The company fulfilled requests from Israel’s military for more access to AI tools as it sought to compete with Amazon, documents obtained by The Post show.

A Google staffer told the company that the Israeli government could turn to its rival Amazon if it didn't accelerate the access, per documents that the "Washington Post" obtained.

Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza, the first hostages have been released and many Palestinians have returned to what remains of their homes in the first few days of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

Hamas gunmen are guarding aid convoys in Gaza, and its police patrol city streets, sending a clear message: Hamas remains in charge.

For the Islamist militant group, armed struggle now looks like a dead end. Its future in Gaza depends on the civilian politburo.

After Israeli troops stood down when a cease-fire came into effect in the Gaza Strip, Hamas began sending thousands of its forces into the streets in a show of force.

When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.

The families of the remaining hostages held in Gaza are anxiously awaiting further releases as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas holds - for now. Ofer Kalderon is one of the 33 hostages named by Hamas set to be freed.

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A ceasefire deal is now in place between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Three Israeli hostages have been released from Gaza overnight overnight - as part of a group of 33 expected to be returned in the first phase of the ceasefire deal.

The deal brings hope for Palestinians facing food shortages and widespread death and destruction, but its terms are controversial for an Israeli public traumatized by the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack—and wary of security concessions. Israel’s cabinet still has to give the deal its blessing.

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