The sources said that while Hamas has successfully recruited new members, many are young and untrained and are being used for simple security purposes.

Trump, 78, issued the directive in anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, over apparent concerns that “pro-Hamas-related vandalism” could tarnish the nation’s

Israel and Hamas have agreed to stop the war for six weeks, but now the hard part begins for all sides.

Former President Biden should have never allowed South Africa's Ebrahim Rasool to enter the country, let alone approve his service as ambassador to Washington. President Trump should correct Biden’s mistake and demonstrate that the ANC’s brand of anti-Western foreign policy will no longer be tolerated.

It is such a tragedy that we lost them.'

President Donald Trump on Thursday said U.S. authorities have "strong opinions" on what caused the deadly collision between an American Airlines regional passenger plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a potentially disastrous showdown within the next month that could shake his hold on power, unless he manages to deter the strongly held positions of the foreign and domestic politicians and political forces on which he is dependent.

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest coverage of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas released all eight Gaza hostages, three Israelis and five Thais, on Thursday (Jan 30). Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson claimed a "foreign power" was behind the murder of Salwan Momika, the Iraqi refugee who burnt the Quran during protests in 2023.

Israeli leaders delayed the release of more than hundred Palestinians as agreed over concerns with how the eight Israeli hostages were released.