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From 2014 to 2026: the 255 hostages freed from Gaza through deals, rescues and diplomacy

With the recovery of Ran Gvili, the hostage era that began in 2014 has come to an end; military rescues, three hostage deals and diplomatic gestures led to the release of 255 men, women, children and soldiers held by by Hamas and other groups in Gaza

Nina Fox, Maya Bar | 01.27.26

Hamas eyes role for 10,000 police in postwar Gaza, seeks Turkish backing amid disarmament talks

As ceasefire talks move into a decisive phase, Hamas is pushing to integrate its police and civil servants into a new Gaza administration while signaling openness to disarmament talks, even as Israel rejects any future role for the terror group

News Agencies | 01.27.26

Blocked on paper, porous in practice: how Hamas smuggled thousands of items into Gaza

Security officials acknowledge batteries, tobacco and other goods reached Hamas through drones, aid trucks and illicit routes, despite Israel’s full blockade of the Gaza Strip

Yoav Zitun | 01.27.26

‘An anchor in the chaos’: the Gvili family’s fight to bring home the last hostage

On Dec. 3, Thai hostage Suthatisak Rintalak was returned for burial, leaving Ran Gvili the last captive in Gaza. After 843 days in Hamas captivity and a relentless family struggle, he was brought home; 'Our hero — first to go out, last to return,' his mother said.

Dan Oren | 01.27.26

Trump revs up next move on Gaza as Hamas faces test of ‘seriousness’

With the return of the last hostage Ran Gvili removing a key obstacle, US-backed plans move toward reopening Rafah Crossing and advancing Trump’s Gaza initiative, as Israel questions whether Hamas will truly disarm

Itamar Eichner | 01.26.26

Behind the recovery of Ran Gvili's body: Gazans ‘snatched’ for questioning led to burial site

Twenty dentists examined 250 bodies in 24 hours as reserve units and a Shin Bet–led operation followed extensive intelligence work; after the political echelon initially blocked an IDF search at the cemetery, operation Brave Heart succeeded, bringing home the last hostage

Yoav Zitun | 01.26.26

Search for Ran Gvili continues: new footage shows forces scouring Gaza cemetery

Family members say they fear time is running out, expressing anguish and frustration as the search drags on, while insisting that those holding information know exactly where Gvili is buried and are delaying his return for political leverage

Yoav Zitun, Alexandra Lukash | 01.26.26

Silenced by his own: the gay Hamas commander tortured and executed by Sinwar

Nearly a decade after his death, the killing of senior Gaza battalion chief Mahmoud Ishtiwi is seen as an early signal of Yahya Sinwar’s internal purge, exposing torture, secret detention and a power struggle inside Hamas long before October 7

Liran Friedmann | 01.26.26

המשולש בהזמנה לפסטיבל התרבות הפלסטיני בברלין

Berlin cancels Palestinian culture festival after Hamas-linked symbol sparks uproar

Municipally funded event canceled after authorities said imagery in its invitation violated regulations, prompting an apology from organizers and reigniting debate over free expression and incitement

Itamar Eichner | 01.26.26

The hidden identity behind Liam Or’s kidnapping

More than two years after Liam Or returned from Hamas captivity, the secret that put him at risk is revealed for the first time: his father Ramzy Nassar’s identity as a Muslim Arab, and the silence, name change and anguish behind it

Hagar Kochavi | 01.26.26

Cautious optimism in Gaza search for Ran Gvili: ‘Rare operational opportunity’

Israel voiced cautious optimism it can locate the last slain hostage, Ran Gvili, believed buried in a Gaza cemetery, though the IDF says the intelligence existed for months and political leaders delayed approval, preferring Hamas conduct the search, as a cabinet decision takes shape

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 01.25.26

New details: IDF search for Ran Gvili underway in Gaza City

After Hamas said its information led to searches at a 'specific location,' Israel confirmed a wide operation began over the weekend to locate the last slain hostage at a Gaza City cemetery, as the cabinet debates reopening the Rafah crossing

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 01.25.26

Amid US pressure, Cabinet split as Israel weighs reopening Rafah crossing before last hostage returned

Ministers meet to consider US demand to reopen crossing before return of Ran Gvili; Cabinet hardliners voice opposition; Hamas says new searches for hostage's remains underway, as Israeli officials prepare for reopening, calling it a strategic interest

Itamar Eichner, Alexandra Lukash | 01.25.26

Sgt. First Class Ran Gvili and the Rafah crossing

Will Rafah crossing reopen only after Ran Gvili’s return? Statements vs reality

Netanyahu warned the Rafah Crossing is Hamas’ 'oxygen and weapons pipeline,' as Ben Gvir opposed PA involvement and Smotrich urged no move before the hostage’s return, but US pressure led by President Trump is expected to push cabinet approval for reopening from Egypt into Gaza before the final slain hostage is returned

Nina Fox | 01.25.26

Hamas praises Belgium’s arms embargo on Israel air transit

Belgium has barred aircraft carrying military equipment to Israel from its airspace and airports, a move welcomed by Hamas

Dennis Bihler | 01.25.26

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