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Thailand returns injured Cambodian troops before key border talks
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Thailand released two wounded Cambodian soldiers after recent deadly border clashes. Eighteen others remain in custody. Both nations blame each other as they prepare for ceasefire talks next week in Malaysia. Cambodia urged Thailand to act under international law and plans to nominate Donald
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Israel-Hamas truce talks continue in Qatar ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meet
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel and Hamas began the second day of indirect talks in Qatar on Monday, aimed at securing a ceasefire and captive deal in Gaza ahead of a key meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.
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Israel pounds Gaza city after forcing evacuation orders
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Israel launched 50 airstrikes across Gaza, killing at least 68 people, as talks on a ceasefire remain stalled. Egypt is pushing for a 60-day truce, but disagreements persist. Israel wants a temporary pause; Hamas demands a full end to the war, Al Jazeera reported.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Israeli hostage families, vows ful
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli hostage families in Washington, affirming full support for a comprehensive deal to free all captives held by Hamas.
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US-made weapons found in Jaffar Express hijack site, Washington Post claim
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The attack took place on March 11, when the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express -- carrying 440 passengers -- was ambushed. Several hostages were taken during the assault, prompting a two-day security operation to neutralize the threat and rescue the captives.
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Israeli troops sign petitions calling for end to Gaza war
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Israeli soldiers have signed a letter calling for an end to the war in Gaza and expediting negotiations for the return of native captives.
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UAE mediation efforts succeed with new exchange of 350 captives between Ru
Updated : 11 months, 4 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 included 175 Ukrainian captives and 175 Russian captives - 350 captives in total - bringing the overall number exchanged
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"Diplomacy has failed, Hamas will pay the price": Israel Envoy to India
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, stated that Israel has resumed military action against Hamas due to the group's refusal to release hostages and reject diplomatic proposals. He emphasized Israel's determination to retrieve all captives and eliminate Hamas's control over Gaza.
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Hamas reaches deal with Israel to release more than 600 Palestinians
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Hamas has announced that it has reached an agreement to resolve Israel's delay in releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners, who were initially scheduled to be freed last week, according to a report by Aljazeera. This follows Hamas honouring its part of the ceasefire agreement by releasing six Is
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Israel PM's office announces identity of three hostages set to be released
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Hamas informed Israel regarding the identity of three hostages slated to be released through Egyptian and Qatari mediators, having backed down from its threat on Thursday to delay the next release of captives.
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"Hamas must release all hostages now!": US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas as three Israeli captives were freed in a negotiated exchange. The hostages, visibly frail, were subjected to a staged propaganda event before being handed over to Israeli forces. In return, Isr
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Israeli lawmakers split on ceasefire deal, hostage release terms
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Knesset members were divided over an emerging ceasefire and hostage agreement with Hamas on Tuesday. Supporters insisted it was necessary to bring the captives home as soon as possible while critics said the deal threatened Israeli security.
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