Israeli hostage freed after 491 days asks: Where was the United Nations, the Red Cross, the world?
2 days, 17 hours ago

Israeli hostage freed after 491 days asks: Where was the United Nations, the Red Cross, the world?

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi, who was beaten, chained and starved while held for 491 days by Hamas, expressed his anger during an appearance at the U.N. Security Council on Thursday for having to suffer for so long and worry every day about being killed. Britain’s deputy ambassador James Kariuki called Sharabi’s suffering “beyond the imagination” and said “Hamas must be held accountable for their despicable actions.” But Kariuki also said the U.K. condemns Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz’s “warning of the total destruction of Gaza.” Britain calls for the rapid resurgence of aid to Gaza, an investigation into allegations of sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinian detainees by Israeli forces, and an urgent return to the ceasefire deal, he said. Russia’s deputy U.N. ambassador Dmitry Polyansky told the council, “Our hearts were filled with sorrow as we listened to the tragic story of Mr. Eli Sharabi,” adding “such brutality can have no justification.” Polyansky criticized Israel’s leaders for not moving to phase 2 of the ceasefire deal, which calls for the release of all hostages and a permanent end to the fighting. He said Palestinians “understand this pain because we live it.” Sharabi made no mention of Israeli actions, except to say that on the morning of Oct. 7, when he heard that militants were inside Kibbutz Be’eri where he lived, he reassured his wife not to worry: “The army will come, they always come.” That morning, they never came.

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Israel vows to take more land in Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages
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2 days, 5 hours ago

Israel vows to take more land in Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s defense minister said Friday he has ordered ground forces to advance deeper into the Gaza Strip, and vowed to hold more land until Hamas releases the remaining hostages it holds. Israel had already cut off the supply of food, fuel and humanitarian aid to Gaza’s roughly 2 million Palestinians, has said it would escalate military operations until …

Hamas says open to talks as Israel keeps up Gaza strikes
4 days, 5 hours ago

Hamas says open to talks as Israel keeps up Gaza strikes

Raw Story  

by AFP teams with Adel Zaanoun in Cairo and Cyril Julien in Jerusalem Hamas said it remained open to negotiations while calling for pressure on Israel Wednesday to implement a Gaza truce after its deadliest bombing since the fragile ceasefire began in January. Israel carried out fresh air strikes on Gaza on Wednesday, killing 13 people according to the territory's …

India expresses concern over Gaza bombings, urges release of ’all hostages’ as Israel intensifies strikes
4 days, 5 hours ago

India expresses concern over Gaza bombings, urges release of ’all hostages’ as Israel intensifies strikes

Live Mint  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday expressed India's concern at the situation in Gaza amid the airstrikes. India's comments came as Israel resumed air strikes in Gaza on Tuesday triggering uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire that it sealed with Hamas in January. "We also call for the supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza to be sustained," …

Gaza negotiations with Hamas to continue 'only under fire': Netanyahu
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4 days, 16 hours ago

Gaza negotiations with Hamas to continue 'only under fire': Netanyahu

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said "negotiations will continue only under fire," with Hamas, while defending the resumption of airstrikes in Gaza. He reiterated that military pressure remains a "critical condition" for the release of hostages, In a briefing, Netanyahu said, "Nothing will stop us from achieving all our war aims". The attacks struck multiple locations, including Gaza …

UN chief 'shocked' by deadly Israel airstrikes in Gaza
5 days ago

UN chief 'shocked' by deadly Israel airstrikes in Gaza

The Hindu  

UN chief Antonio Guterres voiced shock on Tuesday after hundreds were killed in the most intense Israeli airstrikes in Gaza since a fragile ceasefire took effect in January. "Awful scenes of civilians killed, among them children, following waves of heavy bombardment from Israeli forces overnight," the UNRWA chief said on X. "This nightmare must end immediately," Mr. Turk said, adding …

Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won’t return after Israel resumes fighting
5 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 …

Israel strikes Gaza, families of hostages slam Netanyahu for 'sacrificing' their loved ones
5 days, 1 hour ago

