Nepal has welcomed the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas for the implementation of the first phase of the peace plan and given a call for the immediate release of all hostages, including a Nepali national being held hostage by Hamas since 2023.
A senior Israeli official has told Israeli Channel 12 News that the hostages could be free within a few days if the talks in Cairo aimed at finalising the details of Hamas's release of hostages proceed without any problems.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed the progress in peace efforts in Gaza and called the indications of the release of hostages a significant step forward.
President Donald Trump warned Hamas is "militarily trapped" and offered a last-chance peace deal backed by regional powers, demanding immediate release of hostages and urging civilians to move to safer areas. He set a Sunday 6 PM Washington deadline and threatened unprecedented retaliatio
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
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.
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.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel's decision to "take control of Gaza City," calling it a "dangerous escalation" worsening the humanitarian crisis. He urged a permanent ceasefire, humanitarian access, release of hostages, and Israel to end settlements and occupation for
The Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, Tommy Pigott highlighted the priority of the US administration when it comes to the issue of Israel, where he stated that the focus is on ending the conflict, ensuring the release of hostages and getting in as much food as p
He said India is currently implementing development projects worth over USD 40 million to support Palestinian people through direct aid and partnerships with organisations like UNRWA.