Gaza hostage families beg Netanyahu to agree ceasefire deal: ‘Last chance to bring them home alive’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Gaza hostage families beg Netanyahu to agree ceasefire deal: ‘Last chance to bring them home alive’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The families of hostages held in Gaza have begged the Israeli government to reach a ceasefire-hostage deal during talks in Qatar – warning it is the “last chance’ to bring their loved ones home alive. In Tel Aviv on Thursday night desperate families of the hostages gathered outside Israel’s military headquarters chanting “bring them home now”. Some of Israel’s extreme-right politicians including finance minister Bezalel Smotrich and national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir have also maintained public opposition to any agreement calling it a “surrender” deal. In Tel Aviv, families of the hostages said they felt their loved ones had been “abandoned” in Gaza, and were deeply worried by statements from Israeli ministers like Ben-Gvir slamming negotiations.

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'Fighting in Gaza will stop, hostages will return': World reacts to Israel-Hamas ceasefire
1 hour, 48 minutes ago

'Fighting in Gaza will stop, hostages will return': World reacts to Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Firstpost  

After 15 months of the deadly war, Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal with the promise of releasing some of the hostages held in Gaza. US President Joe Biden “I can announce a ceasefire and a hostage deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas,” Biden said at the White House. “With this deal in place, my National Security …

Families of hostages held in Gaza laud Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, but won't believe it until...
2 hours, 3 minutes ago

Families of hostages held in Gaza laud Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, but won't believe it until...

Firstpost  

The families and friends of hostages held in Gaza welcomed the ceasefire deal agreed upon by Israel and Hamas. However, many of them maintained that they won’t believe the deal until they see their loved ones back Families of Israel's hostages hold a demonstration to call upon their government to secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip. …

‘Happiness, sadness, grief and worry’ across Israel and Gaza following ceasefire deal agreement
4 hours, 50 minutes ago

‘Happiness, sadness, grief and worry’ across Israel and Gaza following ceasefire deal agreement

The Independent  

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Father of Israeli-American hostage ‘in the dark’ despite ceasefire deal
6 hours, 44 minutes ago

Father of Israeli-American hostage ‘in the dark’ despite ceasefire deal

The Independent  

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Biden says Israel, Hamas have reached ceasefire deal after ‘intensive diplomacy’
9 hours, 26 minutes ago

Biden says Israel, Hamas have reached ceasefire deal after ‘intensive diplomacy’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Biden said the deal would end “more than 15 months of conflict” that began …

Officials tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages. Israel says details still in flux
9 hours, 54 minutes ago

Officials tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages. Israel says details still in flux

The Hindu  

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, multiple officials announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies. The deal, coming after weeks of painstaking negotiations in the Qatari capital, promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in …

Everything we know about the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas
10 hours, 18 minutes ago

Everything we know about the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas

The Independent  

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A ceasefire in Gaza is a victory for Netanyahu – and Hamas
10 hours, 37 minutes ago

A ceasefire in Gaza is a victory for Netanyahu – and Hamas

The Independent  

The ceasefire in Gaza is riddled with tripwires that look almost deliberately designed to fail. Israel’s growing integration in the region – the prospect of normalisation with Saudi Arabia – posed an existential threat to Hamas’s power, its ambitions to dominate the Palestinian political landscape, its raison d’etre, which is the rejection of two states and the destruction of Israel,” …

Watch live: Israeli hostage families react as Hamas accepts ceasefire deal to end war
11 hours, 4 minutes ago

Watch live: Israeli hostage families react as Hamas accepts ceasefire deal to end war

The Independent  

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire LIVE updates: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza, hostage release
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11 hours, 19 minutes ago

Israel-Hamas ceasefire LIVE updates: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza, hostage release

The Hindu  

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release following meetings in Doha today, sources said. A “Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal reached following Qatari PM’s meeting with Hamas negotiators and separately Israeli negotiators in his office”, a source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the talks’ sensitivity, told …

Israel and Hamas agree to hostage deal, ceasefire in Gaza: Report
11 hours, 23 minutes ago

