Hamas handed over four dead hostages to the Red Cross in exchange for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, days before the first phase of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will end. Israel said the caskets were then delivered early to it with the help of Egyptian mediators through an Israeli crossing and an identification process

Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to UAE's president, said on Wednesday a Gaza reconstruction plan cannot happen without a clear path to a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians.

Authorities say Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home. Foul play is not suspected.

JERUSALEM -- Israel has accepted a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Jewish Passover holiday, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office around midnight between Saturday and Sunday. (Israel-Ceasefire-Ramadan)