Starmer condemns ‘horrific and senseless’ killing of six hostages in Gaza
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Starmer condemns ‘horrific and senseless’ killing of six hostages in Gaza

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Prime Minister has labelled the killing of six Israeli hostages in Gaza “horrific and senseless”. Sir Keir Starmer posted on social media site X: “I am completely shocked at the horrific and senseless killing of six hostages in Gaza by Hamas. “Hamas must release all the hostages now, and a ceasefire deal must be agreed by all sides immediately to end the suffering.” Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on X: “The UK condemns Hamas’ appalling murder of 6 innocent hostages in Gaza in the strongest terms. “Hamas must release all the hostages immediately, and all sides must accept the deal on the table to end this war.” Shadow home secretary James Cleverly posted: “The heartbreaking news of the murder of these hostages serves as a brutal reminder of the ongoing suffering Hamas are causing since October 7th.

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Israeli strikes kill family of 6, Hamas spokesman in Gaza
3 hours, 52 minutes ago

Israeli strikes kill family of 6, Hamas spokesman in Gaza

The Hindu  

A family of six and a Hamas spokesman were killed in separate Israeli strikes in the northern Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday, according to the territory’s health ministry and another Hamas official. Addressing the crowd, a string of retired generals and former security officials warned that the government’s actions were endangering Israel’s security and said the country was “on …

Israel resumes deadly airstrikes in Gaza, killing 600 since Tuesday
6 days ago

Israel resumes deadly airstrikes in Gaza, killing 600 since Tuesday

NPR  

Israel resumes deadly airstrikes in Gaza, killing 600 since Tuesday Israel says this week's deadly blitz was just the beginning if Hamas does not release hostages. SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the resumption of the war in Gaza this week after a relatively quiet 42 days during a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. AL-SHALCHI: Well, …

Israel’s ex-military official says latest Gaza strikes are part of campaign to make Hamas ‘feel pain like never before’
1 week, 2 days ago

Israel’s ex-military official says latest Gaza strikes are part of campaign to make Hamas ‘feel pain like never before’

Live Mint  

Israel Defense Forces’ former top official on Tuesday said the latest strikes on Gaza are part of a fresh campaign to make Hamas “feel pain like they’ve never done before,” Fox News reported. The intense strikes that killed over 400 people early on Tuesday were the start of “a very different type of military campaign” in response to Hamas’ refusal …

Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won’t return after Israel resumes fighting
1 week, 2 days ago

Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won’t return after Israel resumes fighting

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — When a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began two months ago, Herut Nimrodi knew it would take time before her son was released from captivity in Gaza. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Einav Zangauker, mother Matan, who is held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and …

Mediators seek a new deal to release more than half of the hostages in Gaza
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mediators seek a new deal to release more than half of the hostages in Gaza

NPR  

Mediators seek a new deal to release more than half of the hostages in Gaza toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images TEL AVIV, Israel — Mediators in Qatar are making efforts to negotiate the release of more than half the remaining hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza, according to an official familiar with the new round of talks aimed at …

Hamas issues chilling new hostages threat after Donald Trump warned terror chiefs 'you are DEAD' in bid to free captives
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hamas issues chilling new hostages threat after Donald Trump warned terror chiefs 'you are DEAD' in bid to free captives

Daily Mail  

Hamas has threatened to kill the remaining Israeli hostages if there is 'any escalation' of military escalation against Gaza after efforts to prolong the ceasefire stalled. Abu Ubaida, the spokesman for Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades, warned in a recorded message Thursday that the terrorist group will kill the remaining Israeli hostages if there is 'any escalation' of military escalation against Gaza …

Israeli military escalation against Palestinians may lead to hostages' death, warns Hamas
3 weeks ago

Israeli military escalation against Palestinians may lead to hostages' death, warns Hamas

Firstpost  

Hamas on Thursday said that any Israeli military escalation against Palestinians would most likely lead to the killing of some hostages, adding that the Israeli threats of war and blockade will not secure the release of the hostages Palestinians walk past the rubble of destroyed houses, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza …

Hamas brushes off Trump’s threat and says it will only free hostages in return for a lasting truce
3 weeks ago

Hamas brushes off Trump’s threat and says it will only free hostages in return for a lasting truce

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Hamas on Thursday brushed off President Donald Trump’s latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Demonstrators hold photos depicting the faces of Israeli hostages who are being held in the Gaza Strip, during a protest demanding their release from Hamas captivity, in …

