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Blinken discusses 'hostage proposal', humanitarian assistance for Gaza in
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who is on a visit to the Middle East, held discussions regarding the hostage proposal, and distribution of humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza in a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.
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UN Security Council approves US-drafted proposal supporting Gaza ceasefire
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amid rising tensions in West Asia due to the Israel-Hamas war, which is in its eighth month now, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution vote on the US proposal for a permanent ceasefire and release of the hostages in Gaza on Monday (local time).
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Israeli minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu's war cabinet
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amid the continued delay in the hostage deal, Israel's War Cabinet minister Benny Gantz announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government on Sunday, reported Al Jazeera.
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Russian ambassador celebrates hostages' rescue, no mention of Hamas
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Russian ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov celebrated the rescue of Russian-Israeli Andrey Kozlov and three other hostages, however, neglected to mention Hamas or the October 7 terror attacks, reported The Times of Israel.
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Israel: Rescued hostage Noa Argamani reunites with family after harrowing
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In a separate conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Noa expressed her profound gratitude and admitted, "I am very emotional. I haven't spoken Hebrew in so long."
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"An important sign of hope for Israeli families": German Chancellor after
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he sees "an important sign of hope" in the release of four hostages in the Gaza Strip during an Israeli military operation on Saturday.
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As Israel's defence forces rescue four hostages, President Herzog receives
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
After Israeli defence forces successfully rescued four hostages from Hamas captivity on Saturday morning, Israel's President Isaac Herzog expressed gratitude and said they were emotional on hearing that the rescued hostages were reunited with families.
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Four Israeli hostages rescued from Gaza
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Israeli Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday the successful recovery of four hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza during an operation in Nuseirat.
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G7 leaders calls on Hamas to accept Israeli proposal to end Gaza war
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) on Tuesday expressed solidarity for the comprehensive Israel's deal outlined by US President Biden and called on Hamas to accept the deal, further urging the countries with influence over Hamas to help ensure that it does so.
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US President Biden urges Qatar to pressure Hamas into accepting cease-fire
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Three days after US President Joe Biden announced Israel's proposal for a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, involving the release of hostages, the US President held a conversation with the Emir of Qatar on Tuesday and urged him to use all appropriate measures to secure Hamas' acceptance of th
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Tel Aviv streets flooded as 1,20,000 protesters demand hostage swap deal w
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Organisers claim that Saturday's demonstration marked the largest gathering since October 7, estimating a turnout of 120,000 individuals in Tel Aviv alone, although this figure remains unverified.
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Israel's new proposal provide roadmap to ceasefire, hostage release: US Pr
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Direct talks between Israel and Hamas regarding the release of hostages were paused three weeks ago due to disagreements over certain terms.
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