Israel strikes Gaza, families of hostages slam Netanyahu for 'sacrificing' their loved ones

Hindustan Times  

Relatives of Israeli hostages in Gaza said Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to return to fighting in the Palestinian territory could "sacrifice" their loved ones after the military carried out a wave of air strikes. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said it had received no response to its request to meet with Netanyahu and other officials to …

Israel pounds Hamas in Gaza in strikes that rescuers say killed 121
5 days, 14 hours ago

Israel pounds Hamas in Gaza in strikes that rescuers say killed 121

Deccan Chronicle  

Israel on Tuesday unleashed its most intense campaign on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with rescuers reporting more than 121 people killed, prompting Hamas to accuse Benjamin Netanyahu's government of torpedoing the truce.The strikes were ordered after "Hamas's repeated refusal to release our hostages, as well as its rejection of all of the proposals it has received from …

Israel launches deadly wave of airstrikes across Gaza after ceasefire talks stall
5 days, 20 hours ago

Israel launches deadly wave of airstrikes across Gaza after ceasefire talks stall

Associated Press  

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage of Israel’s latest airstrikes in Gaza. But over the weekend, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, who has been leading mediation efforts along with Egypt and Qatar, warned that Hamas must release living hostages immediately “or pay a severe price.” An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the unfolding operation, said Israel was …

Hamas Says It Will Only Release American-Israeli Hostage If Truce Agreement Is Implemented
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1 week, 1 day ago

Hamas Says It Will Only Release American-Israeli Hostage If Truce Agreement Is Implemented

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CAIRO — Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the truce back on track. A senior Hamas official said long-delayed talks over the ceasefire’s second phase would need to …

Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal is implemented
1 week, 1 day ago

Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal is implemented

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the truce back on track. Israeli airstrikes meanwhile killed nine people in the Gaza Strip who the military identified as militants, allegations denied by a U.K.-based aid group …

Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented
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1 week, 1 day ago

Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented

New Indian Express  

CAIRO: Hamas said Saturday it would only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the truce back on track. A senior Hamas official said long-delayed talks over the ceasefire's second phase would need to begin the day of …

Middle East latest: Hamas says it will free a US-Israeli hostage to keep ceasefire talks rolling
1 week, 2 days ago

Middle East latest: Hamas says it will free a US-Israeli hostage to keep ceasefire talks rolling

Associated Press  

Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals who died in captivity in Gaza. UN condemns widespread violence against civilians in Syria that especially targeted the minority Alawite sect The U.N. Security Council statement, co- Member nations expressed “grave concern” at the impact on …

Hamas accepts proposal to release US-Israeli hostage, bodies of 4 other dual nationals
1 week, 2 days ago

Hamas accepts proposal to release US-Israeli hostage, bodies of 4 other dual nationals

Live Mint  

Hamas said on Friday it agreed to release an American-Israeli dual national, believed to be the last living American hostage held in Gaza, after receiving a proposal from mediators to continue negotiations on the second phase of a ceasefire deal. Meetings between Hamas leaders and U.S. hostage negotiator Adam Boehler in recent days sought the release of Edan Alexander, a …

Hamas says it will release a US-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies, but Israel expresses immediate doubt
1 week, 2 days ago

Hamas says it will release a US-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies, but Israel expresses immediate doubt

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Palestinian militant group Hamas said Friday that it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals who had died in captivity. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that Israel had “accepted the Witkoff outline and showed flexibility,” but that Hamas was refusing to do so. The …

Hamas ready to release US-Israeli hostage, 4 bodies as Gaza talks resume
1 week, 2 days ago

Hamas ready to release US-Israeli hostage, 4 bodies as Gaza talks resume

India Today  

Hamas said on Friday it was ready to free an Israeli-American hostage and the remains of four others, after the Palestinian militants and Israel resumed indirect Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Israel, however, said Hamas had "not budged" following a proposal from US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. 'WITKOFF FRAMEWORK' "While Israel accepted the Witkoff framework, Hamas remains firm …

