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"He has ended wars, like India and Pakistan": White House Press Secretary
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US President Trump has ended wars like India-Pakistan, is working to stop the Russia-Ukraine war, destroyed Iran's nuclear sites, and is helping negotiate an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, which has led to the release of many hostages.
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Gazans seen cheering Israeli troops overseeing aid delivery
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
At least 1,180 people were killed, and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage in Hamas's attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on October 7. Of the 50 remaining hostages, around 30 are believed to be dead.
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Crowds call for Trump's intervention to bring back hostages from Gaza
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Protesters displayed banners urging Trump to strike another "big, beautiful deal".
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Trump says 10 more Gaza hostages to be released "very shortly"
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to The Jerusalem Post, Israeli and Hamas negotiators have been taking part in the latest round of ceasefire talks in Doha since July 6, discussing a US-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire.
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Families' forum expresses concern over stalled talks in Doha
Updated : 8 months ago IST
In response to reports that negotiations in Qatar have stalled, and following an unnamed Israeli official's comment that Israel accepted a Qatari proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and hostage release deal that Hamas rejected, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum released a statement tonight
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Taylor Kitsch to star in Peter Landesman's 'Eleven Days'
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Canadian actor Taylor Kitsch is set to play a Texas prison boss facing a hostage taking drama in 'Eleven Days', a new thriller directed by Peter Landesman, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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"We're going to defeat these monsters and get our hostages back": Netanyah
Updated : 8 months, 1 week 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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Netanyahu, Trump aligned on hostage deal strategy; 60-day Gaza truce frame
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Netanyahu said he and President Trump are aligned on securing a Gaza hostage deal "not at any price." Talks continue over a proposed 60-day truce. Hamas shows some flexibility, but key issues remain unresolved, The Times of Israel reported.
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"Indian minorities are ... hostages": Asaduddin Owaisi and Kiren Rijiju en
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
In his 'X' post, Owaisi claimed that the Indian minorities have become "hostages" from "second-class" citizens. The AIMIM chief also questioned PM Narendra Modi, asking whether it is an "honour" to be the "target" of his "hate" speeches.
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Trump calls Texas floods a '100-year catastrophe', says Gaza deal likely t
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump called the Texas floods a "100-year catastrophe" and said a Gaza hostage deal could happen this week. He plans to visit Texas on Friday and confirmed trade letters will go out Monday. He also dismissed Elon Musk's third-party idea as "ridiculous."
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Netanyahu, IDF chief clash over Gaza evacuation and siege plan
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clashed with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir during a cabinet meeting over a contentious plan to evacuate civilians in Gaza and lay siege to its northern region, The Times of Israel reported.
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Hamas submits "positive response" to US-backed Gaza ceasefire deal
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel had previously accepted the US-sponsored framework, which means the two sides are now expected to enter final, detailed negotiations before a ceasefire agreement is officially reached.
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