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The fate of two hostages, Bipin Joshi and Tamir Nimrodi, remains uncertain after their names were not included on the list of 20 living captives published by Hamas for release on Monday under the latest Gaza peace deal.Neither Hamas nor Israel has confirmed whether the two are alive or dead, reported ABC news.On Monday, the…
One of the hostage Alon Ohel’s family celebrates the coming of their son (Image/X) Seven hostages held by Hamas for over two years have returned safely to Israel, reuniting with their families in emotional scenes of joy and relief. The hostages Eitan Mor, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman, Matan Angrest, Omri Miran, Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon…
Israel would not take part in the formal signing of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal which is set to take place in Egypt on Monday, AFP reported quoting spokeswoman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This comes a day after Hamas refuted to attend the same, calling parts of Donald Trump‘s truce proposal “absurd”. Meanwhile,…
When Israel bombed Doha in early September, it nearly collapsed the Gaza peace process. The Qataris, who were serving as the main mediators between Israel and Hamas, threatened to withdraw from negotiations, a senior White House official told Politico. However, the moment proved to be a flashpoint. A quick intervention by US president Donald Trump,…
Relatives and families of hostages rejoice announcement of Gaza truce (AP) A senior Hamas official has confirmed that the release of 48 hostages, mostly Israelis, held in Gaza is scheduled to begin on Monday morning, under the terms of a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.“According to the signed agreement, the prisoner exchange is…
Hamas will not take part in the formal signing of the Gaza peace deal with Israel in Egypt, news agency AFP reported quoting an official of the militant group.“The matter of the official signing — we will not be involved,” political bureau member Hossam Badran told AFP in an interviewHe added that Hamas “acted principally…
Israel’s president Benjamin Netanyahu (AP file photo) Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said that his country will “expand the circle of peace”, as the ceasefire with Hamas began at noon, Israel’s army said.On the question of the withdrawal of the army from Gaza, the prime minister said that the forces will remain in…
Hamas on Thursday announced that it has reached a hostage-ceasefire agreement with Israel during indirect talks in Egypt, saying the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners would take place within 72 hours of the deal’s implementation.The group confirmed that, as part of the first phase of a deal to end the war in Gaza, it…
Fighting continued in parts of Gaza even as US President Donald Trump has ordered Israel to stop bombing the Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. The IDF reported several airstrikes carried out in response to planned Hamas attacks, a day after halting its ground operation in Gaza City.The pause came amid US President Donald…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Hamas that it will face “complete obliteration” if it refuses to give up power and control of Gaza.While talking to news outlet CNN, Trump said that he expects to soon know whether Hamas is committed to peace.When asked if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on board with…
