Palestinians across the Middle East are commemorating the anniversary of the "Nakba" -- Arabic for "the Catastrophe" -- when some 700,000 Palestinians were expelled by Israeli forces or fled their homes in what is now Israel during the 1948 war that surrounded its creation.

For Mr Alexander, his family and the many Israelis who have been campaigning for the hostages in Gaza, his release brought relief and joy. For Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, it was a moment of diplomatic embarrassment.

Israeli military strikes killed at least 60 people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, medics said, as the United States and Arab mediators pushed for a ceasefire.

The Biden administration considered ways to “get rid” of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he wouldn’t go along with their plans for the Gaza Strip, Channel 13’s weekly investigative

Reports say Israel now eyeing occupation of entire enclave, control of aid and possible expulsion of Palestinians.

Israeli strikes kill at least 60, medics say amid ceasefire push - Among the victims were children and a local journalist

A group of 67 former hostages on Wednesday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages. In an open letter entitled "A Call to Make History,