Wife of Atlanta security guard burned trying to save protester asks for prayers

A security guard remains in the hospital after trying to stop a protester from setting herself on fire out the Israeli Consulate in Midtown Friday afternoon. His family says he was badly burned in the incident.

Israel releases more prisoners after Hamas frees 16 hostages amid Gaza truce

Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.

Hamas frees 12 more hostages from Gaza as fragile truce with Israel holds

Hamas has freed 12 hostages and Israel has released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war.

Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas

Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.

Elon Musk visits Israel to meet leaders amid allegations of antisemitism on X

The billionaire has faced accusations from the Anti-Defamation League and others of tolerating antisemitic messages on the social media platform since purchasing it in 2022.

Hamas releases first American hostage on third day of cease-fire exchange

Abigail Edan, whose fourth birthday passed while she was in captivity, is among 14 Israelis and two other foreign nationals released by Hamas on Sunday.

Hostages released by Hamas have returned to Israel, military says

Hamas had earlier delayed the release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners for several hours, saying Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal that had set the stage for such swaps.

On 1st day of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners

The hostages freed Friday included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar. The agreement opened the way for sorely needed aid to flow into Gaza for beleaguered residents.

How does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas work and how long will it last?

A cease-fire to facilitate the release of dozens of people taken hostage during Hamas’ raid on Israel is expected to bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza and a glimmer of hope to the families of the captives.

Metro Atlanta activists hopeful as Israel-Hamas cease-fire begins

The four-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war has begun and local activists are hoping it is a step in the right direction to end the violence.