Israel and Hamas agree to hostage deal, ceasefire in Gaza: Report

Firstpost  

The deal, brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators with US backing, comes just days before the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who had pressed for swift action Hamas and Israel have agreed to hostage exchange and ceasefire. Image used for representational purpose/Reuters Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange deal, potentially bringing an …

Israel and Hamas agree historic Gaza ceasefire deal after 15 months of war
11 hours, 23 minutes ago

Israel and Hamas agree historic Gaza ceasefire deal after 15 months of war

The Independent  

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Hope and dread as Israelis and Palestinians await a Gaza truce that may not end their suffering
13 hours, 45 minutes ago

Hope and dread as Israelis and Palestinians await a Gaza truce that may not end their suffering

The Independent  

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Israel-Hamas truce talks: Ceasefire in Gaza is coming, hostages too, but...
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20 hours, 8 minutes ago

Israel-Hamas truce talks: Ceasefire in Gaza is coming, hostages too, but...

Firstpost  

While Hamas has accepted the draft deal, Benjamin Netanyahu is facing strong opposition from hardliners in his government as the proposal needs the final approval of the Cabinet Supporters of Israeli hostages, kidnapped during the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, block a road as they demand a deal during a protest amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in …

As Gaza nears truce, Israel sees street protests for and against ceasefire deal with Hamas
22 hours, 52 minutes ago

As Gaza nears truce, Israel sees street protests for and against ceasefire deal with Hamas

Firstpost  

At a time when a deal between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages appears imminent, thousands of Israelis have taken to streets. Supporters of Israeli hostages, kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, hold pictures of hostages and of Ron Arad, an Israeli air force navigator missing since he …

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Key Terms and Tensions
23 hours, 9 minutes ago

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Key Terms and Tensions

Deccan Chronicle  

During the first phase, Hamas is to release 33 hostages in exchange for the freeing of hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Israeli pullbacks and the return of Palestinians During the proposed deal’s first phase, Israeli troops are to pull back into a buffer zone about a kilometer wide inside Gaza along its borders with Israel. Throughout the first phase, …

Live updates: Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
55 years ago

Live updates: Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

CNN  

Abdul Rahman Salama speaks during an interview with CNN. CNN Abdul Rahman Salama is one of thousands of Palestinians in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, struggling to salvage supplies during the harsh winter. The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has raged for 15 months, turning Gaza into a wasteland and displacing at least 90% of Palestinians since October 2023, …

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal ‘on the brink’ of agreement, says David Lammy
1 day, 9 hours ago

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal ‘on the brink’ of agreement, says David Lammy

The Independent  

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Israel-Gaza war to end soon? Hamas accepts ceasefire deal draft, hostage release in sight after 465 days of conflict
1 day, 14 hours ago

Israel-Gaza war to end soon? Hamas accepts ceasefire deal draft, hostage release in sight after 465 days of conflict

Live Mint  

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. He said Israel will retain some “assets” throughout the negotiations, referring to a military presence, and would not leave the Gaza Strip until all the hostages are back home. The deal would …

Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal for peace in Gaza in 5 points
1 day, 14 hours ago

Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal for peace in Gaza in 5 points

Firstpost  

As Israel and Hamas sit down in Qatar for another round of ceasefire talks, here’s a look at how the truce deal will take effect after it is accepted by both the warring parties Protesters hold cutout portraits of hostages held captive in Gaza by Palestinian militants since the October 7 attacks, during a demonstration calling for action to secure …

Hamas has accepted draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages: officials
1 day, 17 hours ago

Hamas has accepted draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages: officials

The Hindu  

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said on Tuesday. Israeli strikes across Gaza overnight and into Tuesday killed at least 18 Palestinians, including two women and four children, while Yemen's Houthi rebels fired two missiles at Israel, setting off sirens …

Gaza truce deal in sight as Hamas accepts draft agreement on ceasefire and hostage release: Report
1 day, 17 hours ago

