Hamas, Israel

Philadelphia-area Jewish, Muslim leaders optimistic about Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage release deal
People on both sides said they know everything can't be solved overnight, but they continue to pray for peace in Israel and Gaza.
Philadelphia-area community leaders react to Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Jewish and Muslim community leaders in the Philadelphia area share their relief after news of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas broke.
Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.
How Philadelphia area is reacting to Israel-Hamas ceasefire: 'Cautiously optimistic'
Amichai Shdaimah, of Ardmore, understands the agony as he waited 53 days for his then-84-year-old stepmother, Ditza Heiman, to be released in November 2023.
Israel warns again that Gaza ceasefire will not begin until Hamas provides a hostage list
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Sunday that the ceasefire in Gaza will not begin until Hamas provides the names of the three hostages it is set to release later on Sunday.
Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire agreement
The truce allowed Palestinians to return to bombed-out neighborhoods to begin rebuilding their lives, while relief trucks delivered much-needed aid.
News Wrap: 3 Israeli hostages released as ceasefire appears to be holding
In our news wrap Monday, Israeli hostages have been reuniting with loved ones as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding, humanitarian aid trucks are flowing into Gaza as part of the agreement,
Big worry for Hamas and Egypt as Israel refuses to vacate Philadelphi Corridor, reason is...
The Israeli delegation includes officials from the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and Shin Bet security agency, the ...
Philadelphia students exposed to widespread anti-Israel bias
Educators and administrators working for the School District of Philadelphia have publicly stated that they want to teach ...
Israel hostage families warn against ‘dangerous’ deal with Hamas, urge politicians to dissolve government
Relatives of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza on Monday urged right-wing politicians to leave the government if Israeli ...
90 Palestinian prisoners released from Israel
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has hit a last-minute snag, with both sides at odds over the Philadelphia axis ...
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Local residents watching ceasefire negotiations, hoping for peace
"If you go to Gaza and ask everyone, they would feel that this is a dream looking for a ceasefire," said Alsutan of the news ...
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‘The Brutalist,’ the Golden Globe-Winning New Movie, Is the Story of a Holocaust Survivor in Philadelphia and Bucks County
One of the most acclaimed movies of 2024 is about a Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor who settles in Philadelphia.