Hamas is defeated, should be disarmed and must not be included in Gaza's future government. But in a first stage they are allowed to build up, claims Donald Trump. At the same time, new armed groups are emerging.
ConflictsThe UN and The Red Cross demand that all border crossings into Gaza be opened so that emergency aid can be brought in.
ConflictsIsraeli soldiers have shot dead at least six Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip, according to the area's health department.
ConflictsA prisoner and hostage exchange was carried out on Monday, and so far the ceasefire seems to be holding. It has started well, but the continuation is unclear, says Middle East expert Anders Persson. Even in the best scenario, there are no political long-term solutions to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
ConflictsA 30-strong group of people are reported to have been killed in violent clashes in Gaza over the weekend, where Hamas is fighting with an influential Palestinian clan.
Conflicts738 days of waiting are over. For the families of the hostages who are now released, more than two years of nightmare is at an end. It is hard to describe it. To see him stand up, talk, smile, says the mother of the released Eitan Mor.
WorldUSA's president Donald Trump praises the ceasefire in Gaza as a "triumph for Israel and the world”. Trump landed in Israel in parallel with the hostages being released from Gaza. His speech in the Knesset was briefly interrupted when two protesting members were thrown out of the hall.
World politicsA historic day is unfolding in the Middle East. All living prisoners of the hostage have been released from Hamas captivity and reached Israeli territory as part of the peace agreement in the Gaza war. Israel has in turn released nearly 2,000 Palestinians – but accuses Hamas of breach of contract.
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