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Paris truce talks come to "understanding" on potential Hamas hostage deal;
Updated : 2 years ago IST
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan highlighted that the negotiators have come to an "understanding" on the basic contours of a hostage deal to release hostages held by the Hamas terror group in exchange for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, as reported by CNN.
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No breakthrough in Israeli hostage talks with Hamas
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Israeli delegation returned from Cairo after the talks on the hostage deal ended without any breakthrough on Tuesday, the Times of Israel reported, citing an official from the Israel PM Office.
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Israeli Defence Minister: Deepening Gaza operations makes hostage deal mor
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
"The more we deepen our operations, the closer we get to a realistic deal in order to return the hostages," Gallant said. He was speaking at a display of items seized from Hamas by the Intelligence Directorate's intelligence collection and technical spoils unit.
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"We are on way to complete victory": Israel's PM Netanyahu dismisses Hamas
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In a blow to diplomatic attempts to cessation of Israel-Gaza conflict, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Hamas' plans for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, calling them "delusional."
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Israel's National Security Minister threatens to topple govt over emerging
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Israel's National Security Minister, Otzma Yehudit Party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir, threatened on Tuesday to bring down the government if it reaches a "reckless" hostage deal with Hamas.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir threatens to topple Israeli government over emerging hosta
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In a bid to address a wartime manpower shortage in Israel's agricultural sector, farmers will be allowed to increase their cultivation areas without being hindered by labour constraints, the Ministry of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
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Hamas appears to reject new hostage deal offer, insists on full pullout of
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Hamas, along with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, issued a joint statement insisting that any agreement must include an end to the ongoing conflict and a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
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CIA, Mossad, Qatar PM lead high-stakes talks in Paris on Gaza hostage rele
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The closed-door talks involve key figures such as CIA Chief William Burns, Mossad Chief David Barnea, Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Thani, and the head of Egyptian Intelligence Services Abbas Kamel.
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UN Security Council vote on Gaza expected today as Israel proposes hostage
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Diplomats engaged in intensive talks on the draft resolution, initially including a call for a "cessation of hostilities" to facilitate much-needed aid to Gaza.
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Israel offers Hamas week-long ceasefire as part of new hostage deal
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The hostages, including women, the elderly, and those in urgent need, would be part of the deal presented to Hamas through Qatari mediators.
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Mossad chief's trip to Qatar for restarting hostage talks cancelled: Repor
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Israel cancelled a planned trip of Mossad director David Barnea to Qatar to restart talks on a possible second hostage release deal, CNN reported citing a source.
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IDF resumes combat, accuses Hamas of violating truce agreement
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have accused Hamas of violating the operational pause by not providing the list of hostages to be released today by 7 am (local time) and also firing toward Israeli territory.
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