Israel: 20 Israeli Hostages Return to Tel Aviv, Crowds Celebrate

Thousands gathered on Monday at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv to celebrate the return of all 20 surviving Israeli hostages released by Hamas after more than two years in captivity. Crowds cheered and waved as military helicopters flew the hostages overhead.

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

Israeli singer and songwriter Noga Erez, performs on stage as part of P!nk Summer Carnival Tour 2024 at Globe Life Field. on November 6, 2024 in Arlington, Texas, United States. Photo by Javier Vicencio/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

Israeli singer and songwriter Noga Erez, performs on stage as part of P!nk Summer Carnival Tour 2024 at Globe Life Field. on November 6, 2024 in Arlington, Texas, United States. Photo by Javier Vicencio/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

Israeli singer and songwriter Noga Erez, performs on stage as part of P!nk Summer Carnival Tour 2024 at Globe Life Field. on November 6, 2024 in Arlington, Texas, United States. Photo by Javier Vicencio/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

Israeli singer and songwriter Noga Erez, performs on stage as part of P!nk Summer Carnival Tour 2024 at Globe Life Field. on November 6, 2024 in Arlington, Texas, United States. Photo by Javier Vicencio/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

Israeli singer and songwriter Noga Erez, performs on stage as part of P!nk Summer Carnival Tour 2024 at Globe Life Field. on November 6, 2024 in Arlington, Texas, United States. Photo by Javier Vicencio/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

Israeli singer and songwriter Noga Erez, performs on stage as part of P!nk Summer Carnival Tour 2024 at Globe Life Field. on November 6, 2024 in Arlington, Texas, United States. Photo by Javier Vicencio/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

P!nk Summer Carnival Tour - Texas

Israeli singer and songwriter Noga Erez, performs on stage as part of P!nk Summer Carnival Tour 2024 at Globe Life Field. on November 6, 2024 in Arlington, Texas, United States. Photo by Javier Vicencio/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli military announces opening of new crossing for aid to reach Gaza

STORY: Israeli military announces opening of new crossing for aid to reach Gaza SHOOTING TIME: May 12, 2024/ File DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson Daniel Hagari delivering a speech about operations in eastern Rafah on Sunday 2. footage of military operations in Gaza released by the Israel Defense Forces on Sunday 3. footage of the Erez crossing released by the Israel Defense Forces on Sunday STORYLINE: The Israeli military announced on Sunday that it has opened a new crossing to bring humanitarian aid into the famine-stricken Gaza Strip. In a press release, the military announced the opening of the "Western Erez crossing" between Israel and northern Gaza in coordination with the United States. According to the military, the new crossing is located west of the Erez crossing, closer to the seashore. It added that the crossing was constructed by the Israeli military "as part of the effort to in

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Israeli police officers hold off an activist during a protest near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Activists hold a sign during a protest near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Activists hold a sign during a protest near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Activists walk by the road during a protest near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

An Israeli police officer pulls a protester during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

An activist reads out a statement during a protest near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Israeli police officers push protesters during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Israeli police officers push a protester during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Israeli police officers push a protester during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Activists hold a sign during a protest near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

An Israeli police officer pulls a protester during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Israeli police carry a protester during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Israeli police officers carry a protester during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Israeli police officers carrie a protester during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

An Israeli police pushes protesters during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Israeli police officers push a protester during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Activists hold pieces of bread during a protest near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Israeli police officers stand around a gorup of activists during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

An Israeli police officer carries a protester during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

sraeli police officers stand around two protesters during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Israeli police officers carry a protester during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Israeli police carry a protester during a demonstration by activists near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

An activist sits on the sidewalks during a protest near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

An activist holds a piece of bread while chantign slogans during a protest near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

An activits chants slogans during a protest near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Rabbis for Ceasefire Demonstration Gaza Border

Activists hold a sign during a protest near the Gaza strip border in Israel on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rabbis belonging to the U.S.-based organization "Rabbis for Ceasefire," along with Israeli rabbis and activists, gathered near the Gaza border in an attempt to make a symbolic delivery of aid through Erez Crossing. The Israeli police stopped the procession, prevented the delivery of aid, and arrested seven rabbis and activists. The activists are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the human-made starvation in Gaza. Israel-Gaza border , Erez crossing, on April 26, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

