Israel’s top general has resigned, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas’ surprise attack that triggered the war in Gaza.

Lidman reported from Nahariya, Israel, and Mednick from Jerusalem. Associated Press writer Joe Federman in Jerusalem contributed.

Lidman reported from Nahariya, Israel, and Mednick from Jerusalem. Associated Press writer Joe Federman in Jerusalem contributed. This beachfront condo building was bought and torn down in South ...

Associated Press writer Natalie Melzer in Nahariya, Israel, contributed to this report. Mayor Wu: Boston on ‘solid legal ground’ as sanctuary city in face of call from Congress

Lidman and Tufaha write for the Associated Press. Lidman reported from Jerusalem, Tufaha from Jenin, West Bank. AP writer Natalie Melzer in Nahariya, Israel, contributed to this report.

The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time, mediator Qatar announced Saturday, as families of hostages held in Gaza braced for news of loved ones, Palestinians prepared to receive freed detainees,

Hamas-led militants have freed eight hostages as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. But the chaotic handover of some of the captives drew an angry protest from Israel.

Under Israel's multi-phased deal with Hamas, some hostages held in the Gaza Strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have started to be released. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are ...

Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud, a 29-year-old civilian, has finally been handed over to the Red Cross, following over a year spent in captivity.

Shaul Moyal. Some 40 rockets crossed into Israel's North from Lebanon, the military said on Thursday, following the rocket sirens that sounded in the area of Nahariya, Acre, and Haifa's bayside ...