Hamas returned the bodies of Israeli hostages; President Donald Trump suggests returning savings from DOGE; the White House will recognize Black History Month today; Pope Francis is

At the beginning of the war between Hamas and Israel, the parish complex was converted into an improvised shelter where 500 people now live.

Hamas releases 6 hostages in latest swap; Bibas family confirms Shiri's remains have been returned; Pope Francis in critical condition; Russia says preparations underway for meeting between Putin and Trump.

Monday marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine as tensions swirl around peace talks. Israel pauses hostage and prisoner transfers, saying Hamas is making a spectacle out them. Pope Francis remains in critical condition.

Zelenskyy calls for 'European army' as EU leaders bristle over US policies; Israel and Hamas complete latest exchange; Doctors order 'absolute rest' for Pope Francis; IRS will lay off thousands of workers.

The release came after several days of negotiations following Israel’s refusal on Saturday to exchange some Palestinian prisoners it had pledged to free.

Unlike the Israeli military, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has not launched a comprehensive commission to review the failures of Oct. 7, 2023.

Hamas was ready to begin talks on the second phase of ceasefire in Gaza after hundred Palestinians were released from Israeli jails.

A note about a jarring difference in the Mideast.

If they had any respect for people, they would have released him a long time ago.” Hamas’s hostage propaganda is blunt and transparently self-serving. And like all theatrical performances, it requires a certain suspension of disbelief.

The findings could pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to launch a widely demanded broader inquiry to examine the political decision-making that preceded the Oct. 7 terrorist attack.

The Palestinian armed group initially said it had handed over the body of Shiri Bibas along with her two young children and another man. Israel said forensic testing found the remains were not hers.