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  Hamas reveals names of 3 hostages to be released later today, clears way for Gaza truce

  World | January 19, 2025 14:40 IST

  As Hamas shares the names of three hostages to be released later today, it has potentially cleared the way for truce in Gaza. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had asked for the names of the hostages to begin the ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

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  Netanyahu rejects Hamas conditions for ceasefire, refuses to release 'thousands of terrorists'

  World | January 31, 2024 7:51 IST

  Netanyahu said the military will not withdraw from Gaza until Israel achieves "complete victory" over Hamas and ensure the safe return of the hostages being held by the militant group. This comes after US officials saw progress in negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire.

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  Israel proposes two-month pause in Gaza for release of hostages after rejecting Hamas deal

  World | January 23, 2024 10:00 IST

  Netanyahu rejected Hamas' proposal to end the war which would include Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza and leaving Hamas in power. Netanyahu's popularity continues to decline as he faces pressure from families of hostages amid differences with the US over Palestinian statehood.

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  Israel PM Netanyahu orders Mossad to target Hamas chiefs abroad ahead of hostage release

  World | November 23, 2023 14:11 IST

  Netanyahu has warned to completely eliminate Hamas, with most of its leadership living in countries like Qatar, Lebanon and Iran. The Israeli spy agency Mossad has been involved in several high-profile operations and accused in a series of assassinations overseas.

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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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  Negotiations for hostages 'stalled' after Hamas demands Israel to allow fuel shipments in Gaza

  World | October 30, 2023 19:22 IST

  At least 239 people, including children, have been captured and held hostage by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Hamas' demand for fuel comes as Palestinians face a humanitarian crisis with relentless bombardment and diminishing essential supplies.

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  Odisha Policeman Killing Casts Shadow Over Italian Hostage Talks

  India | March 23, 2012 14:07 IST

  Bhubaneswar, Mar 23: Gunning down of a police official by Maoists in Malkangiri district has cast a shadow over talks to end the nine-day-old Italian hostage crisis with a senior official saying the killing has