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Gazans seen cheering Israeli troops overseeing aid delivery
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
At least 1,180 people were killed, and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage in Hamas's attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on October 7. Of the 50 remaining hostages, around 30 are believed to be dead.
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Crowds call for Trump's intervention to bring back hostages from Gaza
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Protesters displayed banners urging Trump to strike another "big, beautiful deal".
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Trump says 10 more Gaza hostages to be released "very shortly"
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to The Jerusalem Post, Israeli and Hamas negotiators have been taking part in the latest round of ceasefire talks in Doha since July 6, discussing a US-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire.
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Families' forum expresses concern over stalled talks in Doha
Updated : 8 months ago IST
In response to reports that negotiations in Qatar have stalled, and following an unnamed Israeli official's comment that Israel accepted a Qatari proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and hostage release deal that Hamas rejected, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum released a statement tonight
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"We're going to defeat these monsters and get our hostages back": Netanyah
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Israeli PM Netanyahu said a hostage deal with Hamas could be reached soon, possibly leading to a 60-day ceasefire. He warned Israel would resume fighting if Hamas doesn't disarm, insisting any truce must meet Israel's conditions, as reported by The Times of Israel.
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Netanyahu, Trump aligned on hostage deal strategy; 60-day Gaza truce frame
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Netanyahu said he and President Trump are aligned on securing a Gaza hostage deal "not at any price." Talks continue over a proposed 60-day truce. Hamas shows some flexibility, but key issues remain unresolved, The Times of Israel reported.
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"Indian minorities are ... hostages": Asaduddin Owaisi and Kiren Rijiju en
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
In his 'X' post, Owaisi claimed that the Indian minorities have become "hostages" from "second-class" citizens. The AIMIM chief also questioned PM Narendra Modi, asking whether it is an "honour" to be the "target" of his "hate" speeches.
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Netanyahu, IDF chief clash over Gaza evacuation and siege plan
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clashed with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir during a cabinet meeting over a contentious plan to evacuate civilians in Gaza and lay siege to its northern region, The Times of Israel reported.
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Hamas submits "positive response" to US-backed Gaza ceasefire deal
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel had previously accepted the US-sponsored framework, which means the two sides are now expected to enter final, detailed negotiations before a ceasefire agreement is officially reached.
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Hamas gives "positive response" to 60-day ceasefire proposal in Gaza
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel had earlier accepted the US-backed proposal, clearing the way for both sides to begin final negotiations to work out details before a ceasefire is finalized, CNN reported.
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Israel awaits Hamas response on US-backed ceasefire, Trump offers guarante
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a 60-day ceasefire and phased hostage release, with US President Trump promising support for a permanent peace deal. Israel awaits Hamas's formal response as Netanyahu prepares for talks in Washington. The conflict, sparked by Hamas's October 2023 attack,
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UN Chief Guterres "appalled" by deepening Gaza humanitarian crisis, reiter
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
He reiterated his call for an immediate permanent ceasefire and the "unconditional and immediate" release of all hostages.
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