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- Middle East
Who are the hostages freed by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?
The bodies of four Israelis taken captive by Hamas, including those said to be the last female and child hostages in Gaza, were released Thursday, bringing to 28 the number of captives…
- Middle East
Three Israeli hostages, 369 Palestinian prisoners to be released Saturday
Gaza: Israel confirmed Friday that it has received a list of three hostages set to be released on Saturday from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office…
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Relatives of Israeli hostages terrified as Gaza ceasefire teeters
Tel Aviv: After 16 months of excruciating uncertainty, Idit Ohel finally received word this week that her 24-year-old son, a hostage in Gaza, is still alive. She said she fainted upon hearing…
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Netanyahu threatens to resume fighting in Gaza if hostages aren’t released Saturday
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to resume fighting in the Gaza Strip unless its hostages in Gaza are released. The ceasefire has been called into question as Hamas…
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Tears of joy as five Thai hostages return home after a year in Hamas captivity
Bangkok: Thailand witnessed an emotional homecoming as five nationals, held captive by Hamas for more than a year, finally reunited with their families at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sunday, local media reported. The…
- Middle East
Hamas must release all hostages now: US Secretary of State
Washington: Reiterating US President Donald Trump’s firm stance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the immediate release of all Israeli hostages taken by Hamas, following the return of three captives.…
- World
Trump, Netanyahu meeting focuses on hostages, Saudi relations, Iran threats
Washington: President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Tuesday as the Israeli prime minister faces competing pressure from his right-wing coalition to end a temporary truce against Hamas militants…
- Middle East
Israeli hostages freed from Gaza rarely saw sunlight, families say
The families of hostages freed from Gaza over the weekend, the latest release in the ceasefire deal, described difficult conditions — including rarely seeing the sun — during their captivity. The six-week…
- Middle East
Watch: Two Israeli hostages released after 484 days by Hamas
Gaza Strip: Israel on Saturday announced the release of two hostages — Ofer Calderon and Yardan Bibas — by Hamas in the Gaza Strip after 484 days of abduction. 54-year-old Israeli-French citizen…
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Israel receives list of three hostages to be freed from Gaza
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said Friday that Israel has received the list of three Israeli civilian hostages Hamas will release on Saturday. The list includes Israeli-French citizen Ofer Calderon, 54, Israeli-American…
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Israel PM Netanyahu welcomes home released hostages
Jerusalem: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a statement welcoming home the three Israelis who were released on Thursday from captivity in Gaza — Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses.…
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Hamas to release three Israeli, five Thai hostages
Jerusalem: Israel has received a list of hostages expected to be released from Hamas captivity in Gaza on Thursday, including three Israeli and five Thai nationals, Israeli sources said. The list was…
- Middle East
Who are Israelis released or recovered on first day of ceasefire?
Three hostages held by Hamas are expected to be released Sunday after 471 days in captivity as part of a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group. A gradual release of…
- Middle East
Hamas set to free 33 hostages in first phase of Gaza truce deal
The next hours could bring a major breakthrough in the negotiation on ceasefires between Israel and Hamas that could put an end to the more than year-long conflict in Gaza. Qatar submitted…
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33 Israeli hostages killed due to Israeli operations in Gaza: Hamas
Hamas has announced that 33 Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip have been killed, with some others still missing, due to Israeli military operations. A video posted on Monday by Hamas…
