Francis holds separate meetings with relatives of abductees and of Palestinian prisoners, decries 'passions that are killing everyone'; crowd at Vatican waves 'Genocide' posters

Israel said to receive list of first batch of hostages to be freed; senior Israeli official says Hamas, desperate for more days of halted fighting, could end up releasing up to 80

Unprecedented anti-Israel statements by the African nation's head appear to be part of a broader geopolitical shift, but the country's Jews report feeling safe and comfortable

Almost 40 children have been kept captive in the Hamas-run enclave since October 7, among some 240 hostages overall

Health Ministry accuses WHO of ignoring terror activities at medical centers in the Strip; military says hostage deal won't impact mission of toppling Hamas

Israel believes Hamas could potentially locate some 30 more mothers and children and that the 4-day halt could be extended by extra day per each 10 Israeli hostages freed

PM's office says Israel committed to bringing back all those abducted on Oct. 7 and toppling Gaza-ruling terror group, as fighting set to halt for several days while hostages freed

Lawmakers pass non-binding motion branding Israel an 'apartheid state,' as South Africa's president claims Israeli actions in Gaza during war against Hamas 'tantamount to genocide'