Gaza truce deal in sight as Hamas accepts draft agreement on ceasefire and hostage release: Report

Firstpost  

Qatar has handed over drafts of a possible ceasefire agreement to both Hamas and Israel, the country’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari has said Families of Israel's hostages hold a demonstration to call upon their government to secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip. Israel and Hamas on Tuesday sat down for another round of talks in …

Biden says Israel & Hamas 'on brink' of deal, ceasefire-hostage release pact expected soon
1 day, 23 hours ago

Biden says Israel & Hamas 'on brink' of deal, ceasefire-hostage release pact expected soon

Firstpost  

As Israel and Hamas are in the final leg of negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, outgoing US President Joe Biden has said that the deal is ‘on the brink of coming to fruition’. US President Joe Biden has said that Israel and Hamas are “on the brink” of a deal for a ceasefire …

Will hostages be released, what about Yayha Sinwar’s body? Inside Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
1 day, 23 hours ago

Will hostages be released, what about Yayha Sinwar’s body? Inside Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Firstpost  

High-level talks on the ceasefire in Gaza have gained momentum with some reporting that Israel and Hamas would sign off on it today. AP Will Tuesday finally be the day that we see a halt to the Gaza war with Israel and Hamas signing off on a ceasefire deal? Release of hostages According to officials involved in the making of …

Hamas likely to release 33 hostages in first phase of ceasefire deal
2 days, 2 hours ago

Hamas likely to release 33 hostages in first phase of ceasefire deal

Deccan Chronicle  

Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire-hostage agreement being negotiated in Doha in relation to the situation in Gaza, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing two Israeli officials.According to CNN, Israel believes most of the 33 hostages are alive, although some deceased hostages may also be included in the initial release.Hamas and its allies …

What we know about Gaza’s ceasefire and hostage release deal
2 days, 4 hours ago

What we know about Gaza’s ceasefire and hostage release deal

CNN  

Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — The Israel government and Hamas have agreed to a deal that will pause fighting in Gaza and lead to the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, a source briefed on the talks has told CNN. The deal is expected to include the release of five female Israeli soldiers held by Hamas in the first …

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage release, officials say
2 days, 16 hours ago

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage release, officials say

The Hindu  

U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip but a deal hasn't been reached yet, officials said Monday. A Hamas official said a number of contentious issues still need to be resolved, including an Israeli commitment to ending the war …

Israel puts Gaza ceasefire ball in Hamas's court, submits final draft of hostage deal
2 days, 18 hours ago

Israel puts Gaza ceasefire ball in Hamas's court, submits final draft of hostage deal

Firstpost  

Amid reports that Israel has conveyed the final ceasefire-hostage release deal’s proposal to Hamas, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has said that ‘progress was made’ in the talks and said that the ball was in Hamas’ court. Israel has submitted the ‘final’ proposal to Hamas for a deal for ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages held by …

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire, deal to free Hamas-held hostages
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3 days, 4 hours ago

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire, deal to free Hamas-held hostages

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden spoke Sunday about efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Israel-Hamas war, a sign of the intensifying push to reach a deal before Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. Sunday’s call between Biden and Netanyahu came as the head of Israel’s Mossad foreign intelligence agency, David Barnea, …

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging deal, Israeli official says
3 days, 4 hours ago

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging deal, Israeli official says

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, two Israeli officials said. Israeli forces would maintain a presence along the Philadelphia Corridor – a narrow strip of land along the Egypt-Gaza border – during the first phase of the agreement, the officials said. …

Israel’s Netanyahu updates Biden on 'progress' in Gaza hostage talks
3 days, 10 hours ago

Israel’s Netanyahu updates Biden on 'progress' in Gaza hostage talks

Firstpost  

National security adviser Jake Sullivan said that Biden was getting daily updates on the talks in Doha, where Israeli and Palestinian officials have said since Thursday that some progress has been made in the indirect talks between Israel and militant group Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with outgoing US President Joe Biden on Sunday, updating him on progress …

