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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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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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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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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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Biden, Netanyahu discuss Israel's plan to open crossings for aid into Gaza
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The White House readout also stated that the two leaders discussed a potential Israeli offensive in Rafah and that Biden "reiterated his clear position."
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Hamas releases video of hostages pleading Israeli PM Netanyahu for negotia
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid deadlock on ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel, Hamas on Saturday released a video of two hostages who were seen pleading Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate for their release.
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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu government, in support of ho
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid the impending hostage deal, thousands of protesters rallied across Israel against the government on Saturday night, following the release of videos by Hamas showing signs of life from several Israeli hostages held captive by them, according to The Times of Israel.
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Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Goldberg-Polin, then 23, was kidnapped from the Nova Polin is shown in the undated video with part of his left arm missing several inches above the hand. festival during Hamas' attacks on Israel on October 7.
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Israel war cabinet discusses efforts to free hostages held in Gaza
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Israeli war cabinet held a meeting late Sunday (local time) to discuss efforts for the release of remaining hostages held in Gaza, according to Israeli official.
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Welcome any country interested in using its voice to deter...: US
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The US would welcome any country interested in using its voice to further deter the Russian offensive in Ukraine and play a positive role in helping release hostages and defeating Hamas amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Pate
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Hamas proposes new ceasefire deal, demands six-week break from hostilities
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
After rejecting the Israeli proposal of a ceasefire amid the continuing hostilities in Gaza, Hamas presented a ceasefire and hostage release deal to mediators, demanding that Israel observe a six-week ceasefire before it receives any of the 129 hostages held by the terror group since Octo
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