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US Special Envoy Witkoff: Negotiations should change to all or nothing
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Following a meeting with hostage families, US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said that "most Israelis want the hostages home, and most Gazans want the hostages returned because they want Gaza's rehabilitation."
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Disturbing videos of Israeli hostages spark protests at Tel Aviv's "Hostag
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
A sense of urgency and desperation filled the air in Tel Aviv's "Hostage Square" on Saturday as protestors gathered, following the release of disturbing videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza
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IDF airdrops aid into Gaza with six countries; denies claims of starvation
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Israeli military, with help from six countries, airdropped food aid into Gaza. IDF Chief Eyal Zamir denied accusations of causing starvation, blaming Hamas instead. He said if no hostage deal is reached soon, the fighting in Gaza will continue without pause.
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'Our focus on ending conflict, addressing humanitarian situation in Gaza':
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, Tommy Pigott highlighted the priority of the US administration when it comes to the issue of Israel, where he stated that the focus is on ending the conflict, ensuring the release of hostages and getting in as much food as p
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Trump says "fastest" way to end humanitarian crises in Gaza is for Hamas t
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to CNN, more than 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Israel's war on Hamas began nearly two years ago, the health ministry said Tuesday.
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"Hamas is the obstacle": Netanyahu on stalled hostage deal
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel and the US are exploring new ways to free hostages from Gaza after blaming Hamas for blocking a ceasefire deal. Prime Minister Netanyahu and US officials say Hamas is not acting in good faith, and both countries are now considering alternative strategies to end the conflict.
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"Hamas shows lack of desire to reach a ceasefire": US Special Envoy Steve
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The US has recalled its Gaza ceasefire negotiating team from Doha, citing Hamas' lack of cooperation, CNN reported. Diplomatic efforts now appear uncertain, while the humanitarian crisis worsens amid restricted aid and rising starvation. The US continues to back the Gaza Humanitarian Foundat
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'Hamas is hijacking aid and holding Gaza civilians hostage,' says Israeli
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Calling on the global community to stop echoing "Hamas propaganda", he added, "The international community must stop playing along with Hamas propaganda, lies... and state firmly the demand for the immediate release of our hostages."
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India backs ceasefire and aid push in Gaza, calls for release of hostages
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
He said India is currently implementing development projects worth over USD 40 million to support Palestinian people through direct aid and partnerships with organisations like UNRWA.
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Hamas says ceasefire response handed to mediators, raises new demands: Rep
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Hamas submitted a response to Israel's ceasefire proposal, but mediators rejected it as unserious, according to The Jerusalem Post. Hamas backtracked on key points, prompting calls from U.S. and regional officials to stop stalling and finalize a deal to end the bloodshed and begin serious ne
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"Hamas causes crisis, and we get the blame": Israel's UN ambassador on Gaz
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon told The Jerusalem Post that Hamas is to blame for Gaza's crisis, not Israel, and accused the UN of hypocrisy. He rejected famine claims, criticized aid misuse by Hamas, and said the war will not end until all hostages are released.
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"He has ended wars, like India and Pakistan": White House Press Secretary
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US President Trump has ended wars like India-Pakistan, is working to stop the Russia-Ukraine war, destroyed Iran's nuclear sites, and is helping negotiate an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, which has led to the release of many hostages.
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