Gaza, Hamas and Israel

New Yorkers react with hope, concern to news of Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza
As news of the breakthrough surfaced, stakeholders from politicians to families of hostages kidnapped at the start of the war breathed a sigh of relief that the long, violent and acrimonious
New Yorkers react with cautious optimism to ceasefire deal hoping to end Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
New Yorkers from all backgrounds are responding to the ceasefire announced in the Middle East on Wednesday, which includes the phased release of the remaining hostages held captive since the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attacks and an end to 15 months of war and a seemingly endless humanitarian crisis.
Netanyahu warns again that Gaza ceasefire will not begin until Hamas provides a hostage list
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said 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 in exchange for scores of Palestinian prisoners.
Inside the Gaza Deal: How a New York Real Estate Developer Took on Netanyahu and Hamas
Envoy Steve Witkoff, carrying a message from Donald Trump, broke through the impasse in long-futile cease-fire talks.
Netanyahu: Trump backs Israel restarting Gaza war if Hamas reneges on deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told cabinet ministers that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will support Israel restarting the war in Gaza if Hamas reneges on a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Trump’s pressure on Netanyahu closed Israel-Hamas peace deal
President-elect Donald Trump’s influence over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the defining factor in reaching a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, according to sources close to the negotiations.
Hamas Tries to Show It’s Back in Charge of Gaza
Rarely seen in the open while the war raged, masked and armed fighters spread out publicly through Gaza’s cities in a show of ...
What to know about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on Sunday, pausing the devastating 15-month war between Israel and the ...
New York Mayor Adams Says He Had ‘Productive’ Meeting With Trump
New York Mayor Eric Adams said he had a “productive conversation” with Donald Trump on Friday that touched on a number of ...
Six week Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect after tense delay
At around 10:30 a.m. local time, Hamas released the names of the three Israeli hostages it planned to release, fulfilling the ...
Eric Adams Reveals Details of Meeting with Donald Trump
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says that "a productive conversation" took place during a meeting with President-elect Donald ...
3 members of MS-13 street gang plead guilty in 9 killings in New York City suburbs
Three high-ranking members of the MS-13 street gang have pleaded guilty to their roles in nine killings involving machetes and guns in the New York City suburbs, federal prosecutors said.
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NYC Mayor Adams says pardon didn't come up in Trump meeting
The mayor said they instead discussed infrastructure and manufacturing, and expressed optimism about Trump's second term.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams meets with President-elect Donald Trump in Florida
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and President-elect Donald Trump spoke for about an hour Friday in Florida, sources said.