Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages ...

More than 15 months after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza, a ceasefire agreement has come into effect, paving the way for a hostage release. Hamas seized 251 people ...

"Following the horrific October 7, 2023, terrorist attack by Hamas against Israel, and Israel's ensuing military response, humanitarian conditions in the Palestinian territories, and primarily ...

The Gaza Hamas-run Health Ministry claimed to have identified the first case of polio in the Gaza Strip on Friday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a humanitarian ceasefire in ...

A ceasefire deal currently in place promises the release of the hostages held by Hamas and other Palestinian militant factions in Gaza. The first stage of the ceasefire will last six weeks and see ...

The Times exposed the horrors Hamas inflicted on Israel on Oct. 7 and the devastating toll of Israel’s assault on Gaza. And deeply reported, exclusive investigations revealed historic ...

Saudi Arabia says it won't establish ties with Israel without creation of Palestinian state Middle Eastcategory· 2:03 AM UTC The Palestinian Hamas movement is ready to establish contact and hold ...

Mohammed a-Tus questioned Hamas' strategy in an interview with the Emirati Al Mashhad Media Benjamin Netanyahu praised the manner the hostage transfer took place on Saturday, boasting of the ...

In a brief note posted on the international development agency's website, almost all employees were told they would be put on leave. The note ended with the words, "Thank you for your service." ...

In West Bank, Israel denies Jenin families right to bury loved ones at home As Israel kills dozens of Palestinians in Jenin, it also denies victims’ families the dignity to bury their loved ones ...

The conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them.