A memorial prayer for Pope Francis was held outside the papal basilica of ... Forces from gaining control of the region Meanwhile, Hamas has signaled its readiness to relinquish control in the ...

The night of prayer marked 500 days since Hamas attacked civilians in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, slaughtering around ...

Many held prayers outside demolished ... The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel on October 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking 251 hostages.