Hamas says it will release American Israeli hostage and 4 bodies
1 week, 2 days ago

Hamas says it will release American Israeli hostage and 4 bodies

LA Times  

Palestinians cross from the Israeli military Qalandia checkpoint near the West Bank city of Ramallah to Jerusalem to participate in Friday prayers at the Al Aqsa Mosque during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Palestinian militant group Hamas said Friday that it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American Israeli hostage and the bodies of four …

Hamas says it is prepared to release American-Israeli hostage and bodies of four dual nationals
1 week, 2 days ago

Hamas says it is prepared to release American-Israeli hostage and bodies of four dual nationals

CNN  

CNN — Hamas said it is prepared to release American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander and the bodies of four dual nationals held hostage in Gaza. “The movement responded with responsibility and positivity, submitting its reply at dawn today, which included its approval to release Zionist soldier Edan Alexander, who holds American citizenship, in addition to the bodies of four others with …

Hamas ‘ready’ to hand over Israeli captive and four bodies held in Gaza
1 week, 2 days ago

Hamas ‘ready’ to hand over Israeli captive and four bodies held in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

The Palestinian group agrees to resume ceasefire talks, promising to free Edan Alexander and hand over four other captives’ bodies. The Palestinian group Hamas has announced it is ready to free Israeli American captive Edan Alexander and hand over the remains of four other dual nationals, after holding indirect talks with Israel. Hamas said in a statement on Friday that …

Gaza hostage deal possible ‘within weeks,’ US envoy says after direct Hamas talks
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1 week, 6 days ago

Gaza hostage deal possible ‘within weeks,’ US envoy says after direct Hamas talks

Firstpost  

Last week, US President Donald Trump threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages were not released, issuing what he called a “last warning” to Hamas leaders. A new Gaza ceasefire agreement, which would see Israel recover all hostages held by Hamas, could be reached within weeks, according to a US negotiator following rare direct talks with the Palestinian …

US Envoy Says New Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Deal Possible in Weeks
2 weeks ago

US Envoy Says New Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Deal Possible in Weeks

Live Mint  

-- A new Gaza ceasefire deal under which Israel would recover all hostages held by Hamas is possible, even within weeks, a US negotiator said after holding rare direct talks with the Palestinian militant group. “I think something could come together within weeks,” Adam Boehler, the US envoy for hostages, said Sunday on CNN’s State of the Union. “I will …

Israel to send delegation to Doha as Hamas calls for phase two of Gaza ceasefire
2 weeks ago

Israel to send delegation to Doha as Hamas calls for phase two of Gaza ceasefire

Firstpost  

Hamas’s key demands for the second phase include a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, an end to the Israeli blockade, the reconstruction of the Palestinian territory and financial support Palestinians gather for a group Iftar meal, the evening meal with which Muslims end their daily fast at sunset, in Gaza City on March 6, 2025, during the Muslim holy fasting …

Israel not happy with US for holding direct talks with Hamas, Netanyahu's confidante slams US envoy: Report
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Israel not happy with US for holding direct talks with Hamas, Netanyahu's confidante slams US envoy: Report

India TV News  

Israel not happy with US for holding direct talks with Hamas, Netanyahu's confidante slams US envoy: Report In his conversation with Netanyahu's confidante, Bohler reportedly explained that the discussions with Hamas were merely initial talks, assuring that nothing would be finalised without Israel’s approval. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's close confidante and a US official held talks regarding the secret …

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

US proposes 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, Israel PM Netanyahu not happy with Washington-Hamas talks: Reports
2 weeks, 2 days ago

US proposes 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, Israel PM Netanyahu not happy with Washington-Hamas talks: Reports

Firstpost  

Hamas warned Thursday that some hostages were “likely to be killed” if Israel resorts to resuming the war. Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida stated that Israeli threats of war and blockade would not lead to the release of hostages The US has reportedly proposed a deal to the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas involving a 60-day ceasefire with Israel in exchange for …

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

Release hostages or you're dead: Trump issues last warning to Hamas
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Release hostages or you're dead: Trump issues last warning to Hamas

