Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Key Terms and Tensions
8 hours, 33 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, Israel will retain control of the Philadelphi Corridor, the strip of territory along Gaza’s border with Egypt, including the Rafah Crossing. Israel has said it will not agree to a complete withdrawal until Hamas’ military and political capabilities are eliminated and it cannot rearm — ensuring Hamas no longer runs Gaza.

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Israel-Hamas truce talks: Ceasefire in Gaza is coming, hostages too, but...
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5 hours, 32 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 …

Israel Gaza ceasefire live: Hamas truce ‘could come at any time’ as Netanyahu minister tries to kill deal
5 hours, 34 minutes ago

Israel Gaza ceasefire live: Hamas truce ‘could come at any time’ as Netanyahu minister tries to kill deal

The Independent  

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As Gaza nears truce, Israel sees street protests for and against ceasefire deal with Hamas
8 hours, 16 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 …

Breakthrough in Gaza: Draft ceasefire deal accepted by Hamas - Report
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21 hours ago

Breakthrough in Gaza: Draft ceasefire deal accepted by Hamas - Report

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 negotiations, referring to a military presence, and would not leave the Gaza Strip until all hostages are home. The deal would allow Israel throughout …

Gaza-Israel ceasefire deal: From prisoner exchange to troop withdrawal – What is the 3 phase plan? Explained in 10 pts
21 hours, 7 minutes ago

Gaza-Israel ceasefire deal: From prisoner exchange to troop withdrawal – What is the 3 phase plan? Explained in 10 pts

Live Mint  

Israel-Hamas War: A ceasefire in the Israel and Hamas war in Gaza is at its “closest point” yet, Qatar confirmed on Tuesday, a statement that was later echoed by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. “It’s right on the brink,” the US secretary of state said during a press conference, adding “It’s closer than it’s ever been before.” Hamas has …

Israel-Gaza war to end soon? Hamas accepts ceasefire deal draft, hostage release in sight after 465 days of conflict
23 hours, 31 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

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 …

Israel, Hamas inch closer to Gaza ceasefire deal after ‘breakthrough’ in Doha
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1 day, 7 hours ago

Israel, Hamas inch closer to Gaza ceasefire deal after ‘breakthrough’ in Doha

Live Mint  

Israel and Hamas appear to be inching closer to a phased ceasefire deal, the Associated Press quoted officials as saying on Monday. would free the hostages, halt the fighting, provide security to Israel and allow us to significantly surge humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians who suffered terribly in this war that Hamas started," Biden said in a speech on Monday …

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

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, 9 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
1 day, 12 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 …

‘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 …

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage release, officials say
2 days, 1 hour 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, 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, 14 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, 14 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, …

Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Hamas ‘very close to an agreement’ while key sticking points remain, official says
2 days, 14 hours ago

Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Hamas ‘very close to an agreement’ while key sticking points remain, official says

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — Hamas is “very close to an agreement” with Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, according to an official from the militant group, as the Israeli government and American officials also announced progress in the negotiations. There is a deal on the table that Hamas should accept.” Israeli Foreign Minister …

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging deal, Israeli official says
2 days, 14 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. …

Gaza ceasefire 'closer than ever' as Qatar's Emir meets Hamas and US envoys to push for deal
2 days, 14 hours ago

Gaza ceasefire 'closer than ever' as Qatar's Emir meets Hamas and US envoys to push for deal

New Indian Express  

but could still fall apart' Since early January, indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States have resumed in Doha to strike a ceasefire deal that would facilitate the release of dozens of hostages still held in Gaza. A US official briefed on the negotiations said all sides are “closer than we’ve ever been, but it could still …

Gaza war: Israeli PM approves sending Mossad director to Qatar for ceasefire talks with Hamas
3 days, 19 hours ago

Gaza war: Israeli PM approves sending Mossad director to Qatar for ceasefire talks with Hamas

Live Mint  

In a sign of progress in ceasefire talks on the war in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved sending David Barnea, director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency, to Qatar for negotiations. However, it is not clear when Barnea would travel to Qatar’s capital Doha for the ceasefire talks between Israel and the Hamas. Head of Israel’s Shin …

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  

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 An Israeli hostage has been …

Israeli army finds hostage's body in Gaza tunnel, possibly next to son's remains
5 days, 14 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 …

US, Arab mediators make some progress in Gaza peace talks, no deal yet
5 days, 21 hours ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Opinion: Ceasefire in Gaza - Hamas needs to make intelligent choices
6 days, 14 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, 14 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 …

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. …

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  

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 has approved the release …

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. …

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, …

70 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as new ceasefire talks begin
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1 week, 3 days ago

70 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as new ceasefire talks begin

India Today  

Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 70 people over the last day, Palestinian medics said on Saturday, as mediators launched a new ceasefire push to end the 15-month-old war. Another strike on a house in Gaza City killed five people later on Saturday, the Palestinian Civil Emergency Service said, adding that at least 10 others …

70 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as new ceasefire talks begin
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1 week, 3 days ago

70 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as new ceasefire talks begin

India Today  

Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 70 people over the last day, Palestinian medics said on Saturday, as mediators launched a new ceasefire push to end the 15-month-old war. Another strike on a house in Gaza City killed five people later on Saturday, the Palestinian Civil Emergency Service said, adding that at least 10 others …

