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"UN unable to solve Gaza war, US freed captives from barbarians": Rubio at
Updated : 4 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday criticised the United Nations for failing to address pressing global conflicts, citing the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and praised American leadership for problem-solving, stating the US has played a key role in resolving issues, unlike the UN. Read More
No more hostages in Gaza, confirms Israel
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Meanwhile, Al Jazeera quoted Hamas as saying that in return for providing all necessary information to mediators and to Israel for the successful return of all the captives held in Gaza, Israel must keep up its end of the bargain.
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Ukraine seeks resumption of POW exchanges as Russia claims new village gai
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Ukraine hopes to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia to bring back 1,200 captives, as Russian forces claim new village gains and drone strikes damage Odesa energy sites. Ukraine reports over 1,217 Russian drone and missile attacks since November 9 amid ongoing winter power shortages. Read More
Israel closes Rafah crossing amid ceasefire violations; 38 killed in Gaza
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Israeli army has carried out 47 violations of the ceasefire agreement since it took effect in early October, resulting in 38 deaths and 143 injuries.
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Netanyahu tells nation his govt kept its promise to return all hostages
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement Friday to the Israeli public declaring, "Today we celebrate one of our great achievements in the War of Rebirth: the return of all our captives, both living and dead."
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Trump says Gaza deal "very close," may travel to Egypt this weekend
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Speaking at a White House event, Trump received a note from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which he read aloud.
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Japan warns Israel against hindering two-state solution
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Marking the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, Iwaya said it's essential to stop Israel's one-sided actions, achieve a sustainable ceasefire, an immediate release of all captives, and support humanitarian relief to Gaza.
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91 dead in Israeli strike on Gaza on single day; protests erupt in Tel Avi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Israeli strikes killed 91 Palestinians in Gaza in one day, including relatives of al-Shifa hospital director and people fleeing Gaza City, Al Jazeera reported. Thousands protested in Tel Aviv demanding a ceasefire and urging US President Donald Trump to press Israel for a deal to free remain
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Hamas ready to negotiate ceasefire terms after Trump's 'last warning': Rep
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Its statement came soon after US President Donald Trump said he had issued his "last warning" to Hamas to accept a deal to release captives in Gaza.
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UAE mediation efforts succeed with new exchange of 292 captives between Ru
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of mediation efforts in a new exchange of war captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, which involved 292 captives, 146 from each side, bringing the overall number exchanged through UAE-mediated efforts to 4,641.
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Hamas agrees to Red Cross aid for Israeli hostages amid Gaza starvation cr
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Hamas is open to the Red Cross delivering aid to Israeli captives in Gaza, following videos showing their poor condition. The UN warns one million women and girls in Gaza are starving amid limited aid access. Families urge a ceasefire and hostage release to save lives.
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Netanyahu pushes for hostage release through "decisive military victory" a
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Israeli PM Netanyahu is pushing for a military victory to free hostages in Gaza, saying Hamas isn't interested in a deal. Families of captives oppose expanding the war, warning it endangers hostages' lives, The Times of Israel reported. The Israeli cabinet remains divided on the next steps.
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