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Biden speaks to freed American-Israeli hostages
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
On Friday afternoon, Biden released a statement taking credit for the pair's release and thanking "the government of Qatar and the government of Israel for their partnership in this work.
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Two US hostages released by Hamas amid conflict, IDF confirms
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Following the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the release of two US citizens who were being held hostage by Hamas, and that the duo is now in Israeli troops' hands.
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Tel Aviv: Families of hostages display 203 empty chairs in Shabbat Dinner
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The hostages were taken by Hamas on October 7 during an attack on Israel that resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 people and left thousands wounded.
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Israel says majority of hostages in Gaza are alive
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it has been able to reduce the number of missing, initially thought to be around 3,000 on the first day of the war, to between 100 and 200 on Friday as they have confirmed people's locations.
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European Parliament calls for Hamas to be 'eliminated'
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The resolution, passing 500-21, also demanded the "unconditional release" of hostages held in Gaza, describing the kidnappings as a war crime.
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Israel, 21 other countries call for immediate release of hostages
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Eli Cohen held a meeting with dozens of foreign ambassadors whose citizens have been held by Hamas in Gaza and asked to pressurise Hamas to ensure their smooth release.
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Prayers held at Western Wall for safe return of hostages
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A special Thursday evening prayer session was held at the Western Wall for the safe return of hostages held in Gaza, and for the success of the Israel soldiers in the war against Hamas.
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Work to secure release of hostages continues to be 'top priority': US on I
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The United States has reassured its support to Israel and said that the "top priority" for now remains to secure the release of hostages being held by Hamas.
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Number of confirmed Israeli hostages rises to 203
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said the families have been notified and stressed that the number will likely rise as the military gets new information.
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Families of Israeli hostages fear for loved ones' lack of medication
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
It's been 12 days since the Hamas terror organization attacked Gaza-area communities, taking at least 203 hostages, ranging in age from nine months to 90 years-old.
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Families of hostages slam Israel's decision to allow aid to Gaza via Egypt
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Earlier, US President Joe Biden said that Egypt's President Al-Sisi has agreed to open the Rafah border crossing to allow roughly 20 trucks to provide humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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Brazil's President Lula da Silva speaks to Iranian counterpart Raisi over
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi called Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East and the release of captives held in Gaza.
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