Middle East

'The hostages meant I got out': Freed Palestinian prisoner welcomes Gaza deal

'The hostages meant I got out': Freed Palestinian prisoner welcomes Gaza deal

Journalist Bushra Tawil was released after 5 years in Israeli prisons due to a ceasefire deal. She was held without charge multiple times. This is her second release in a prisoner exchange.

'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage

'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage

British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, freed from Gaza after 471 days. Kidnapped Oct 7, she was shot & lost 2 fingers. Part of hostage deal for 90 Palestinians.

Gaza rebuild will take 'a lot of time', says UN official

Gaza rebuild will take 'a lot of time', says UN official

Gaza aid increases post-ceasefire, but rebuilding is long-term, impacting people, not just supplies. UNRWA faces Israeli ban despite crucial role.

In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

Gaza ceasefire: Rescue efforts begin amidst vast destruction. 10,000+ bodies feared under rubble. Aid enters. Hostages released. Ceasefire fragile.

Palestine Solidarity Campaign director Ben Jamal charged after London protest

Palestine Solidarity Campaign director Ben Jamal charged after London protest

PSC director Ben Jamal & another charged after London pro-Palestine rally where police say protestors broke lines. Organizers deny breach, accuse police of provocation.

Biden voters passed on Kamala Harris because of Gaza, new poll shows

Biden voters passed on Kamala Harris because of Gaza, new poll shows

Poll: 29% of 2020 Biden voters didn't vote Harris '24 due to Gaza war support. Harris lost votes despite Dem hopes for policy change, Trump won presidency.