ...
Israel spent about 100 billion shekels ($28 billion) on military conflicts in 2024, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, a ...
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