US, Arab mediators make some progress in Gaza peace talks, no deal yet
5 days, 20 hours ago

US, Arab mediators make some progress in Gaza peace talks, no deal yet

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US and Arab mediators have made some headway in their efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, but not enough to seal a deal, according to a report, citing Palestinian sources close to the negotiations Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, on Thursday. Reuters US and Arab mediators have made some headway in their efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, but not enough to seal a deal, according to a Reuters report, citing Palestinian sources close to the negotiations. Severe humanitarian crisis On Thursday, the death toll from Israel’s military strikes included eight Palestinians killed in a house in Jabalia, the largest of Gaza’s eight historic refugee camps. Israel launched its assault on Gaza after Hamas fighters stormed southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and capturing more than 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.

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Israeli soldiers are risking jail by refusing to fight in Gaza
3 hours, 2 minutes ago

Israeli soldiers are risking jail by refusing to fight in Gaza

The Independent  

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Hamas has replaced all terrorists killed by Israel in Gaza with new recruits, says Blinken
3 hours, 28 minutes ago

Hamas has replaced all terrorists killed by Israel in Gaza with new recruits, says Blinken

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Highlighting the reality that the defeat of Hamas cannot be achieved simply by winning on the battlefield and instead requires a political solution, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Hamas has replaced nearly all terrorists killed by Israel in the Gaza Strip with new recruits US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Hamas has replaced …

Israel-Hamas truce talks: Ceasefire in Gaza is coming, hostages too, but...
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5 hours, 17 minutes ago

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

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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
8 hours 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
8 hours, 18 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, …

Watch: Blinken presents post-war plan for Gaza at Atlantic Council
22 hours, 51 minutes ago

Watch: Blinken presents post-war plan for Gaza at Atlantic Council

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
23 hours, 16 minutes 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 …

Gaza truce deal in sight as Hamas accepts draft agreement on ceasefire and hostage release: Report
1 day, 2 hours ago

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

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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, 8 hours ago

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

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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 …

Hamas likely to release 33 hostages in first phase of ceasefire deal
1 day, 11 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 …

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 18 as hopes rise for ceasefire and hostage release
1 day, 13 hours ago

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 18 as hopes rise for ceasefire and hostage release

New Indian Express  

DEIR AL-BALAH: Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 18 people overnight, including six women and four children, health officials said Tuesday, as Israel and Hamas appeared to be narrowing in on a ceasefire deal to end the 15-month war and release dozens of hostages. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels meanwhile fired a missile at central Israel, setting off …

‘Breakthrough’ in Israel-Hamas truce talks, Qatar submits final draft on ceasefire, hostage release
1 day, 23 hours ago

‘Breakthrough’ in Israel-Hamas truce talks, Qatar submits final draft on ceasefire, hostage release

Firstpost  

Mediators on Monday presented Israel and Hamas with a final draft of a deal aimed at ending the war in Gaza, after a midnight “breakthrough” in negotiations attended by envoys from both Joe Biden and Donald Trump, according to a report Buildings lie in ruin in Gaza, as the Ashkelon power plant is pictured in the background, amid the ongoing …

Israel puts Gaza ceasefire ball in Hamas's court, submits final draft of hostage deal
2 days, 3 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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2 days, 13 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, …

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
2 days, 13 hours ago

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

New Indian Express  

CAIRO: US 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. The person said that mediators from the Gulf country of Qatar had put renewed pressure on Hamas to accept the agreement, …

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging deal, Israeli official says
2 days, 13 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
2 days, 19 hours ago

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

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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, 3 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 …

Israeli military IDs hostage killed in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
5 days, 2 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
5 days, 13 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 …

Middle East latest: Death toll in Gaza passes 46,000; Lebanese parliament elects new president
6 days ago

Middle East latest: Death toll in Gaza passes 46,000; Lebanese parliament elects new president

Associated Press  

Gaza’s Health Ministry said Thursday that more than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict. The vote came weeks after a tenuous ceasefire agreement halted a 14-month conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and at a time when Lebanon’s leaders are seeking international assistance for reconstruction. …

Over 46,000 Palestinians Have Been Killed In The Israel-Hamas War, Officials Say
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Over 46,000 Palestinians Have Been Killed In The Israel-Hamas War, Officials Say

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LOADING ERROR LOADING DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Thursday, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict. The war has flattened large areas of Gaza and displaced around 90% of its 2.3 million people, with many forced to flee multiple times. On Thursday, dozens …

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from war surpassed 46,000
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6 days, 2 hours ago

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from war surpassed 46,000

The Hindu  

More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Thursday, as the conflict raged into a 16th month with no end in sight. Israel has also repeatedly struck what it claims are militants hiding in shelters and hospitals, often killing women and children. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel on October …

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the war has surpassed 46,000
6 days, 3 hours ago

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the war has surpassed 46,000

Associated Press  

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — The Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has climbed above 46,000. Israel has also repeatedly struck what it says are militants hiding in shelters and hospitals, often killing women and children. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, …

Pope calls situation in Gaza ‘shameful’ as he ramps up criticism of Israel
6 days, 3 hours ago

Pope calls situation in Gaza ‘shameful’ as he ramps up criticism of Israel

The Independent  

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Gaza rescuers say children among 12 killed in Israeli strikes
6 days, 5 hours ago

Gaza rescuers say children among 12 killed in Israeli strikes

The Hindu  

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces pounded the Palestinian territory on Thursday, killing at least 12 people including three girls, 15 months into the war. The latest strikes came as Qatar, Egypt, and the United States mediate negotiations in Doha between Israel and Hamas militants for a deal to end the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of …