'You are dead': Trump warns Hamas, Gazans as US holds 'unprecedented' talks for hostage release
3 weeks ago

'You are dead': Trump warns Hamas, Gazans as US holds 'unprecedented' talks for hostage release

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Hamas, demanding the release of hostages and threatening further destruction. His remarks come as the US engages in rare direct talks with Hamas Trump warns Gaza 'you are dead' as US holds 'unprecedented' talks with Hamas for hostage release. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a stern warning to Hamas, …

Israeli survivor of deadly suicide bombing grapples with the release of the man who ordered the attack
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Israeli survivor of deadly suicide bombing grapples with the release of the man who ordered the attack

CNN  

Haifa, Israel CNN — The last image Oran Almog saw before losing his sight was dead bodies covered in glass – five of them, members of his own family. Almog penned an op-ed in Israeli newspaper Haaretz shortly after he learned Jaradat would be released, urging Israelis to “put aside the disagreements over the price, and focus on the main …

Israelis pay respect as elderly hostage returned from Gaza is laid to rest
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Israelis pay respect as elderly hostage returned from Gaza is laid to rest

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds lined the streets of central Israel on Sunday to bid farewell to Shlomo Mansour, kidnapped by Palestinian militants from his kibbutz on October 7, 2023 and returned to Israel on Thursday. Israelis pay respect as elderly hostage returned from Gaza is laid to rest Mansour, 85, was seized from near his home on Kibbutz Kissufim in southern Israel during …

Mourners bury one of the last hostages released from Gaza as talks start for ceasefire future
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mourners bury one of the last hostages released from Gaza as talks start for ceasefire future

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Mourners in Israel on Friday were burying the remains of one of the last hostages released in the first phase of the ceasefire between Hamas militants and Israel, as negotiators discussed a second phase of the deal that could end the war in Gaza and see the remaining live hostages returning home. His body was one of four …

What we know about the hostages still in Gaza
3 weeks, 6 days ago

What we know about the hostages still in Gaza

Hindustan Times  

More than 16 months after they were seized by militants during Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, uncertainty hangs over the fate of 24 people held in Gaza and presumed to be alive. What we know about the hostages still in Gaza Negotiations for a potential second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could secure their release as well …

Israel confirms bodies of four hostages handed over by Hamas
1 month ago

Israel confirms bodies of four hostages handed over by Hamas

ABC  

Hamas has handed over four bodies of Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza in exchange for Israel's release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Israel's President Isaac Herzog said that the bodies of the four Israeli hostages Tsachi Idan, Itzhak Elgarat, Ohad Yahalomi and Shlomo Mantzur had been identified. The ceasefire's six-week first phase expires this weekend, with the …

Hamas to return bodies of 4 slain hostages without public ceremony
1 month ago

Hamas to return bodies of 4 slain hostages without public ceremony

Firstpost  

Under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire, Hamas has held public ceremonies to repatriate 24 live hostages to Israel, drawing condemnation from around the world, including from the United Nations Hamas members carry the coffin of an Israeli hostage before handing it over to the Red Cross in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, February 20. Image: REUTERS Hamas will not …

Israelis bid farewell to a mother and her two young sons killed in captivity in Gaza
1 month ago

Israelis bid farewell to a mother and her two young sons killed in captivity in Gaza

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Holding flags, orange balloons and signs that said “forgive us,” tens of thousands of Israelis lined highways as the bodies of a mother and her two young sons, killed in captivity in the Gaza Strip, were taken for burial on Wednesday. The plight of the Bibas family has come to embody the profound sense of loss …

Hamas will turn over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in exchange for release of hundreds of prisoners
1 month ago

Hamas will turn over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in exchange for release of hundreds of prisoners

LA Times  

Israelis gather Wednesday on the side of a road where the funeral convoy carrying the coffins of slain hostages Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, was to pass near Kibbutz Yad Mordechai. Hamas will return the bodies of four dead Israeli hostages on Thursday in exchange for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, the group said, …

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners over 'humiliating' handover of hostages
1 month ago

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners over 'humiliating' handover of hostages

Firstpost  

Israel has said that it is delaying the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, citing the need to ensure the safe handover of the next group of hostages without what it called “humiliating ceremonies.” Israel said on Sunday that it had delayed the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners “until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and …

Israel delays release of 620 Palestinians over 'humiliating' hostage handover
1 month ago

