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Trump says US in "deep talks" with Hamas, urges release of all hostages
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump said Washington is in "very deep" talks with Hamas and urged the group to release all hostages in Gaza, warning the situation would be "tough" and "nasty" if they are not freed. He added Hamas's requests were "some things that are fine."
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Israeli President presses Pope Leo XIV to help free Hamas hostages
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met Thursday with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, urging increased international efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
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"Hamas shows lack of desire to reach a ceasefire": US Special Envoy Steve
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US has recalled its Gaza ceasefire negotiating team from Doha, citing Hamas' lack of cooperation, CNN reported. Diplomatic efforts now appear uncertain, while the humanitarian crisis worsens amid restricted aid and rising starvation. The US continues to back the Gaza Humanitarian Foundat
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"We're going to defeat these monsters and get our hostages back": Netanyah
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Israeli PM Netanyahu said a hostage deal with Hamas could be reached soon, possibly leading to a 60-day ceasefire. He warned Israel would resume fighting if Hamas doesn't disarm, insisting any truce must meet Israel's conditions, as reported by The Times of Israel.
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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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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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"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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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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