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  Gaza ceasefire updates: Israel releases Palestinian prisoners as Hamas frees 3 Israeli hostages

  World | February 08, 2025 16:46 IST

  The three hostages, Eli Sharabi, 52; Ohad Ben Ami, 56; and Or Levy, 34, who were in Hamas' captivity, were handed over to the Red Cross on Saturday. This was the fifth swap of hostages for prisoners since the ceasefire began on January 19.

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  Hamas names three more Israeli hostages to be freed as ceasefire deal stays on track

  World | February 08, 2025 7:57 IST

  An Israeli official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive material, confirmed that the hostages scheduled for release are: Eli Sharabi, 52; Ohad Ben Ami, 56; and Or Levy, 34.

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  Israel-Hamas war may start all over again in March as Netanyahu faces mounting pressure: Here's why

  World | February 02, 2025 16:55 IST

  Netanyahu has been facing severe criticism in Israel soon after the Gaza ceasefire started to take effect. The announcement of the ceasefire comes with several far-right governing partners threatening to leave, while some of the top generals have already resigned from their posts.

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  Netanyahu to become first foreign leader to meet Trump at White House after he returned to office

  World | February 02, 2025 16:11 IST

  Netanyahu is under mounting pressure from far-right coalition partners to restart the war in Gaza. Notably, if mediators, including the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, fail to broker a deal, the war may return as early as March in the Middle East.

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  Gaza ceasefire update: Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees two hostages

  World | February 01, 2025 16:05 IST

  As part of the fourth round of hostage releases agreed upon in the Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel on Saturday began freeing Palestinian prisoners. This comes after Hamas released two hostages, Yarden Bibas and French-Israeli Ofer Kalderon.

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  Israel denies to allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza until Hamas releases another hostage

  World | January 25, 2025 17:08 IST

  Israel on Saturday denied to allow the return of Palestinian to northern Gaza as it seeks Hamas to release Arbel Yehoud, is freed. The development comes after Hamas released four Israeli soldiers after parading them in front of a huge crowd.

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  Hamas frees four Israeli soldiers held in Gaza, clears way for release of Palestinians

  World | January 25, 2025 15:55 IST

  Hamas on Saturday released four Israeli soldiers held in Gaza as part of the second swap of prisoners agreed upon between Israel and Hamas. The latest development clears way for Israel to release 200 Palestinians held in Israeli jails.

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  Hamas releases names of four Israeli hostages it plans to release on January 25

  World | January 24, 2025 22:06 IST

  Relatives of hostages still being held by militants in Gaza called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday to ensure all remaining captives are freed.

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  Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners after 3 hostages returned from Gaza City

  World | January 20, 2025 6:45 IST

  As long-awaited Gaza ceasefire takes force, 90 Palestinian security prisoners are freed in exchange for the three hostages released from Gaza.

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  Three Israeli hostages arrive in Israel as Gaza ceasefire passes first hurdle

  World | January 19, 2025 22:08 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in a statement said that the Israeli government embraces the three women hostages who were returned and the security forces will accompany them and their families.

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  US acknowledges President Trump's role in Israel-Hamas ceasefire

  News | January 17, 2025 11:29 IST

  The involvement of President-elect Trump's team is crucial in finalizing this deal due to the imminent administration change, emphasizing the role of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar as guarantors to push all parties towards successful negotiation.

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  Hamas willing for immediate ceasefire, accuses Israel of lacking serious proposal

  World | November 15, 2024 22:17 IST

  Hamas has expressed willingness for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza but accused Israel of not presenting a serious proposal. Hamas leader Basem Naim criticised Israeli actions and urged US intervention to end the violence, while defending the October 7 attack as a response to Israeli actions.

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  Israeli strike on tent camp in Gaza safe zone kills 19, not 40 as reported earlier: Health Ministry

  World | September 10, 2024 17:04 IST

  Israeli strikes tore a huge crater, set tents ablaze and buried Palestinian families alive under sand in a supposedly safe zone of southern Gaza before dawn on Tuesday. Earlier Gaza claimed at least 40 killed but later minimised the death toll in a revised announcement.

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  Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will agree to permanent Gaza ceasefire under THIS condition

  World | September 05, 2024 11:40 IST

  Netanyahu's stance on the Philadelphi corridor has threatened to derail ceasefire efforts in Gaza as Hamas and other negotiators have called for a full Israeli withdrawal. Israel claims Hamas smuggles weapons and supplies through the corridor located at Gaza's border with Egypt.

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  'I tried to save, but she was shot in her forehead': Gaza father breaks down as he buries daughter

  World | September 04, 2024 21:44 IST

  As funeral prayers were recited over his daughter’s body, her father, Osama Musleh, was overcome with grief. He recounted that the teenager had looked out the window in response to the sound of gunfire and was found with a gunshot wound to her forehead.

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  Hamas says Gaza ceasefire talks stalled, Israel vows military operation in Rafah

  World | May 06, 2024 0:04 IST

  While Hamas negotiators had arrived in Cairo on Saturday for intensified talks on a possible ceasefire in Gaza, the Israeli government abstained from the talks leading to failure of the initiative.

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  Turkey imposes trade restrictions on Israeli products till Gaza ceasefire, Israel responds

  World | April 09, 2024 18:19 IST

  Turkey has announced restrictions on 54 Israeli products including cement, steel and iron construction materials, till a ceasefire in Gaza is reached. In a tit-for-tat move, Israel responded by announcing curbs on products from Turkey, accusing it of supporting Hamas.

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  Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan says no exchange of prisoners before Gaza ceasefire

  News | March 07, 2024 15:34 IST

  An exchange of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages in Gaza can only happen after a ceasefire, senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan said on Tuesday, as ceasefire talks in Cairo between Hamas, Egypt, and Qatar continued with no sign of a breakthrough.

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  Israel-Hamas war, Day 48: Hostage release delayed till Friday as negotiations continue

  World | November 23, 2023 11:40 IST

  Israel-Hamas War Updates: As per the deal, Hamas is expected to release 50 hostages it abducted on October 7 in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. The hostage release was expected to take place on Thursday, but both parties need to sign onto a document for it to take place.

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  No shift in commitment to security of Israel: Joe Biden

  World | May 22, 2021 9:07 IST

  US President Joe Biden has said that there is no shift in the commitment of his administration towards the security of Israel but insisted a two-state solution that includes a state for Palestinians remains the only answer to that conflict.