Israel delays release of 620 Palestinians over 'humiliating' hostage handover

India Today  

Israel said on Sunday it was delaying the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners it had planned to free the day before until militant group Hamas met its conditions, underscoring the fragility of the Gaza ceasefire accord. Israel's announcement, which also accused Hamas of repeatedly violating the month-old ceasefire, came after the Palestinian militant group on Saturday handed over six …

Israel PM Netanyahu vows ‘decisive action’ to bring remaining hostages home
1 month ago

Israel PM Netanyahu vows ‘decisive action’ to bring remaining hostages home

Firstpost  

“The government of Israel is committed to continue acting decisively in order to bring all of our hostages back home – the living to their families, and the deceased to proper burial in their country,” Netanyahu said in a statement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday vowed decisive action to ensure that all remaining hostages held in Gaza are …

Hamas frees six Israeli hostages as fragile phase one Gaza war truce nears end
1 month ago

Hamas frees six Israeli hostages as fragile phase one Gaza war truce nears end

Hindustan Times  

Palestinian militants freed six Israeli hostages on Saturday, with hundreds of Palestinian prisoners expected to be released in exchange under a fragile Gaza truce that is nearing the end of its first phase. Hamas militants paraded newly-released Israeli hostages Elia Cohen, Omer Shem Tov and Omer Wankert on stage in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, as part of the …

‘Stockholm syndrome?’ Israeli hostage kisses foreheads of Hamas militants before release
1 month ago

‘Stockholm syndrome?’ Israeli hostage kisses foreheads of Hamas militants before release

Firstpost  

The unexpected show of affection by the former hostage quickly triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with some saying it was ‘planned and instructed' In an unexpected turn of events, recently freed Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov kissed the foreheads of two Hamas operatives as he appeared on the stage and waved at the crowd. The Palestinian militant …

Hamas releases all 6 hostages as first phase of Gaza ceasefire ends
1 month ago

Hamas releases all 6 hostages as first phase of Gaza ceasefire ends

Firstpost  

The hostages who were part of the latest exchange are: Eliya Cohen, 27, Omer Shem Tov, 22, Israeli-Argentine Omer Wenkert, 23, Tal Shoham, 40, Avera Mengistu, 38 and Hisham al-Sayed A Palestinian Hamas fighter precedes International Red Cross vehicles as they arrive in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip to receive three Israeli hostages as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner …

Israel Delays Release Of Palestinian Prisoners, Citing 'Humiliating' Handovers Of Hostages
Top News
1 month ago

Israel Delays Release Of Palestinian Prisoners, Citing 'Humiliating' Handovers Of Hostages

Huff Post  

Relatives and friends of Eliya Cohen, 27, gather to watch the TV broadcast of his release by Palestinian militants in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday Feb. 22, 2025. Ohad Zwigenberg via AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel says the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners is delayed “until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without …

Six Israeli hostages released by Hamas as Israel to free Palestinian prisoners
Top News
1 month ago

Six Israeli hostages released by Hamas as Israel to free Palestinian prisoners

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 Two Israeli hostages held captive …

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners, citing ‘humiliating’ handovers of hostages
1 month ago

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners, citing ‘humiliating’ handovers of hostages

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel says the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners is delayed “until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies” at handovers of Israeli captives in Gaza. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The Israeli statement cited “ceremonies that demean the dignity of …

Israel prepares to receive six more hostages from Hamas
1 month ago

Israel prepares to receive six more hostages from Hamas

The Hindu  

Israel prepared on Saturday to receive six more hostages from Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, after accusations over the return of a misidentified body this week threatened to derail a fragile truce. The six, the last living hostages from a group of 33 due to be freed in the first stage of the ceasefire deal …

Israel to receive six more hostages from Hamas as shaky truce continues
1 month ago

Israel to receive six more hostages from Hamas as shaky truce continues

Hindustan Times  

Israel prepared on Saturday to receive six more hostages from Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, after accusations over the return of a misidentified body this week threatened to derail a fragile truce. The six, the last living hostages from a group of 33 due to be freed in the first stage of the ceasefire deal …

Israeli PM vows retaliation as Hamas blames 'mix-up' over Bibas body
1 month ago

Israeli PM vows retaliation as Hamas blames 'mix-up' over Bibas body

Firstpost  

Relatives of the Bibas family, however, suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was also accountable for the deaths, saying he would receive ’no forgiveness’ for abandoning the mother and her children during their ordeal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. File image/ Reuters Israel’s prime minister accused Hamas on Friday of killing two Israeli children in Gaza and said the militants would …