Deccan Chronicle  

President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed that he had recently dispatched an envoy for unprecedented direct talks with the militant group.Trump, in a statement on his Truth Social platform soon after meeting at the …

White House holding direct talks with Hamas on hostage release
2 weeks, 3 days ago

White House holding direct talks with Hamas on hostage release

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—Trump administration officials have been holding face-to-face talks with Hamas officials in Qatar in an effort that focused on securing the release of remaining American hostages held by the militant group, U.S. and Arab officials said Wednesday. The talks are a “good faith effort to do what’s right for the American people,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at …

Israel says has conveyed to Washington stance on US-Hamas talks over hostages
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Israel says has conveyed to Washington stance on US-Hamas talks over hostages

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-03-06 10:25 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio make joint statements to the press at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, Feb 16, 2025. JERUSALEM - Israel said on Wednesday that it has conveyed to Washington its position on direct talks between the United States and Hamas regarding the release of …

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas: 'Release all hostages now, or it is over for you'
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas: 'Release all hostages now, or it is over for you'

India TV News  

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas: 'Release all hostages now, or it is over for you' White House confirmed that President Trump had recently dispatched an envoy for unprecedented direct talks with the militant group. President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a stern and 'final' warning to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza. The move comes after …

Hamas brushes off Trump's threat, says 'will only' free hostages in return for 'lasting' truce
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Hamas brushes off Trump's threat, says 'will only' free hostages in return for 'lasting' truce

New Indian Express  

CAIRO: The Hamas militant group on Thursday brushed off US 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. Hamas spokesman Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua said the "best path to free the remaining Israeli hostages" is through negotiations on that phase, which were supposed to …

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

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

LA Times  

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 Tel Aviv, on Thursday. Hamas on Thursday brushed off President Trump’s latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting cease-fire in the Gaza …

Trump warns Hamas, Gaza ‘you are dead’ if hostages not freed
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump warns Hamas, Gaza ‘you are dead’ if hostages not freed

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages are not released, and issued an ultimatum to Hamas leaders to flee. His comments follow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warning of "consequences that you cannot imagine" if Hamas does not hand over remaining hostages seized in the October 7 attack. Talks with Hamas Mr. …

In a first, US engages Hamas in secret talks over hostage release amid uncertain ceasefire
2 weeks, 3 days ago

In a first, US engages Hamas in secret talks over hostage release amid uncertain ceasefire

Hindustan Times  

The United States has been conducting secret talks with the militant Palestinian group Hamas to secure the release of American hostages seized in Israel, news agency Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing sources within The White House. Adam Boehler met Hamas officials in Doha in recent weeks to secure the release of American national Edan Alexander, believed to be the last …

Trump Warns Hamas of ‘Hell to Pay’ If Hostages Aren’t Released
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump Warns Hamas of ‘Hell to Pay’ If Hostages Aren’t Released

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump warned Hamas there will be “hell to pay” if the militant group doesn’t immediately release its hostages in Gaza. The president, who met earlier in the day with freed hostages, said he was “sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job” and warned that “not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do …

Trump issues chilling final warning for Hamas to release all hostages or 'it is over for you'
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump issues chilling final warning for Hamas to release all hostages or 'it is over for you'

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump has put out another dire threat to Hamas, after the White House confirmed direct talks with the group as part an of an effort to finally secure the release of American hostages and bodies of the deceased. Trump issued similar warnings last month, saying there would be 'all hell' to pay if the group, which the U.S. …

Trump Envoy Meets With Hamas in Direct Rare Contact
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump Envoy Meets With Hamas in Direct Rare Contact

Live Mint  

Trump’s top hostage negotiator has met with Hamas officials in Qatar, the White House confirmed Wednesday, a rare instance of direct contact by US officials with a group designated a terrorist organization. Adam Boehler, nominated to be special presidential envoy for hostage affairs at the State Department, met with the Hamas representatives in Doha, according to a person familiar with …

