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Knesset opposition leader promises Netanyahu his support for hostage relea
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Leader of the opposition in the Knesset Yair Lapid responded to the threat made by a coalition party to quit the government should it approve the proposed deal for the release of Israelis held hostage in Gaza by promising to support the government in this matter.
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"We will have to see if it sticks long...": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
While speaking with ANI, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, "I think everyone would welcome the ceasefire. We will have to see if it sticks long, if it lasts. We have seen brief ceasefires before, including when hostages were released."
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"Looking to see Indian flag in Gaza...": Palestine envoy hopeful of India'
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"We are looking to India to play an important role in sending humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza...We are keen, we are interested...and we are looking to see the Indian flag in Gaza," Abu Jazer said.
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Israeli Health Ministry publishes medical protocols for returning hostages
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Israel's Health Ministry on Thursday released a detailed medical protocol for receiving hostages freed from Hamas captivity as the ceasefire agreement itself remained uncertain.
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US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller praises Trump team's invol
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday praised the "critical" role of President-elect Donald Trump's team in brokering a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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Israeli residents take to streets following ceasefire deal with Hamas
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Following the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, crowds took to the streets of Tel Aviv. In a display of unity, people were seen singing songs and expressing their relief.
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Netanyahu thanks Trump, Biden for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Following the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden.
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal likely to take effect from January 19
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Qatar, Egypt, and the United States in a joint statement on Wednesday confirmed that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
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Global leaders welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, while former US President Barack Obama called the agreement a positive step. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also welcomed the deal, stressing the need for a long-term po
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"Economic corridor vision from India, Middle East, Europe can now become r
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that his vision of an economic corridor connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe--a vision first presented at the G-20 summit in Delhi in September 2023--can now become a reality following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal.
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Joe Biden outlines three-phase ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the successful negotiation of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, ending over 15 months of conflict. The deal, structured in three phases, includes a complete ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the re
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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar cuts Europe visit short due to 'development'
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is concluding a diplomatic visit to Europe this evening, following the development in the negotiations for the release of the Israelis held hostage in Gaza.
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