Yohannes Lowe

Hamas official Basem Naim says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘preparing atmosphere’ to return to war with Gaza

Comments come after Israel suspended release of 600 Palestinian detainees

Comments come after Israel suspended release of 600 Palestinian detainees

Comments come after Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasion

Militant group will release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners as Israel confirms it will begin negotiations on second phase of ceasefire deal

No details given over status of talks following US president’s remarks over condition of Israeli hostages released at the weekend

Delay comes amid little progress over negotiations and Israeli official calls the move a violation of ceasefire deal

Forces withdraw from area that bisects the northern and southern halves of the Gaza Strip to the buffer zone, as part of ceasefire agreement with Hamas

US president cast doubt on the ceasefire holding; Israeli PM expected to begin discussions over second phase of truce agreement in Washington

US president cast doubt on the ceasefire holding; Israeli PM expected to begin discussions over second phase of truce agreement in Washington