Trump's West Asia envoy meets Netanyahu amid push for Gaza ceasefire
3 days, 18 hours ago

Trump's West Asia envoy meets Netanyahu amid push for Gaza ceasefire

Firstpost  

Hamas had provided mediators with a list of 34 Israeli captives taken during its attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The list reportedly includes women, children, and older or injured individuals who could be released as part of the “first phase of a prisoner exchange deal.” US President-elect Donald Trump’s West Asia envoy Steve Witkoff, met with Israeli Prime …

Netanyahu and Biden discuss progress in Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal talks
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4 days, 4 hours ago

Netanyahu and Biden discuss progress in Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal talks

CNN  

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with US President Joe Biden about the progress in negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal. “The prime minister discussed with the American president the progress in the negotiations to release our hostages and updated him on the mandate he gave to the negotiating team to Doha in order to advance the …

Another hostage body recovered in Gaza identified — the latest from the Middle East war
5 days, 4 hours ago

Another hostage body recovered in Gaza identified — the latest from the Middle East war

ABC  

Israel's army confirmed on Friday that one of the bodies recovered from Gaza earlier this week was that of 23-year-old hostage Hamza Ziyadne. The US House of Representatives voted on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court in protest at its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister over Israel's campaign in Gaza. on …

Israeli military IDs hostage killed in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
5 days, 17 hours ago

Israeli military IDs hostage killed in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue

The Independent  

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Israeli army finds hostage's body in Gaza tunnel, possibly next to son's remains
6 days, 4 hours ago

Israeli army finds hostage's body in Gaza tunnel, possibly next to son's remains

India Today  

Israeli soldiers recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in an underground tunnel in southern Gaza, the military said Wednesday, and the army was determining if another set of remains belongs to the man’s son. The discovery of Yosef AlZayadni’s body comes as Israel and Hamas are considering a ceasefire deal that would free the remaining hostages and halt the …

Israeli hostage's body found in tunnel in Gaza's Rafah, says army
1 week ago

Israeli hostage's body found in tunnel in Gaza's Rafah, says army

Firstpost  

As mediators are locked in a race to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli military on Wednesday said it found a body of Israeli hostage Youssef al-Zayadna, who belongs to the Bedouin Arab community, in a tunnel in southern Gaza’s Rafah region Families of Israel's hostages hold a demonstration to call upon their government to secure the …

Opinion: Ceasefire in Gaza - Hamas needs to make intelligent choices
1 week ago

Opinion: Ceasefire in Gaza - Hamas needs to make intelligent choices

India Today  

The Middle East has been in a fast-forward mode for the past few months. On January 6, Hamas put out a list of 34 hostages that it offered to free in the first lot as a part of a ceasefire deal. While Hamas is insisting that the ceasefire deal should end the war in Gaza and should be accompanied by …

Israeli hostage's body found in Gaza tunnel, probe on to find son's remains
Top News
1 week ago

Israeli hostage's body found in Gaza tunnel, probe on to find son's remains

India Today  

Israeli soldiers recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in an underground tunnel in southern Gaza, the military said on Wednesday, and the army was determining if another set of remains belongs to the man’s son. The discovery of Yosef AlZayadni’s body comes as Israel and Hamas are considering a ceasefire deal that would free the remaining hostages and halt …

Hostages in Gaza endure another winter as their families plead for a ceasefire
1 week ago

Hostages in Gaza endure another winter as their families plead for a ceasefire

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — When Luis Har was kidnapped by Hamas-led militants on the warm morning of Oct. 7, 2023, he was forced into Gaza wearing shorts and a T-shirt. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print While Har is spending this winter warm and free, dozens of hostages still in captivity are not. …

The remains of at least 1 Israeli hostage found in Gaza, army says
1 week, 1 day ago

The remains of at least 1 Israeli hostage found in Gaza, army says

LA Times  

This undated photo provided by Hostages Families Forum Headquarters shows Yosef Al Zayadni, 53. Israeli soldiers recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in an underground tunnel in southern Gaza, the military said Wednesday, and the army was determining whether another set of remains belongs to the man’s son. The discovery of Yosef Al Zayadni’s body comes as Israel and …