Israeli hostage's body found in tunnel in Gaza's Rafah, says army
6 days, 11 hours 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 …

More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials say
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6 days, 13 hours ago

More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials say

LA Times  

Members of the Bedouin community, part of Israel’s Palestinian minority who have Israeli citizenship, attend the funeral of Yosef Al Zaydani in Rahat, southern Israel, Thursday, after the Israeli military said his body was recovered in an underground tunnel in southern Gaza Strip. More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Thursday, with …

Israel-Hamas War update: Over 46,000 Palestinians killed in 15 months of brutal conflict
6 days, 13 hours ago

Israel-Hamas War update: Over 46,000 Palestinians killed in 15 months of brutal conflict

India TV News  

Gaza: More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Thursday, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict. The war has flattened large areas of Gaza and displaced around 90% of its 2.3 million people, with many forced to flee multiple times. On Thursday, dozens of people took part in funeral …

Opinion: Ceasefire in Gaza - Hamas needs to make intelligent choices
6 days, 13 hours 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
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6 days, 13 hours 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 …

Israeli strikes kill at least 22 people in Gaza as US steps up ceasefire push
6 days, 22 hours ago

Israeli strikes kill at least 22 people in Gaza as US steps up ceasefire push

The Independent  

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Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 5 in Gaza, including 2 babies, Palestinians say
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1 week ago

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 5 in Gaza, including 2 babies, Palestinians say

Associated Press  

Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip, including two infants and a woman, Palestinian medics said Wednesday. In Gaza City, an airstrike hit a home in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, killing a 3-week-old baby, according to the Health Ministry’s emergency service. Here’s the latest: US military carries out airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels DUBAI, United Arab …

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. …

‘Massacres’: Women, children killed as Israel bombs Gaza’s ‘safe zone’
1 week ago

‘Massacres’: Women, children killed as Israel bombs Gaza’s ‘safe zone’

Al Jazeera  

Many women and young children have been reported killed in Israel’s latest attacks on Gaza, with nearly 50 people killed and dozens wounded in a single day as the overall death toll in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory pushes towards 46,000. The dead included at least five children killed by Israeli strikes on tents sheltering displaced people in al-Mawasi – a …

Israel kills at least five Palestinians including two infants in latest attack on Gaza
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1 week ago

Israel kills at least five Palestinians including two infants in latest attack on Gaza

New Indian Express  

Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday have killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip, including two infants and a woman. The airstrike came hours after Israel's attacks on southern Gaza killed at least 17 Palestinians, nearly all of them women or children. Five kids were killed as they sheltered together in the same tent, said Ahmed al-Farra, director of the …

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

Gaza aid effort at ‘breaking point’, warns UN
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1 week, 1 day ago

Gaza aid effort at ‘breaking point’, warns UN

Al Jazeera  

OCHA chief says attacks by both Israeli troops and Palestinian groups stifling bid to save lives in war-torn enclave. Aid efforts in Gaza are facing mounting obstacles as Israeli forces continue attacks on relief workers amid a breakdown of law and order in the war-torn enclave, the UN humanitarian agency’s chief said in a statement late on Monday. Tom Fletcher, …

Middle East latest: 3 Israelis fatally shot in West Bank attack on a bus
1 week, 1 day ago

Middle East latest: 3 Israelis fatally shot in West Bank attack on a bus

Associated Press  

Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank on Monday, killing two 70-year-old women and a 35-year-old policeman, Israel’s military said. ___ Here’s the latest: Militants in Gaza fire 3 rockets into Israel, no casualties JERUSALEM - Militants in Gaza fired three projectiles into Israel on Monday, one of which was intercepted, the Israeli military …

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
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1 week, 2 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 …

Israeli attacks target Palestinians across Gaza amid ceasefire talks
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1 week, 2 days ago

Israeli attacks target Palestinians across Gaza amid ceasefire talks

Al Jazeera  

World Food Programme condemns Israeli forces for firing at one of its convoys in Gaza in ‘unacceptable’ incident. Recent Israeli attacks have killed and injured dozens of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip amid ongoing talks to reach a truce deal in the besieged territory. The Gaza Government Media Office said on Monday that eight displaced Palestinians have died due to …

Hamas says it’s ready to free 34 captives under ceasefire deal, reports say
1 week, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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. …

Israel Helps Former Soldier Leave Brazil Over Investigation Into Alleged War Crimes In Gaza
1 week, 2 days ago

Israel Helps Former Soldier Leave Brazil Over Investigation Into Alleged War Crimes In Gaza

Huff Post  

Women react at the funeral of Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on January 5, 2025. NurPhoto via Getty Images JERUSALEM — Israel has helped a former soldier leave Brazil after legal action was initiated against him by a group accusing Israelis of war crimes in the …

Israeli strikes kill 14 people in Gaza, mediators strive for a truce deal
1 week, 3 days ago

Israeli strikes kill 14 people in Gaza, mediators strive for a truce deal

The Hindu  

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 14 Palestinians in three separate attacks in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, taking the weekend death toll to 102, Palestinian medics said, as U.S. and Arab mediators stepped up efforts to conclude a ceasefire deal. Health officials said an Israeli airstrike killed five people in a house in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, while …

Israeli military claims 100 ‘terror targets’ struck in Gaza in two days
1 week, 3 days ago

Israeli military claims 100 ‘terror targets’ struck in Gaza in two days

Hindustan Times  

The Israeli military said Sunday that it had struck more than 100 "terror targets" in the Gaza Strip over the past two days, while rescuers in the Palestinian territory reported dozens of people killed in Israeli strikes. "The IAF struck over 100 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, and eliminated dozens of Hamas terrorists" in the past two days, a …

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