MIDEAST-ISRAEL-GAZA-BORDER-EREZ CROSSING-MARCH-CEASEFIRE

MIDEAST-ISRAEL-GAZA-BORDER-EREZ CROSSING-MARCH-CEASEFIRE

(240426) -- EREZ CROSSING, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People march toward the Erez crossing to call for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, near the border with northern Gaza Strip, in Israel, on April 26, 2024. The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced on Friday its openness to any ideas or proposals for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 34,356, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Friday. (Tomer Neuberg/JINI via Xinhua)

MIDEAST-ISRAEL-GAZA-BORDER-EREZ CROSSING-MARCH-CEASEFIRE

MIDEAST-ISRAEL-GAZA-BORDER-EREZ CROSSING-MARCH-CEASEFIRE

(240426) -- EREZ CROSSING, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People march toward the Erez crossing to call for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, near the border with northern Gaza Strip, in Israel, on April 26, 2024. The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced on Friday its openness to any ideas or proposals for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 34,356, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Friday. (Tomer Neuberg/JINI via Xinhua)

MIDEAST-ISRAEL-GAZA-BORDER-EREZ CROSSING-MARCH-CEASEFIRE

MIDEAST-ISRAEL-GAZA-BORDER-EREZ CROSSING-MARCH-CEASEFIRE

(240426) -- EREZ CROSSING, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People march toward the Erez crossing to call for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, near the border with northern Gaza Strip, in Israel, on April 26, 2024. The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced on Friday its openness to any ideas or proposals for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 34,356, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Friday. (Tomer Neuberg/JINI via Xinhua)

MIDEAST-ISRAEL-GAZA-BORDER-EREZ CROSSING-MARCH-CEASEFIRE

MIDEAST-ISRAEL-GAZA-BORDER-EREZ CROSSING-MARCH-CEASEFIRE

(240426) -- EREZ CROSSING, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People march toward the Erez crossing to call for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, near the border with northern Gaza Strip, in Israel, on April 26, 2024. The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced on Friday its openness to any ideas or proposals for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 34,356, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Friday. (Tomer Neuberg/JINI via Xinhua)

MIDEAST-ISRAEL-GAZA-BORDER-EREZ CROSSING-MARCH-CEASEFIRE

MIDEAST-ISRAEL-GAZA-BORDER-EREZ CROSSING-MARCH-CEASEFIRE

(240426) -- EREZ CROSSING, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People march toward the Erez crossing to call for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, near the border with northern Gaza Strip, in Israel, on April 26, 2024. The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced on Friday its openness to any ideas or proposals for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 34,356, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Friday. (Tomer Neuberg/JINI via Xinhua)

Jerusalem: Tens Of Thousands Of Israelis Stage Anti-Gov’t Protest Calling For Early Elections

Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated against Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Jerusalem on Sunday, March 31 calling for early elections and the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. It was the biggest anti-government protest since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas. This video shows protesters arriving at the Jerusalem–Yitzhak Navon railway station.

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231219) -- BEIJING, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Dec. 17, 2023 shows Israeli soldiers examining a large underground Hamas tunnel system uncovered in the Gaza Strip. The IDF said it has uncovered the largest underground Hamas tunnel system in Gaza so far. The system splits into branches of tunnels, spans over more than 4 km and reaches 400 meters from the Erez crossing, a passageway between Gaza and Israel. (Xinhua)

MIDEAST-GAZA-IDF-HAMAS-UNDERGROUND TUNNEL SYSTEM

MIDEAST-GAZA-IDF-HAMAS-UNDERGROUND TUNNEL SYSTEM

(231218) -- GAZA, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Dec. 17, 2023 shows Israeli soldiers examining a large underground Hamas tunnel system uncovered in the Gaza Strip. The IDF said it has uncovered the largest underground Hamas tunnel system in Gaza so far. The system splits into branches of tunnels, spans over more than 4 km and reaches 400 meters from the Erez crossing, a passageway between Gaza and Israel. (Xinhua)

