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Five held for gang-raping minor in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Kotwali police station on Monday evening (May 6) when the victim and her friend were coming from coaching. They were intercepted by the accused. They held the victim's friend hostage and violated the minor, the police added.
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Former Israeli hostage, 84, returns home after 5 months of hospitalisation
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Avraham was abducted from her home in Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7 and released with 17 other hostages on November 26.
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Hamas accepts Qatar-mediated proposal on hostage release, Israeli withdraw
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
According to the document, the agreement will be implemented in three phases, each lasting 42 days. The first phase entails the release of 33 Israeli hostages, including women, children, the elderly, and the sick, over the course of six weeks.
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Israel's war cabinet unanimously votes to continue Rafah operation
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In response to Hamas' offer for a hostage deal, the War Cabinet said, "At the same time, although the Hamas proposal is far from Israel's necessary requirements, Israel will send a delegation of mediators to exhaust the possibility of reaching an agreement under conditions acceptable to I
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Hamas suspends hostage and truce talks with Israel: Report
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Meanwhile, meeting with families of hostages, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that Israel will continue efforts to free those held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, amid the upcoming ground operation against the terror group in Rafah.
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Israel will not surrender or withdraw IDF troops from Gaza Strip: Netanyah
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
As Hamas indicated a comprehensive ceasefire as part of a hostage release deal, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in no uncertain terms that Israel will not accept an end to the campaign and the withdrawal of IDF troops from the Gaza Strip, reported Times of Israel.
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Hamas to send delegation to Cairo 'in positive spirit to reach an agreemen
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged both Israel and Hamas to prioritise reaching an agreement, citing the high stakes involved.
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Israel: Kibbutz Be'eri announces resident slain by Hamas on Oct 7; body he
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
According to the announcement, Dror Or, aged 49, was confirmed as a casualty following further forensic investigation by the IDF. He had been held as a hostage since the attack.
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Israeli Defence Minister meets with US Secretary of State
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The parties discussed efforts to return the hostages held in Gaza, and the importance of continuing military operations in order to dismantle the Hamas terrorist organization.
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US Secy of State Blinken, Netanyahu hold discussion in Israel
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken met Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday as the two leaders began their private meeting in Jerusalem, reported The Times of Israel.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to enter Rafah with or without truce deal with H
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"The idea that we will stop the war before achieving all its aims is not an option," Netanyahu told the hawkish Gvura and Tikva forums, who represent families of slain soldiers and families of hostages held in Gaza, respectively.
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US Secretary Antony Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia; to push for Gaza ceas
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
During his April 29-May 1 visit to meet Arab partners of the US, Blinken will discuss ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of hostages. The US Secretary of State will discuss the recent increase in humanitarian assistance being delivered to Gaza and unders
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