Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Four female hostages return to Israel; 200 Palestinians released
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Four female hostages released by Hamas return to Israel
Israel releases 200 Palestinians from prisons as part of agreement
Sweeping Halt to Foreign Aid Does Not Apply to Arms for Israel and Egypt
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US freezes foreign aid but Israel, Egypt remain key allies
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US Puts On Hold Most Foreign Aid, Except Military Assistance To Israel, Egypt
The United States, the world’s biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent an internal memo days after President Donald Trump took office vowing an “America First” policy of tightly restricting assistance overseas.
Elation in Israel as more hostages released from Gaza
Israelis celebrated on Saturday the release of four Israeli soldiers held hostages in Gaza for the past 15 months, with scenes of jubilation in Tel Aviv where crowds gathered in a public square to watch the release broadcast live on screens.
Four hostages freed but Israel accuses Hamas of failing to meet ceasefire obligations
Hamas freed four female Israeli hostages on Saturday, in the second round of a deal between Israel and Hamas which also saw about 200 Palestinian prisoners released.
White House makes 2,000-pound bombs available to Israel, undoing Biden's pause
President Donald Trump's White House has instructed the U.S. military to release a hold imposed by the Biden administration on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, a White House source told Reuters on Saturday.
Israel and Hamas Dispute Over Hostage Leaves Displaced Palestinians Waiting
Israel is preventing movement to the north of Gaza until plans are set for the release of Arbel Yehud, one of the last civilian women held in Gaza.
Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners after freed hostages reunite with families
Four Israeli hostages will be released in exchange for roughly 200 Palestinian prisoners - Hamas says these are female soldiers Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag.
Israel tells UN it's shutting down all UNRWA operations in Jerusalem: 'acute security risks'
Israel demands UNRWA halt operations in Jerusalem by January 30, citing Hamas ties and security risks. The move follows Knesset legislation severing ties with the agency.
Residents say they were forced to flee Jenin refugee camp as Israel’s West Bank military operation intensifies
The Israel Defense Forces insisted it was “not forcing the Palestinians to evacuate,” but said it had “allowed residents of the camp to evacuate … through an organized and secured point.”
Lebanese army says Israel procrastinating in withdrawal
Lebanon's army accused Israel of procrastinating in withdrawing troops from south Lebanon as required under a ceasefire that ended the war with Hezbollah, a day after Israel said its forces would remain beyond a Sunday deadline for their departure.
Israel says it won’t withdraw from Lebanon by Sunday deadline
The Israeli government says its military will not withdraw from Lebanon by Sunday’s deadline, in violation of a deadline set in a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.
Israel warns Lebanese against returning to area at border
The Israeli army on Saturday warned residents of dozens of Lebanese villages near the border against returning until further notice, a day after Israel said its forces would remain in south Lebanon beyond a Sunday deadline for their departure.