The temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in November last year resulted in the release of 109 hostages. Compare that to Israeli military operations, which have managed to rescue 8 hostages ...
The single-stage deal presented to the United States would free all of the hostages held by Hamas and allow the terror group's leadership to exit the Strip.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said securing the Philadelphi Corridor is about more than national security, it is a move to block Hamas from smuggling Israeli hostages out of Gaza and into ...