Thomas Helm

Harrowing testimonies follow first exchange of captives as part of ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel

Thousands of flag-waving Palestinians gather outside the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah as prisoners taste freedom

Benjamin Netanyahu warns that a return to fighting remains possible as minutes count down to the truce

Israeli source tells The National that crucial cabinet meeting to approve deal was delayed to Friday

Palestinian group insists it is committed to the truce agreement announced by mediators

Agreement appears on the brink of approval, which would make it only the second time captives have been released since the Gaza war began

Differences over details and implementation have been settled during marathon talks going on in Doha since Tuesday night

Talks in Doha put final touches to complex agreement to end 15 months of war in the Palestinian territory

The move is part of a wider effort to replace learning programme in Jerusalem

Despite financial incentives for residents to return, a survey shows many are not convinced the region is safe

Country helped reservist leave Brazil last week after pro-Palestinian group brought legal action against him

At least eight people were injured in the attack near two illegal settlements

Bulldozers follow rockets as Kamal Adwan hospital again comes under attack

Israel claims troop deployment necessary for security after fall of Assad regime, but some fear it is start of land grab

Officials have spoken about the security challenges facing the agency, which launched one of its biggest raids last week