The most promising effort yet to end the war in Gaza was bolstered as senior figures from Israel and the United States joined the negotiations on Wednesday after Hamas handed over its lists of hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be freed in a swap.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry said 145 activists taking part in the flotilla were in good health and were being brought to shore in Israel for processing before they are deported.

The Israeli military intercepted a nine-boat flotilla early Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea trying to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and detained scores of activists on board, the flotilla organizers and the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.

Become a channel sponsor, and you'll get access to exclusive bonuses. Learn more: <a href=" The Israel Defense Forces, alternatively referred to by the Hebrew-language acronym Tzahal, is the national military of the State of Israel.

Former Israeli generals link today’s hunt for Hamas terrorists to Golda Meir’s post-Munich strategy of retribution and deterrence, still shaping national defense five decades later.

The Israeli military has once again intercepted boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla aimed at delivering aid to Gaza., Middle East, Times Now