Trump Administration Holds 'Secret Talks' With Hamas For Release Of US Hostages In Gaza: Report
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump Administration Holds 'Secret Talks' With Hamas For Release Of US Hostages In Gaza: Report

ABP News  

The Donald Trump administration has been holding secret talks with Palestinian militant group Hamas for the release of US hostages being held in Gaza, reported Reuters quoting sources. Talks On Hostage Release And Ceasefire Deal The talks were focused on gaining the release of American hostages still being held in Gaza, the report stated, adding that it also included discussions …

New Israeli military chief assumes command with Gaza ceasefire in the balance
2 weeks, 4 days ago

New Israeli military chief assumes command with Gaza ceasefire in the balance

The Hindu  

Israel swore in a new commander of its military on Wednesday as a standoff over the fragile ceasefire in Gaza increased the risk of a resumption of fighting without an agreement to bring home the rest of the hostages still held by Hamas. A related war in southern Lebanon, which broke out after Iranian-backed Hezbollah forces launched missile strikes against …

Release hostages now or you're dead: Trump after US holds talks with Hamas
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Release hostages now or you're dead: Trump after US holds talks with Hamas

India Today  

US President Donald Trump gave a "last warning" to Hamas, telling the Palestinian group to release the remaining hostages in Gaza or "there will be hell to pay later". Trump's reaction came after the White House confirmed that the US held direct talks with the group over the hostages held in the Palestinian enclave. WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS US-HAMAS TALKS US …

Israel says ready for extending ceasefire if Hamas signs deal to free more hostages
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Israel says ready for extending ceasefire if Hamas signs deal to free more hostages

Firstpost  

Fighting in Gaza has been halted since January 19 under a truce arranged with U.S. support and Qatari and Egyptian mediators, and Hamas has exchanged 33 Israeli hostages and five Thais for some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday that Israel is prepared to move to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, …

Natanyahu issues threat to Hamas over hostages as Gaza talks at an impasse
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Natanyahu issues threat to Hamas over hostages as Gaza talks at an impasse

Deccan Chronicle  

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Hamas on Monday with unimaginable consequences if it did not return hostages held in Gaza, while the Palestinian group accused his government of sabotaging the fragile truce there.The first phase of the ceasefire ended over the weekend, but talks on its future have hit an impasse after six weeks of relative calm in the …

Israeli survivor of deadly suicide bombing grapples with the release of the man who ordered the attack
2 weeks, 5 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 …

With the Gaza ceasefire in limbo, Israel tries to impose an alternative plan on Hamas
2 weeks, 6 days ago

With the Gaza ceasefire in limbo, Israel tries to impose an alternative plan on Hamas

Associated Press  

Israel this week introduced what it said was a new U.S. ceasefire plan — different from the one it agreed to in January — and is trying to force Hamas to accept it by imposing a siege on the Gaza Strip. The new plan would require Hamas to release half its remaining hostages — the militant group’s main bargaining chip …

Outrage as Israel cuts off Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept new ceasefire proposal
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Outrage as Israel cuts off Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept new ceasefire proposal

Deccan Chronicle  

Israel faced sharp criticism as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” for Hamas if a fragile ceasefire wasn't extended.Mediators Egypt and Qatar accused Israel of violating humanitarian law by using starvation as a weapon.The ceasefire's first phase saw a surge in humanitarian aid after months of growing …

Israel is criticized after it bars Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel is criticized after it bars Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal

New Indian Express  

TEL AVIV: Israel faced sharp criticism as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” for Hamas if a fragile ceasefire isn't extended. Under that proposal, Hamas would release half the hostages on the first day and the rest when an agreement is reached on a permanent ceasefire, Israeli …

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

Israel suspends aid to Gaza as first phase of truce ends
3 weeks ago

Israel suspends aid to Gaza as first phase of truce ends

Raw Story  

Israel said Sunday that it was suspending the entry of supplies into Gaza, with artillery fire and an air strike reported in the territory after it and Hamas hit an impasse over how to proceed with their fragile ceasefire. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided that, from this morning, all entry of goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip will be …

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