The Gaza Strip (/ ˈ ɡ ɑː z ə / ⓘ; [10] Arabic: قِطَاعُ غَزَّةَ Qiṭāʿ Ġazzah [qɪˈtˤɑːʕ ˈɣaz.za]), also known simply as Gaza, is a small territory located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean …

1 day ago · Emotional scenes in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank as 183 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons are freed under a ceasefire and captive-for-prisoner swap deal between …

Jan 14, 2025 · Three hostages were released from Hamas captivity in Gaza and returned to Israel on Sunday, as a highly anticipated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect.

3 days ago · Gaza Strip, territory occupying 140 square miles (363 square km) along the Mediterranean Sea just northeast of the Sinai Peninsula. The Gaza Strip is unusual in being a …

5 days ago · The deal aims to bring a permanent end to the fighting and free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

Under the first phase of the deal, Hamas is expected to gradually release a total of 33 of the 96 hostages who remain in Gaza after being taken captive during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, …

Jan 23, 2025 · Follow the latest news on the Israel Gaza war. Get live updates, maps, verified video reports and expert analysis from BBC journalists on the ground.

The Gaza war [o] has been fought between Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups [p] in the Gaza Strip and Israel since 7 October 2023. It is the fifth war since 2008 in the …

Oct 10, 2024 · Israel's war with Hamas has destroyed much of Gaza. Recent analyses find that nearly 60% of buildings, nearly 70% of orchards and 68% of roads have been damaged or …

Oct 23, 2024 · A new report by the United Nations says the ongoing war in Gaza has set back development in the enclave by nearly 70 years. The report comes as the Gaza Strip lies in …