Hamas released the first three Israeli hostages, kickstarting the first phase of the ceasefire agreement with Israel.

Analysts say the fragility of the truce agreement and escalating violence in the West Bank threaten US efforts to normalise Arab-Israel ties.

We know—based on statements that have been made by Trump and others—that new provisions will be used to target pro-Palestine protesters.”

U.S. civil rights groups are warning that an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Monday lays the groundwork for reinstatement of a ban on travelers from predominantly Muslim or Arab countries.

We cannot allow governments to continue to erode our First Amendment rights or to revive the fear and distrust that defined the post-9/11 era.'

Names of the next four Israeli hostages to be released, are expected to be announced Friday, and Americans, Sagui Dekel-Chen of Connecticut, and Keith Siegel of North Carolina, might be among them.