Hamas’ confirmation comes as the group reasserts itself as Gaza’s dominant political force despite the Israeli military’s ...

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Patrick Sison, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.

Long lines of Palestinians -- some kneeling to kiss the soil as they stepped into the northern part of the strip -- were ...

In our news wrap Thursday, Hamas freed eight hostages and Israel handed over more than 100 Palestinian prisoners in a third ...

Hamas freed three Israelis and five Thai nationals in exchange for more than 100 Palestinians. But the militant group ...

When the mother of one of the Thai hostages held in the Gaza Strip for over a year caught sight of her son on a Facebook ...

Gadi Moses tells his kids he will do everything he can to rehabilitate Nir Oz, after reuniting with them after 482 days.

Two Israelis and five Thai nationals were released as part of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel that began Jan. 19.

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

U.N. officials vowed Thursday that the agency would continue to deliver services in the occupied Palestinian territories for as long as possible.