Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is ''no way'' Israel will halt its war in Gaza — where two hospitals were struck Tuesday, killing at least eight people — even if a deal is reached to release more hostages.

Following the release of Idan Alexander from Hamas captivity, former ISA field coordinator Ilan Segev warns that despite the joy, the road to rescuing the remaining 58 hostages is long and fraught with complexity.

Israel’s plan to capture more land in Gaza and relocate thousands of civilians has heightened a sense of hopelessness among Palestinians.

Hamas says Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the territory and resume the delivery of aid. The Hamas statement Sunday night does not say when the release will happen.

Palestinians in northern Gaza are struggling to find drinking water, with some forced to consume saltwater despite the health risks.

The U.S. confirms that Hamas plans to free Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, in hopes of advancing prospects for an enduring ceasefire.

A Palestinian child rests while struggling to obtain donated food at a community kitchen in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday ...

Israel has previously promised to intensify its offensive, including by seizing all of Gaza and displacing much of the territory's population again. View on euronews