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Israel Defence Forces say operational pause in Gaza to continue
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday announced that the operational pause in the Gaza Strip will continue amid the mediator's efforts to continue the process of releasing the hostages and subject to the terms of the framework.
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NASA administrator Bill Nelson delighted to meet Rakesh Sharma, the first
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson expressed delight at meeting students at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and the first Indian to fly to space, Rakesh Sharma on Wednesday.
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Israel President Herzog headed to COP28 in the UAE in push to free hostage
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Israel President Isaac Herzog will travel to the United Arab Emirates for a series of political meetings with various world leaders attending the upcoming World Climate Conference as part of a diplomatic push to see all of the hostages held in Gaza freed.
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Hamas releases 10 Israelis, 4 Thai hostages on sixth day of truce
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has confirmed the release of over 14 hostages, including 10 Israelis and four Thai nationals, from Hamas captivity.
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"They just said, 'We found Emily. She's dead.' And I went, 'Yes!": Father
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Thomas Hand, the father of the Irish-Israeli 9-year-old girl, Emily Hand, who was released by Hamas recently, described his daughter's experience in captivity, saying it was "terrifying" and is being revealed slowly.
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Hostages lost as much as 15 per cent of their weight: Israeli doctor
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Approximately 155 Israelis and foreigners are still being held in Gaza, including Kfir Bibas, who was 9 months old when he was taken hostage by Hamas along with his parents and 4-year-old brother from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7.
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On grounds of ruined Kibbutz, interfaith leaders call for return of hostag
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Religious leaders from Israel's Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze communities gathered at the ruins of Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Wednesday to pray and call for the return of all the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.
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Thai Foreign Minister visits Israel, meets freed Thai hostages
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
President Herzog told Minister Nukara, "I am pleased to see some of the Thai hostages returned from the hands of Hamas. We will continue to work to bring all the hostages home. This must be a priority for the whole world."
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IDF confirms three soldiers thought captured were killed on October 7
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The IDF on Tuesday revealed that three soldiers previously thought held captive by Hamas were in fact killed during the October 7 attack. The IDF said their bodies were taken to Gaza by Hamas.
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Freed Israeli hostages undergoing medical, psychological evaluations
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The ten Israeli captives released by Hamas on Tuesday night are undergoing medical and psychological evaluations on Wednesday morning.
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President Herzog honors author and peace activist murdered on October 7
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
President of Israel Isaac Herzog on Tuesday met with members of the family of the late Lilach Kipnis, a member of Kibbutz Be'eri who was murdered at the age of 60 during the October 7 massacre, along with her husband Evyatar. Lilach had written a book about living near Gaza and was a trauma
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US: Chinese Navy ignored distress calls of hijacked Israeli ship
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Chinese naval vessels ignored repeated distress calls from an Israeli-owned commercial tanker that was under attack on Sunday, the Pentagon said on Monday.
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