Israeli military says hostage found dead in Gaza tunnel, ‘grave concerns’ for second captive
1 week, 1 day ago

Israeli military says hostage found dead in Gaza tunnel, ‘grave concerns’ for second captive

CNN  

Israel CNN — The Israeli military said Wednesday it had recovered the body of a hostage from a tunnel in southern Gaza. Yousef Al-Ziyadnah, 53, who was kidnapped during the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, was found dead in a tunnel in the Rafah area, a statement from the Israel Defense Forces said. Al-Ziyadnah’s body was discovered …

Hamas releases video of 19-year-old Israel hostage, family says 'it's time to…'
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1 week, 2 days ago

Hamas releases video of 19-year-old Israel hostage, family says 'it's time to…'

Hindustan Times  

The armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, released a video on Saturday of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza since its October 2023 attack. The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military branch, published a video of an Israeli hostage who has been detained in Gaza since the group's October 2023 attack on Saturday. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, …

Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza

NPR  

Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza toggle caption Amir Levy/Getty Images TEL AVIV, Israel — Hamas has named 34 Israeli hostages in Gaza — including two dual U.S. citizens — it is willing to release in a ceasefire deal under negotiation with Israel. Sponsor Message In exchange for these hostages' release, according to the …

Hamas says it’s ready to free 34 captives under ceasefire deal, reports say
1 week, 3 days ago

Hamas says it’s ready to free 34 captives under ceasefire deal, reports say

Al Jazeera  

Hamas has said it is ready to release 34 captives as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel, the Reuters and AFP news agencies have reported, citing an official with the Palestinian group. Reuters cited an unnamed Hamas official as saying a ceasefire deal would depend on Israel agreeing to a permanent ceasefire and its withdrawal from Gaza. “As yet, …

Hamas approves list of 34 Israeli hostages for ceasefire negotiations: report
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1 week, 3 days ago

Hamas approves list of 34 Israeli hostages for ceasefire negotiations: report

The Independent  

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Hamas says ready to release 34 hostages in 'first phase' of exchange deal
1 week, 3 days ago

Hamas says ready to release 34 hostages in 'first phase' of exchange deal

Hindustan Times  

A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the Palestinian militant group was ready to release 34 Israeli hostages in the "first phase" of a potential prisoner exchange deal. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov "Hamas has agreed to release 34 Israeli prisoners from a list presented by Israel as part of the first phase of a prisoner exchange deal," the official said. …

Hamas shares video of Israeli soldier, 19, held hostage by it
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1 week, 3 days ago

Hamas shares video of Israeli soldier, 19, held hostage by it

Hindustan Times  

Hamas has shared a video of a 19-year-old Israeli female soldier, who has been in its captivity in Gaza since October 7, 2023, when Hamas fighters attacked southern Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and abducting 251 others. Family members of Liri Albag, an Israeli hostage taken captive by Palestinian militants to the Gaza Strip during the October 7 attacks, …

Hamas approves list of Israeli hostages for potential exchange, Reuters reports
1 week, 4 days ago

Hamas approves list of Israeli hostages for potential exchange, Reuters reports

CNN  

CNN — Hamas has approved a list of 34 Israeli hostages to be exchanged in a possible ceasefire deal, Reuters reported, citing a Hamas official. “Contrary to what was claimed, Hamas has yet to provide a list of hostages,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement. “The list of hostages published in the media was not provided …

Israel’s Netanyahu approves sending negotiators to Qatar to resume Gaza deal talks
2 weeks ago

Israel’s Netanyahu approves sending negotiators to Qatar to resume Gaza deal talks

CNN  

CNN — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved sending a delegation to Qatar to continue the Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations, his office announced on Thursday. The three-phase Biden proposal in late May paired a release of hostages held in Gaza with a “full and complete ceasefire.” The first phase would last six weeks and include the “withdrawal of …

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