The release of more than 100 Palestinian prisoners as laid out in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal had been in doubt after crowds in southern Gaza surrounded hostages who were being freed.

Eight hostages – three Israeli and five Thai nationals – were released from captivity in Gaza on Thursday. • Israeli authorities initially delayed the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners after what ...

Displaced again and again, the ceasefire allowed the Abu Jarad to return to their hollowed-out, destroyed – but still standing – home.