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Israel awaits Hamas response on US-backed ceasefire, Trump offers guarante
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a 60-day ceasefire and phased hostage release, with US President Trump promising support for a permanent peace deal. Israel awaits Hamas's formal response as Netanyahu prepares for talks in Washington. The conflict, sparked by Hamas's October 2023 attack,
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Netanyahu's trial testimony postponed amid US visit for high-level securit
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Netanyahu's trial testimonies were postponed due to his U.S. visit, where he will hold key diplomatic and security meetings. The Jerusalem court approved the delay after a closed-door meeting. Other defense witnesses will testify instead, according to The Jerusalem Post.
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"Operation Rising Lion will be remembered in history as one of Israel's mo
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Lieutenant General Zamir stated that Israel, during the operation, struck deep into Iran, setting back its military nuclear program, its ballistic missile capabilities, and eliminating those who led the effort to destroy Israel.
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"This escalation is wholly disproportionate": UK, France, Canada condemn I
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The United Kingdom, France, and Canada on Monday (local time) strongly opposed Israel's recent expansion of military operations in Gaza, condemning the intolerable level of human suffering in the region.
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Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners until assured of hostages'
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In a significant move, Israel has announced that it is delaying the release of Palestinians until it is given assurances that the next of Israeli hostages to be released are done without subjecting them to any humiliating ceremonies.
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Released hostages Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu back in Israel
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
According to a joint statement from the IDF and the Shin Bet the two released abductees (Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu) have crossed the border into Israeli territory with IDF and Shin Bet forces. Both returning citizens, accompanied by IDF and Shin Bet forces, recently crossed the border i
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"If Hamas doesn't return hostages...": Israeli PM Netanyahu warns to end c
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Following the announcement by Hamas that it will not uphold its agreement to release hostages, Netanyahu further said that if Hamas does not return the hostages by Saturday noon, the ceasefire will be called off, and Israel will resume intense military action aimed at the final defeat of
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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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US: Families of Israeli hostages stand in solidarity, appeal for release o
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The crowd gathered in large numbers to demand the release of the hostages.
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"Finally home": Israeli President Herzog welcomes freed hostages
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Sharing a post on X, Israel President Isaac Herzog wrote, "Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon and Keith Siegel are finally home. How we have worried, and awaited their return."
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Israel receives names of 4 female soldiers in Hamas captivity to be return
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Hamas said earlier that it intends to release Karina Ariev (20), Daniella Gilboa (20), Naama Levy (20) and Liri Albag (19).
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Israel confirms receiving 2nd hostage list from Hamas
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday confirmed receiving a list of hostages set to be released by Hamas tomorrow, provided by mediators, according to a report by Times of Israel.
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