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Gaza peace deal: Hamas hands over remains of four more hostages as Israel threatens to slash aid
World | October 15, 2025 7:22 ISTMeanwhile, US President Donald Trump expressed frustration on social media over delays in the return of dead hostages. However, he did not mention Israel’s decision to halve the flow of aid into the territory.
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How Israel-Palestine exchange ratios have shifted over time: From 1,027:1 in 2006 to 100:1 in 2025
World | October 13, 2025 16:36 ISTThe prisoner-to-hostage return was a key part of the Israel-Hamas war ceasefire now being marked by a visit to Israel and Egypt by US President Donald Trump.
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Gaza ceasefire: All 20 hostages freed by Hamas; Trump reaches Jerusalem | 10 points
World | October 13, 2025 14:58 ISTThe war began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, killing around 1,200 civilians and taking 251 hostages.
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Gaza ceasefire: Hamas releases seven hostages as Trump lands in Israel | WATCH
World | October 13, 2025 13:32 ISTThe long-awaited exchange between Israel and Hamas has begun, marking a major step in the US-brokered peace plan after two years of war. The first visuals of released hostages have surfaced online.
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Trump says 'Gaza war is over', reiterates tariffs prevented India-Pakistan conflict
World | October 13, 2025 9:32 ISTSpeaking about the Gaza peace plan and his upcoming visit to Israel, Trump said he intended to make all parties happy. He also announced plans to visit Egypt and meet with several regional leaders to discuss the Middle East situation.
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Palestinian President Abbas seeks to disarm Hamas at UNGA, condemns October 7 attack on Israel
World | September 25, 2025 20:14 ISTAbbas made it clear that Hamas would not be part of Gaza’s future governance. He said Hamas will have no role in governing Gaza and the militant group must hand over its weapons.
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Hamas releases 'farewell' image of Israeli hostages as Gaza assault intensifies
World | September 21, 2025 8:58 ISTIsraeli authorities estimate that roughly 20 hostages are still alive in Gaza, though U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated the actual number could be lower. Both Israel and the U.S. have pledged to recover the captives and eliminate Hamas.
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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to deaths of four hostages, says 'my heart is torn'
World | February 20, 2025 6:45 ISTThe warring sides - Israel and Hamas - have yet to negotiate the second and more difficult phase, in which Hamas would release dozens more hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal.
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Trump warns Israel-Hamas ceasefire should end if all hostages are not released by Feb 15
World | February 11, 2025 9:36 ISTDonald Trump warned that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire should be canceled if Hamas fails to release all hostages by February 15, raising concerns over the situation in Gaza.
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Hamas to free 3 Israelis, 5 Thais in next hostage release amid ceasefire: Israeli official
World | January 29, 2025 23:29 ISTThe release is part of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that has paused the war in Gaza in exchange for freedom for dozens of hostages held in the Palestinian territory and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
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Netanyahu clears way for Israeli approval of agreement with Hamas: Deal to release hostages reached
World | January 17, 2025 13:49 ISTBenjamin Netanyahu has cleared Israel's approval of the deal reached with Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages. Earlier, his office said that the deal was facing last minute hiccups and accused Hamas of a last-minute dispute.
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Israel- Hamas War: Israeli President asks released hostages for "Forgiveness" during Hanukkah
News | January 02, 2025 18:49 ISTIsrael-Hamas War: During a Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony on its final day, Israeli President Isaac Herzog asked released hostages for "forgiveness." The event took place at Kibbutz Hatzerim, which serves as a temporary refuge for residents of Kibbutz Beeri.
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Who are the six Israeli hostages found dead in Gaza?
World | September 02, 2024 17:57 ISTIsrael said that it had recovered the bodies of six hostages captured during Hamas' October 7 attack that ignited the Gaza war, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose parents had led a high-profile campaign for the captives' release.
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Israel on edge after massive protest breaks out near Netanyahu's office, Tel Aviv airport shuts down
World | September 02, 2024 13:02 ISTMassive protests swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of the country's leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives.
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Israel-Hamas war: Six bodies of hostages, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin recovered
World | September 01, 2024 12:29 ISTSome 250 hostages were taken by Hamas militants on October 7, 2023. Before the military's announcement of the latest discovery of bodies, Israel said it believed 108 hostages were still held in Gaza and about one-third of them were dead.
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Pakistan: Death toll rises to 12 in deadliest bandit attack on police in Punjab
World | August 23, 2024 13:52 ISTThe outlaws, who ambushed the police vehicles, also took several officers hostage. The police spokesperson reported that the attackers managed to flee after the assault, leaving some officers critically injured.
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Israel recovers bodies of six hostages from Gaza's Khan Younis as US tries to advance ceasefire deal
World | August 20, 2024 16:03 ISTThe hostages were identified as Yagev Buchshtab, Alexander Dancyg, Abraham Munder, Yoram Metzger, Nadav Popplewell and Chaim Peri. The recovery of their bodies came as the United States is trying to broker a ceasefire deal with Secretary of State Blinken currently in Egypt.
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Israeli Defence Forces rescue four hostages from Hamas captivity
World | June 08, 2024 23:44 ISTIDF conducted a successful operation and rescued four hostages. The high-risk complex mission based on precise intelligence conducted in daylight in two different buildings deep inside Gaza brought an end to 246 days of captivity for the hostages.
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Four more hostages, who were alive in last video posted by militant group, die in Hamas captivity
World | June 04, 2024 0:04 ISTFour more hostages, who were held by Hamas, have died in the captivity. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, a spokesperson for the Israeli military has confirmed the deaths.
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Israeli far-right minister threatens to topple Netanyahu's govt if he accepts 'foolhardy' peace deal
World | June 02, 2024 11:43 ISTCalling it a "reckless deal", the hardline Israeli minister said that agreeing to such conditions would amount to a defeat and the priority was the destruction of Hamas. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also made similar claims, demanding a new security reality in Gaza.
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