Hamas authorities report 8 killed near aid site in Strip's center; 2 assailants said to throw 2 grenades at workers at US- and Israeli-backed agency, unclear who's behind assault

Islamic Jihad says supports Gaza ceasefire talks, demands ‘guarantees’ * Hamas leader says he’s prepared for ‘war of martyrdom’ if ‘honorable deal’ not offered — NYT

In first interview since release, ex-captive recalls how he spent just 3 hours above ground in Gaza, learned only 2 weeks before his release that his son survived Oct. 7

Antalya, Adiyaman and Adana municipality heads join growing list of Republican People's Party politicians detained on corruption charges since March arrest of Istanbul mayor

Attack in Bint Jbeil kills one and injures two others, according to Lebanese health officials; drone strike wounds one in Shebaa

But source says response includes reservations on key issues, as Hamas aims to prevent Israel from resuming war, lift curbs on UN aid and secure a more significant IDF withdrawal

Reporters press Trump after he uses reference to villainous Jewish moneylender in Shakespeare’s 'The Merchant of Venice' to criticize modern-day unscrupulous moneylenders

Anti-Israeli mob said to chant 'Death to the IDF' while hurling furniture through Miznon window; suspect sets entrance of historic synagogue on fire; 20 people inside evacuate unscathed