Israel-Hamas war Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World, News

Hamas releases all living hostages and Israel frees prisoners under Gaza deal

by WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY and MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages on Monday as part of a ceasefire deal.

Nation & World, News

Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says

by Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick and Aamer Madhani Associated Press October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the ‘first Phase’ of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Bowdoin College Conservatives host ‘October 7,’ a play spotlighting stories of Hamas attack survivors

by Drew Johnson September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

The stage reading Thursday night at Pickard Theater came just a few days after the student group postponed a vigil for slain right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk because of reported threats.

Nation & World, News

Israel announces plan to retake Gaza City in another escalation of the war

by MELANIE LIDMAN and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City.

Local & State, News, Politics

Chellie Pingree among House Democrats urging U.S. to recognize Palestinian state

by Randy Billings August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

A spokesperson for Rep. Jared Golden said the 2nd District Democrat would not sign the letter, and places the onus on Israel and Palestine to ‘resolve their differences.’

Food, Nation & World, News

They once shared recipes. Now her family is going hungry in Gaza

by Danielle Paquette The Washington Post August 6, 2025August 7, 2025

A U.S. citizen watches from afar as her relatives in a war zone struggle to survive.

Local & State, Nation & World, News

As global conflicts rage, Seeds of Peace participants gather in Maine to sow connection

by Kelley Bouchard July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

The annual summer program brings together young people from regions in turmoil to help them foster dialogue, leadership skills and reconciliation in a peaceful setting.