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US supports extension in Israel-Hamas conflict pause: White House ahead of
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The United States supports further extension in the operational pause between Israel and Hamas to secure the release of all the hostages in captivity, the White House said on Tuesday.
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"India has zero-tolerance approach to terrorism": Ruchira Kamboj reaffirms
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
On the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj reaffirmed India's long-standing relationship with the Palestinian people and its support for a negotiated two-state solution, adding,
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Israel Prison releases 30 Palestinian prisoners on fifth day of Israel-Ham
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Israel Prisons Service confirmed that it facilitated the release of 30 Palestinian inmates as part of the deal to free Israeli hostages in Gaza.
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Hamas releases 12 more hostages on first day of extended truce deal
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Hamas on Tuesday released 12 more hostages including two foreign nationals on the first day of the extended truce between Israel and Hamas.
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Egypt putting heavy pressure on Yahya Sinwar to release Israeli hostages
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
As Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their temporary ceasefire by two days, Egypt has been placing heavy pressure on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
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Freed child hostage was tortured by Hamas
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Eitan Yahalomi, age 12, was one of the nine child hostages released from captivity on Monday night.
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Israel committed to return of all hostages, elimination of Hamas: PM Benja
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country is committed to ensuring the return of all hostages, the elimination of Hamas and the promise that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israeli citizens.
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CIA Director, Mossad chief in secret talks to expand Israel-Hamas hostage
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
CIA Director Burns, valued by President Biden for his extensive Middle East contacts, plays a central role in the hostage crisis, given Israel's reliance on Mossad Chief David Barnea.
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Freed Israeli siblings from Hamas captivity shocked to hear mother's murde
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Teenage siblings, who spent 50-days in Hamas' captivity in Gaza with the hope of reuniting with their mother, were shattered when they came to know the harsh reality that their mother has been murdered on October 7 attack in Israel.
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'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon joins hunger strike for Gaza outside
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Nixon said that the protest was against the high casualty count in Gaza resulting from Israeli strikes, asserting that it surpassed the civilian toll during the US war in Afghanistan. She claims that Gaza is on the brink of starvation.
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Seven Israeli children still held hostage in Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Seven Israeli children and two Israelis who were only 18 when taken captive are still being held hostage in Gaza.
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Israel receives list of Israeli hostages set to be released today
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Israel Prime Minister's Office stated that the list of hostages is currently being reviewed and "notices are being delivered at this time" to the families of those set to be released.
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