MIDEAST-GAZA-IDF-HAMAS-UNDERGROUND TUNNEL SYSTEM

MIDEAST-GAZA-IDF-HAMAS-UNDERGROUND TUNNEL SYSTEM

(231218) -- GAZA, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Dec. 17, 2023 shows Israeli soldiers examining a large underground Hamas tunnel system uncovered in the Gaza Strip. The IDF said it has uncovered the largest underground Hamas tunnel system in Gaza so far. The system splits into branches of tunnels, spans over more than 4 km and reaches 400 meters from the Erez crossing, a passageway between Gaza and Israel. (Xinhua)

MIDEAST-GAZA-IDF-HAMAS-UNDERGROUND TUNNEL SYSTEM

MIDEAST-GAZA-IDF-HAMAS-UNDERGROUND TUNNEL SYSTEM

(231218) -- GAZA, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Dec. 17, 2023 shows Israeli soldiers examining a large underground Hamas tunnel system uncovered in the Gaza Strip. The IDF said it has uncovered the largest underground Hamas tunnel system in Gaza so far. The system splits into branches of tunnels, spans over more than 4 km and reaches 400 meters from the Erez crossing, a passageway between Gaza and Israel. (Xinhua)

MIDEAST-GAZA-IDF-HAMAS-UNDERGROUND TUNNEL SYSTEM

MIDEAST-GAZA-IDF-HAMAS-UNDERGROUND TUNNEL SYSTEM

(231218) -- GAZA, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Dec. 17, 2023 shows Israeli soldiers examining a large underground Hamas tunnel system uncovered in the Gaza Strip. The IDF said it has uncovered the largest underground Hamas tunnel system in Gaza so far. The system splits into branches of tunnels, spans over more than 4 km and reaches 400 meters from the Erez crossing, a passageway between Gaza and Israel. (Xinhua)

MIDEAST-GAZA-IDF-HAMAS-UNDERGROUND TUNNEL SYSTEM

MIDEAST-GAZA-IDF-HAMAS-UNDERGROUND TUNNEL SYSTEM

(231218) -- GAZA, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Dec. 17, 2023 shows Israeli soldiers examining a large underground Hamas tunnel system uncovered in the Gaza Strip. The IDF said it has uncovered the largest underground Hamas tunnel system in Gaza so far. The system splits into branches of tunnels, spans over more than 4 km and reaches 400 meters from the Erez crossing, a passageway between Gaza and Israel. (Xinhua)

Posters Of Israeli Hostages Put up On Walls - Paris

Posters Of Israeli Hostages Put up On Walls - Paris

Please hide children’s faces prior to the publication - Erez, Saar, Noya, Carmela, Rotem, Ofir, kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Around 150 members of the French Union of Jewish Students (UEJF) put up posters featuring some Israelis kidnapped by Hamas to draw attention to their lot in Paris, France on October 15, 2023. Photo by Florian Poitout /ABACAPRESS.COM

Israel reopens Gaza crossing after two weeks of closure

STORY: Israel reopens Gaza crossing after two weeks of closure DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Palestinian workers heading to Erez crossing STORYLINE: Israel reopened its main crossing point with the Gaza Strip on Thursday morning after closing it for two weeks amid border protests. The Erez Crossing, the sole pedestrian crossing between Gaza and Israel, has been reopened for Palestinian workers to enter Israel, the Office of the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), an Israeli Defense Ministry unit that coordinates with the Palestinians, announced in a press release. The crossing will remain open "depending on the assessment of the situation and the security stability," said the statement. Israel closed the crossing for the Jewish New Year holiday on Sept. 15, citing security concerns. Approximately 18,000 Gazans hold permits from Israeli authorities to work in Israel, bringing much-needed funds into th

Israel Reopens Gaza Border Crossing

Israel Reopens Gaza Border Crossing

Palestinian workers at the Erez crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip, on September 28, 2023. Israel said it had reopened a major crossing with Gaza to Palestinian workers after it was closed due to violent protests that took place on the border separating the Gaza Strip and Israel. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM