Israel’s government said early Sunday it supports a proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza through Ramadan and Passover, though Hamas has insisted on negotiating

Israel has delayed the release of about 600 Palestinian prisoners since Saturday to protest what it says is the cruel treatment of hostages during their release by Hamas.

The exchange comes two days before the first phase of the ceasefire between the warring parties is set to expire.

Hamas militants have released the bodies of four hostages from the Gaza Strip more than 16 months after they were taken captive

Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif al-Qanou told the ... AP writer David Rising in Bangkok contributed to this report.

Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif al-Qanou told The ... David Rising contributed to this report from Bangkok.

CAIRO (AP) — Hamas will return the bodies of four dead Israeli hostages on Thursday in exchange for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, the group said, just days before the ...

Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif al-Qanou told The ... Associated Press writer David Rising in Bangkok contributed to this report.