Israeli PM vows retaliation as Hamas blames 'mix-up' over Bibas body
1 month ago

Israeli PM vows retaliation as Hamas blames 'mix-up' over Bibas body

Firstpost  

Relatives of the Bibas family, however, suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was also accountable for the deaths, saying he would receive ’no forgiveness’ for abandoning the mother and her children during their ordeal Israel’s prime minister accused Hamas on Friday of killing two Israeli children in Gaza and said the militants would pay for failing to return their mother, Shiri …

Gaza ceasefire updates: Hamas releases all six Israeli hostages in latest exchange, families turn emotional
1 month ago

Gaza ceasefire updates: Hamas releases all six Israeli hostages in latest exchange, families turn emotional

India TV News  

Gaza ceasefire updates: Hamas releases all six Israeli hostages in latest exchange, families turn emotional As three Israeli hostages, including Omer Wenkert, Omer Shem Tov, and Eliya Cohen, were released on Saturday, their families turned emotional. My life!” Amidst clouds of uncertainty looming over the already-fragile Gaza ceasefire deal, Hamas, in the latest exchange of hostages, on Saturday freed all …

How many hostages are left in Gaza?
1 month ago

How many hostages are left in Gaza?

Hindustan Times  

JERUSALEM — Hamas released the remains of three Israeli hostages this week as part of a fragile ceasefire that began in January, but a fourth body handed over was that of Palestinian woman, Israeli officials said. A fourth body that Hamas had said was that of the Bibas children’s mother was also released — but DNA tests showed it was …

UN condemns Hamas for parading Israeli hostages' bodies
1 month, 1 week ago

UN condemns Hamas for parading Israeli hostages' bodies

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: Good morning. Rachel Mealey: President Trump's repeated criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, including describing him as a dictator, is leading to growing tensions between the two nations. There's a real sort of mindset of there but for the grace of God go I. Rachel Hayter: Simon Welsh is Director of Research at political consultancy Redbridge Group. Rachel …

Hamas condemned for parading hostages' bodies
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas condemned for parading hostages' bodies

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: The bodies of four Israeli hostages, including two children who were killed while held in captivity by the militant group Hamas, have been returned from Gaza. The handover has sparked a wave of grief and anger across Israel and prompted criticism from the United Nations Human Rights Chief, who's accusing Hamas of disrespecting the dead. Matthew Doran: Well …

Hamas turns handover of dead hostages into a spectacle
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas turns handover of dead hostages into a spectacle

Live Mint  

TEL AVIV—Hamas displayed coffins that it said held the bodies of four Israeli hostages before a crowd of militants before handing them over to Israel on Thursday, in a spectacle that included taunts and anti-Israel slogans. For the first time since the start of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, under which the militant group agreed to free hostages …

Who are the hostages freed by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?
1 month, 1 week ago

Who are the hostages freed by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?

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 bodies of four Israelis …

Israel's saddest day: President says 'our hearts lie in tatters' as coffins containing remains of four hostages including Shiri Bibas, her son Ariel and baby Kfir are returned from Gaza
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel's saddest day: President says 'our hearts lie in tatters' as coffins containing remains of four hostages including Shiri Bibas, her son Ariel and baby Kfir are returned from Gaza

Daily Mail  

Israel is mourning after Hamas terrorists handed over four coffins believed to contain the bodies of dead hostages - including Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, whose plight came to embody the country's agony over the October 7 attack. An Israeli army convoy transporting the bodies has crossed the border from Gaza into Israel Crowds of …

Israel prepares to receive bodies of youngest Gaza hostages on Feb 20
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel prepares to receive bodies of youngest Gaza hostages on Feb 20

The Hindu  

Israel braced on Thursday for the return of the bodies of infant Kfir Bibas and his four-year-old brother Ariel, the two youngest captives taken by Hamas in their October 7, 2023 attack and among the most potent symbols of the trauma inflicted that day. Palestinian militant groups said the bodies of the two boys and their mother Shiri Bibas, along …

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to deaths of four hostages, says 'my heart is torn'
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to deaths of four hostages, says 'my heart is torn'

India TV News  

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to deaths of four hostages, says 'my heart is torn' The warring sides - Israel and Hamas - have yet to negotiate the second and more difficult phase, in which Hamas would release dozens more hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday expressed his …

Hamas to free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases
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1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas to free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases

