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Hamas fails to honor hostage release agreement, IDF says
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Hamas has violated the terms of the hostage release agreement by not prioritizing the return of civilian hostages, according to the IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari. "Hamas is a murderous terrorist organization that has cynically presented a false narrative of care while holding civilians for
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Israel halts Northern Gaza return amid ceasefire breach by Hamas
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Israel is delaying the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza following Hamas's violation of a ceasefire agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday night The decision came after Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers who had been held hostage for 477
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Netanyahu speaks with parents of released hostage
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Saturday, 25 January 2025, spoke with Shira and Eli Albag, the parents of Shiri Albag, one of four IDF (Israel Defense Forces) soldiers taken captive on October 7, 2023, who were released today.
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4 Israeli hostages held by Hamas return to Israel
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Israeli special forces escorted the released hostage soldiers out of the Gaza Strip after they were handed over to them by the Red Cross.
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Israel receives names of 4 female soldiers in Hamas captivity to be return
Updated : 1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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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Families of hostages urge full implementation of release deal as tensions
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In the meantime, representatives from the Hostages and Missing Families Forum are holding a press conference in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to ensure the full implementation of the agreement with Hamas until the last hostage is returned.
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Support from the Indian people warming our hearts: Israeli Ambassador Reuv
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
He also spoke about the significance of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, saying "It bears the potential of both bringing back our hostages and ensuring that Hamas doesn't commit the horrible massacre they did on 7th October (2023)."
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"To see them come home is heartwarming": Israel Consul to South India Orli
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has led to the return of three Israeli hostages after 471 days in Gaza. Israel views this as a step toward securing the release of all hostages, while hoping for an end to Hamas' control in Gaza.
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Israel-Hamas epic ceasefire result of historic victory in November: Trump
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Addressing the Make America Great Again (MAGA) Victory Rally on Sunday (local time) Trump stated, "We achieved an epic ceasefire agreement as a first step towards lasting peace in the Middle East. This agreement could have happened only as a result of our historic victory in November."
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"Israel committed to returning all of the hostages": Netanyahu after relea
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Three women have been in captivity for 471 days since October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel killing over 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting over 200 others.
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US President Biden welcomes release of three Israeli hostages under Gaza c
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US President Joe Biden announced the release of three Israeli hostages as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. The deal, initiated in May, also includes provisions for humanitarian aid to Gaza and outlines steps for future negotiations
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