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IDF Chief of Staff tells troops their advances in Gaza help to free hostag
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
he Israel Defence Force (IDF) Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, met with reserve forces fighting inside the Gaza Strip on Tuesday.
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US President Biden comments on the release of 50 hostages by Hamas
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"I welcome the deal to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas during its brutal assault against Israel on October 7th." The US president said. "I'm gratified that these brave souls, who have endured an unspeakable ordeal, will be reunited with their families once this deal is fully
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Israel cabinet approves deal for release of 50 hostages, offers multi-day
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office issued a statement on Wednesday, confirming the release of roughly 50 hostages abducted by the Hamas terror group in Gaza during the October 7 attack, reported The Times of Israel.
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"We are at war and will continue the war:" Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"We will continue the war until we achieve all our war aims: To eliminate Hamas, return all our hostages and missing persons and ensure that there is no element in Gaza that threatens Israel," Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
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India, Australia reaffirm support to Israel; call for adherence to interna
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Reaffirming their support to Israel in its war against Hamas, India and Australia also called for adherence to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.
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Hostage deal could bring 'disaster' on Israel, says Cabinet Minister
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned on Tuesday that an emerging deal to secure the release of some hostages in exchange for a ceasefire in the war against Hamas could backfire
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Dutch FM in Israel calls on Hamas to release all hostages
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met with the visiting Dutch foreign minister Hanke Bruins Slot in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Slot came to Israel to express solidarity with the country after the barbaric Hamas attack of October 7
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PMO Director General holding meeting in expectation of hostage release
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In light of developments on the issue of the release of Israeli hostages, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Director General Yossi Shelley is now convening the forum of directors general of Government ministries to prepare for dealing with, and assisting on, all necessary civilian aspects.
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Dutch FM in Israel calls on Hamas to release all hostages
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The two foreign ministers met with the families of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
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Efforts to release hostages held by Hamas in Gaza "now very close": Biden
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said efforts to retrieve hostages held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7 are "now very close" following extensive negotiations over the past six weeks, CNN reported.
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"Imperative hostages are released...obligation to observe humanitarian law
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Noting that the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza is causing immense human suffering, India said on Tuesday that it welcomed all efforts of the international community towards de-escalation while emphasising that all hostages should be released and international humanitarian law should be obs
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Israeli Cabinet to meet on deal for release of hostages from Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Israeli Cabinet will meet at 8 pm (Israeli local time) on Tuesday to approve a deal for the release of dozens of hostages from Gaza, The Times of Israel reported.
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