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Home at Last: Story of 20 hostages freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza afte
Updated : 5 months ago IST
After more than two years of waiting, hoping, and grieving, Israel on Monday welcomed home the last of the 20 living hostages who had been held captive in Gaza since the brutal attacks of October 7, 2023.
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Red Cross on its way to retrieve coffins of dead Israeli hostages, IDF say
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Israel Defence Forces on Monday said that the Red Cross is on its way to collect the coffins of the deceased Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
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India backs President Trump's Middle East peace efforts: PM Modi
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the release of "all hostages by Hamas after over two years of captivity", saying it is a tribute to the courage of families, the peace efforts of US President Donald Trump and the resolve of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Netanyahu nominates Trump for Israel's highest civilian award, calls him "
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The announcement came during a historic session of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, where Trump was welcomed with a prolonged standing ovation and honoured for his leadership in brokering a peace deal that has led to the release of all 20 living hostages and a formal end to the two-ye
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Netanyahu to skip Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt, cites "time constraints" due
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday stated that he wouldn't be travelling to Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh to attend the Gaza Peace Summit with global leaders, citing "time constraints" ahead of the start of the Shemini Atzeret-Simchat Torah holiday, which begins tonight.
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All 20 living hostages from Gaza back home, scenes of jubilation across Is
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit urged the public to respect the privacy of the returning hostages and their families during this emotional time.
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First seven Israeli hostages freed, reunited with families after crossing
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Personnel from the IDF Manpower Directorate and medical teams are accompanying the seven hostages, Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Omri Miran, and Matan Angrest, as they undergo initial medical evaluations at a facility in southern Israel.
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Second group of 13 hostages released from Gaza, after 7 re-unite with fami
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Earlier in the day, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that seven hostages had already been transferred to the Red Cross and were on their way to Israeli forces waiting inside Gaza.
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"God bless America and God bless Israel": Israel expresses gratitude as Tr
Updated : 5 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday as the exchange of hostages continues. He was welcomed by the top brass of Israel, and upon entry into the Israeli airspace, the Air Control thanked Trump, saying that his visit carries a deep meaning for the people.
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US President Donald Trump touches down in Israel as first set of hostages
Updated : 5 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump landed in Israel on Monday as the release of hostages continues in Israel.
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"They're coming home": IDF confirms transfer of 7 Israeli hostages to Red
Updated : 5 months ago IST
In a statement, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said, "According to information provided by the Red Cross, seven hostages have been transferred into their custody, and are on their way to IDF and ISA forces in Gaza. The IDF is prepared to receive additional hostages who are expected to be
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Hamas says it remains committed to ceasefire deal after handing over 7 out
Updated : 5 months ago IST
According to Times of Israel, Hamas's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, issued a statement shortly after seven hostages were reportedly handed over to the Red Cross. The group said it "remains committed" to the agreement as long as Israel adheres to its part of the deal.
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