The 'real challenge' for Israel is 'not only Gaza and not only Hamas', but the West Bank, a senior army officer said ...

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest coverage of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.

Israel has formally banned the main United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees from operating on its territory despite heavy diplomatic backlash.

Mughrabi, Emily Rose and Maayan LubellCAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Hamas handed over three Israelis and five Thai hostages in Gaza on Thursday, but Israel delayed the expected release of Palestinian ...