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.
NYPD mobilizes massive presence as thousands march up 6th Avenue
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters descended on Midtown Friday, marching from Washington Square up Sixth Avenue.
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.
Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'
A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will began Friday morning, Qatar said, a day later than originally announced, as negotiators worked out final details of the deal.
Israel unveils what it claims is a major Hamas militant hideout beneath Gaza City's Shifa Hospital
The Israeli military on Wednesday unveiled what it claimed was a Hamas military facility under Gaza's largest hospital, showing what appeared to be a subterranean dormitory.
Former Obama advisor arrested after UES halal cart confrontation
The NYPD says it has opened a hate crime investigation after Stuart Seldowitz was caught on video hurling Islamophobic comments a Halal cart vendor in Manhattan.
Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won't take place before Friday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser says a planned hostage-for-prisoner swap with Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday.
Israeli cabinet greenlights cease-fire deal with Hamas, involving the release of hostages
Israel’s Cabinet has approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war now in its seventh week.
Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal with hostage release is in final stages
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has said negotiations over a potential cease-fire and hostage release deal in its final stages, according to multiple reports.
31 premature babies evacuated from Gaza's main hospital days after Israeli forces enter compound
Health officials said 31 premature babies in “extremely critical condition” were transferred safely Sunday from Gaza 's main hospital and will go to Egypt.
A look at Friday's pro-Palestinian rally that spread through major parts of Manhattan
Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are rallying in front of Midtown Manhattan's Moynihan Train Hall, NYC Public Library and The New York Times.
New York City Jewish bakery vandalized with spray-painted graffiti: 'Free Gaza'
The vandals struck before several pro-Palestinian protests were expected to take place. They sprayed graffiti and smashed windows nearby.
Gun charges dropped against NYC Councilwoman seen with pistol at pro-Palestinian protest
Authorities say City Council member Inna Vernikov surrendered the gun, which was found to be missing the recoil spring assembly, rendering it inoperable.
NYC pro-Palestinian rally: Hundreds swarm Midtown Manhattan's Moynihan Train Hall
Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are rallying in front of Midtown Manhattan's Moynihan Train Hall.
UN stops delivery of food and supplies to Gaza amid communications blackout
The communications blackout is now in its second day, largely cutting off Gaza’s 2.3 million people from one another and the outside world, as well as paralyzing the coordination of aid.
Internet, phone networks collapse in Gaza, threatening to worsen humanitarian crisis
The communications breakdown largely cuts off Gaza's 2.3 million people from each other and the outside world, worsening the severe humanitarian crisis in southern Gaza, even as Israeli airstrikes continue there.
Capitol Police confront pro-Palestine protesters outside DNC building
U.S. Capitol Police officers clashed with Pro-Palestine protesters Wednesday night in front of the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
Suspect arrested in Jewish man’s death at protests in Los Angeles suburb
Paul Kessler, a 69-year-old Jewish man, died in a Los Angeles suburb after a confrontation with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator.