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Steve Witkoff, the U.S.’s new Middle East envoy, has joined Israelis in Tel Aviv who have gathered to watch the hostage ...

Hamas-led militants have freed eight hostages as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. But the chaotic handover of some of the captives drew an angry protest from Israel. The hostages were shuttled ...

President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with him at the White House on Feb. 4 ...

The Israeli prime minister's visit will be the first by a foreign leader during President Donald Trump’s second term.

The White House announced Sunday that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended until Feb.18. Lebanon, Israel and the U.S. will also begin negotiations for the return of Lebanese ...

Trump is pausing federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he plans to speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that ...

As people return to northern Gaza on Monday, the Gaza government said it "immediately and urgently" needs at least 135,000 tents because 90% of the buildings have been destroyed. The government called ...

Many residents of northern Gaza and southern Lebanon are expected to return to their homes in the coming days and weeks, with ...

The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza with ceasefire talks ending with ...