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US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The United States on Thursday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, even as Israel intensified its military offensive on Gaza City.
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Israeli hostages' kin demand release, prevention of death ahead of Netanya
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"The Hostages Families Forum demands that the senior officials in the negotiation team, the National Security Council, Shin Bet, IDF, and Mossad address the following ahead of this evening's discussion: Do everything possible to prevent the killing of living hostages and the loss of those al
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UN Security Council condemns Israeli strike on Doha, calls for de-escalati
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The UN Security Council condemned Israel's attack on Doha and called for de-escalation, emphasizing support for Qatar and the release of hostages. Acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea criticised the strike, while Qatari and UN officials warned of regional instability. Widespread backing for Qat
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Families of abductees warn of 'unbearable' price following Qatar strikes
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In response to the airstrikes on the Hamas leadership in Qatar, the Families' Headquarters for the Return of the Abductees expressed "great fear" for the price hostages may pay.
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“Everyone wants hostages HOME!”: Trump draws redlines for Hamas
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Saturday has issued a final ultimatum to Hamas as 48 hostages continue to remain in captivity.
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Trump says US in "deep talks" with Hamas, urges release of all hostages
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump said Washington is in "very deep" talks with Hamas and urged the group to release all hostages in Gaza, warning the situation would be "tough" and "nasty" if they are not freed. He added Hamas's requests were "some things that are fine."
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Israeli President presses Pope Leo XIV to help free Hamas hostages
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met Thursday with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, urging increased international efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
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Jerusalem protesters set fires, occupy buildings near Israeli parliament
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Protesters demanding the release of hostages held in Gaza set fires to garbage bins and occupied buildings in Jerusalem on Wednesday, prompting strong condemnation from Israeli government officials and police intervention to restore order.
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France, Saudi to lead conference on two-state solution in NY: Macron urges
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Macron also outlined key priorities for the conference, including the implementation of a permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages, large-scale humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza, and the deployment of a stabilisation mission in the Gaza Strip.
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Netanyahu pledges continuation of campaign to return Gaza hostages after t
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement thanking and congratulating Israel's security forces for the recovery and return of the bodies from Gaza of two Israelis who were taken hostage and murdered by Hamas.
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Hostages' kin to hold protests demanding release in Israel
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"An absolute majority of the Israeli people want to bring our loved ones home," the forum said in its announcement on Sunday.
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"The gates of hell will soon open over Hamas in Gaza": Israeli Defense Min
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The gates of hell will soon open over Hamas murderers and rapists in Gaza -- until they agree to Israel's conditions for ending the war, primarily the release of all hostages and their disarmament," Katz said.
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