Israeli strikes kill atleast 70 in Gaza Strip amid fresh ceasefire talks
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1 week, 3 days ago

Israeli strikes kill atleast 70 in Gaza Strip amid fresh ceasefire talks

Hindustan Times  

Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 70 people over the last day, Palestinian medics said on Saturday, as mediators launched a new ceasefire push to end the 15-month-old war. People and first responders inspect the rubble of a collapsed residential building that was hit by Israeli bombardment in the Saraya area in al-Rimal in central …

Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza as ceasefire talks resume in Qatar
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1 week, 5 days ago

Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza as ceasefire talks resume in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Israeli attacks kill dozens of people across Gaza as indirect Hamas-Israel truce talks resume in Qatar. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in multiple Israeli attacks on Gaza, hospital staff said, as high-level negotiators prepare to resume stalled ceasefire talks. Meanwhile, Israel pressed on with a renewed military offensive in the north of Gaza, with Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum …

Israel-Gaza war: 10 heartwrenching images depicting ‘suffering and horror’ of Palestinians
1 week, 6 days ago

Israel-Gaza war: 10 heartwrenching images depicting ‘suffering and horror’ of Palestinians

Live Mint  

Military vehicles operate on a road towards the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from southern Israel, January 1, 2025. EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / -- AFP PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2024 -- A mother bids farewell to the body of her child who was killed in the aftermath of overnight Israeli bombardment in …

Israel and Hamas blame each other for delays in ceasefire talks as deal inches closer
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel and Hamas blame each other for delays in ceasefire talks as deal inches closer

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. It emerged last week that a ceasefire deal which …

Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal

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 Israel and Hamas accused each …

Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Israel and Hamas appear closer than they have been in months to agreeing to a ceasefire that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of people held hostage there. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Although Israel and Hamas have expressed optimism that a deal is …

Gaza ceasefire deal in final stages?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Gaza ceasefire deal in final stages?

New Indian Express  

Even as Israeli forces continued to pound Gaza, killing dozens of Palestinians in the besieged north, London-based news outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is in the final stages. France 24 on Tuesday carried a story by news agencies AFP and Reuters which cited a statement issued by Hamas as saying that talks in …

Gaza ceasefire believed to be close as expectations grow over deal
4 weeks ago

Gaza ceasefire believed to be close as expectations grow over deal

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. Two Egyptian security sources told Reuters that a meeting …

Israel plans an extended occupation of Syrian buffer zone
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4 weeks ago

Israel plans an extended occupation of Syrian buffer zone

Deccan Chronicle  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli troops will occupy a buffer zone inside Syria for the foreseeable future. Israel’s recent capture of the buffer zone has sparked condemnation, with critics accusing Israel of violating the 1974 ceasefire and possibly exploiting the chaos in Syria for a land grab.Netanyahu entered the buffer zone on Tuesday, making him the first sitting …

Gaza ceasefire talks heat up again amid deadly Israeli attacks
4 weeks ago

Gaza ceasefire talks heat up again amid deadly Israeli attacks

Al Jazeera  

Israel has said it will maintain military control over Gaza just like in the occupied West Bank even if there is a deal. Israel, Hamas and international stakeholders are engaged in what are seen as the most serious talks in months over a potential ceasefire deal in the besieged Gaza Strip, where dozens of Palestinians continue to be killed by …

Both sides of Israel-Hamas peace talks express optimism for potential truce
4 weeks ago

Both sides of Israel-Hamas peace talks express optimism for potential truce

ABC  

Negotiations between the Israeli government and Palestinian militant group Hamas are moving closer to a deal that could establish a truce in war-ravaged Gaza, according to statements from both sides. A day earlier, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said negotiators had "not been this close to an agreement" since late last year. News organisations Reuters and AFP also cited unnamed …

Israel-Hamas hostage release deal 'is expected to be signed within days': Both sides agree ceasefire talks are 'closer than ever' and 'in decisive final phase'
4 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas hostage release deal 'is expected to be signed within days': Both sides agree ceasefire talks are 'closer than ever' and 'in decisive final phase'

Daily Mail  

An Israel hostage deal could be signed within days as the ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel have reportedly reached the 'final phase'. Katz reportedly told members of the Israeli parliament's foreign affairs committee: 'We have not been this close to an agreement on the hostages since the previous deal.' According to his spokesman, Katz had told members of the …

Gaza peace deal in ‘decisive and final phase’, Israeli minister says it’s ‘closer than ever’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Gaza peace deal in ‘decisive and final phase’, Israeli minister says it’s ‘closer than ever’

Firstpost  

After months of impasse, there are fresh indications that Israel and Hamas may be nearing a ceasefire agreement for Gaza and a deal on hostage releases by the end of the year, according to a report Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and call for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant …

Israel ‘closest ever’ to making a deal for release of hostages in Gaza? What defence minister said
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Israel ‘closest ever’ to making a deal for release of hostages in Gaza? What defence minister said

Hindustan Times  

Israel's defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israeli negotiators have “never been closer” to a deal for the release of hostages in Gaza since the November 2023 truce in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, news agency AFP has reported. This handout picture released by the Government Press Office shows Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence …

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