Several recent developments—a new leadership, a cessation of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, and a weakening of Iran’s power in the region—could help it emerge from one of its darkest periods ...

Mexico’s Maya and Aztec pyramids deserve a spot high on your travel list. These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.

JERUSALEM — Israel’s top general resigned Tuesday, taking responsibility for security failures tied to Hamas’ surprise attack that triggered the war in Gaza and adding to pressure on Prime ...

Israel has freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages were released by Hamas and returned to Israel. A large bus carrying dozens of ...

Three Israeli hostages were released Sunday as part of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. They are the first of 33 that Hamas is expected to free during the first phase of the deal.

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The announcement came after Israel said it had received the names of hostages due to be released on Sunday. Under the terms of the agreement, the cease-fire will last six weeks. During this period ...

A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas took hold in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, ushering in an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for the release of dozens of hostages held by the ...

Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners being held by Israel will also be released in exchange for the hostages. Biden said that by the 16th day of the deal, talks will begin about the second phase of ...

Three freed hostages were taken to a hospital in Tel Aviv, where they met their families. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised the ceasefire and called for a ...

The AP’s Sam Mednick explains. An explosion was seen on the Gaza skyline from southern Israel early on Sunday morning ahead of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas which is set to begin, pausing the ...

Great Pyramid of Giza, purportedly designed by Hemiunu. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA 3.0 The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is the largest pyramid in the entire world. It is clearly one of the ...