Deccan Chronicle  

A top Hamas official says the militant group will free six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and return the bodies of four others on Thursday, a surprise acceleration in releases that apparently comes in return for Israel’s allowing mobile homes and construction equipment into the devastated Gaza Strip.The six are the last living hostages set to be freed during the …

Gaza releases accelerate: Hamas to free 6 Israeli hostages, return 4 bodies in surprise move
1 month, 1 week ago

Gaza releases accelerate: Hamas to free 6 Israeli hostages, return 4 bodies in surprise move

Firstpost  

The six are the final live hostages who will be released during the first phase of the ceasefire in return for hundreds of Palestinians detained in Israeli jails Displaced Palestinians, traveling in vehicles, wait to cross through a security checkpoint at the Netzarim corridor as they make their way from central Gaza to the northern Gaza Strip. AP A top …

Gaza releases accelerate: Hamas to free 6 Israeli hostages, return 4 bodies in surprise move
1 month, 1 week ago

Gaza releases accelerate: Hamas to free 6 Israeli hostages, return 4 bodies in surprise move

Firstpost  

The six are the final live hostages who will be released during the first phase of the ceasefire in return for hundreds of Palestinians detained in Israeli jails Displaced Palestinians, traveling in vehicles, wait to cross through a security checkpoint at the Netzarim corridor as they make their way from central Gaza to the northern Gaza Strip. AP A top …

Hamas to release six Israeli hostages this weekend in surprise announcement
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas to release six Israeli hostages this weekend in surprise announcement

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 Hamas is set to release …

Hamas to hand over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in two days, release 6 captives on Saturday
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas to hand over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in two days, release 6 captives on Saturday

Firstpost  

Thirty-three Israeli hostages were due to be released under the first phase, with 19 freed so far in exchange for more than 1,100 Palestinian prisoners. Reuters Hamas will hand over the bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday and six living captives will be released on Saturday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Tuesday. “Understandings have been reached in …

Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases

Associated Press  

CAIRO — A top Hamas official says the militant group will free six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and return the bodies of four others on Thursday, a surprise acceleration in releases apparently in trade for Israel’s allowing mobile homes and construction equipment into the devastated Gaza Strip. The six are the last living hostages set to be freed during …

Middle East latest: Hamas will free 6 Israeli hostages and the bodies of 4 others
1 month, 1 week ago

Middle East latest: Hamas will free 6 Israeli hostages and the bodies of 4 others

Associated Press  

Hamas said Tuesday it will release six living Israeli hostages on Saturday instead of three, as well as the bodies of four others on Thursday. Palestinians and Arab countries have universally rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to remove the Palestinian population from Gaza and take over the territory. Here’s the latest: China rejects Trump’s proposal for Gaza, supports 2-state …

Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over four bodies, accelerating Gaza releases
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over four bodies, accelerating Gaza releases

LA Times  

Displaced Palestinians wait to drive through a security checkpoint at the Netzarim corridor Tuesday as they make their way from central Gaza to the northern Gaza Strip. A top Hamas official says the militant group will free six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and return the bodies of four others Thursday, a surprise acceleration in releases that apparently comes in …

Israel-Gaza: Hamas says it will release bodies of four hostages, including Bibas children, on Thursday and six living hostages on Saturday
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel-Gaza: Hamas says it will release bodies of four hostages, including Bibas children, on Thursday and six living hostages on Saturday

CNN  

CNN — Hamas on Tuesday said that it will release the dead bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday, including the two youngest people held by the group, Kfir and Ariel Bibas. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed on Tuesday that an agreement had been reached during negotiations in Cairo for “four slain hostages” to be handed over on Thursday …

Inside fragile and furious negotiations as Gaza ceasefire is pushed to brink of collapse
1 month, 1 week ago

Inside fragile and furious negotiations as Gaza ceasefire is pushed to brink of collapse

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. open image in gallery Russian-Israeli Sasha Troufanov, a hostage …

Hamas takes a swipe at Trump’s Gaza plan during hostage release
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas takes a swipe at Trump’s Gaza plan during hostage release

Live Mint  

Hamas released three hostages including the last living American-Israeli civilian held in the Gaza Strip and took a swing at President Trump’s plan for rebuilding the enclave on Saturday, in a propaganda-tinged event that was nevertheless calmer than many previous releases. Hamas freed American-Israeli Sagui Dekel Chen, 36, Russian-Israeli Sasha Troufanov, 29, and Argentinian-Israeli Iair Horn, 46, after negotiators resolved …

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