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US holds unprecedented secret talks with Hamas over release of American hostages being held in Gaza: Reports

Mar 06, 2025, at 12:46 am

The Donald Trump administration has been conducting secret talks with Hamas on the possibility of releasing American hostages being held in Gaza, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing two unnamed sources who have direct knowledge regarding the meetings.

Israel: 'Palestinian' man plows car into crowd of people, 13 hurt

Feb 28, 2025, at 09:54 am

At least 13 people were injured in a 'suspected terror case' after a Palestinian man rammed his car into a crowd of people at a bus stop in Karkur Junction located near the northern town of Pardes-Hanna-Karkur in Israel  on Thursday.

Donald Trump seen sunbathing with Benjamin Netanyahu in AI-generated video of post-war Gaza

Feb 26, 2025, at 05:05 pm

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared an AI-generated futuristic vision of Gaza, a region reeling under the aftershocks of war which has not ended yet, as he is planning to shape it.

Israel PM's office indefinitely suspends release of Palestinian prisoners

Feb 23, 2025, at 09:23 am

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday announced his government will delay the release of Palestinian prisoners until Hamas guarantees the next handover of hostages.

Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire

Feb 15, 2025, at 03:34 pm

Hamas on Saturday released three new Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking the sixth change since the Gaza ceasefire deal came into effect on January 19.

Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas doesn't return all hostages by Saturday noon: Benjamin Netanyahu

Feb 12, 2025, at 12:23 am

Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel Tuesday threatened to end the ceasefire and resume "intense fighting" in Gaza if no hostages were released this weekend, media reports said.

Gaza truce: Hamas warns it will postpone next hostage release, claims Israel violated ceasefire

Feb 11, 2025, at 10:38 am

Hamas has warned it plans to delay the next stage of hostage release 'until further notice' by claiming that Israel was violating the ongoing hostage ceasefire deal that came into effect on January 19.

Palestinians will have no right to return under Gaza takeover plan: Donald Trump

Feb 11, 2025, at 01:35 am

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has said Palestinians would have no right to return to war-hit Gaza under his 'takeover' plan.

Hamas to release three more hostages today amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire

Feb 08, 2025, at 09:21 am

Hamas has shared the names of the three new hostages who would be freed on Saturday in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners who Israel currently holds.

Donald Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza, Hamas calls his plan 'absurd'

Feb 05, 2025, at 02:09 pm

President Donald Trump has said the USA will 'take over' war-hit Gaza and create a "Riviera of the Middle East" after resettling Palestinians elsewhere, a comment that created confusion and drew criticism of Hamas and ally Saudi Arabia.

Israel appoints new Army chief amid ongoing 42-day Gaza truce

Feb 02, 2025, at 04:38 pm

Israel has appointed retired Major General Eyal Zamir as the country's armed forces chief, days after his predecessor resigned after taking responsibility for failing to prevent the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.

Gaza truce: Hamas frees three more Israeli hostages

Feb 01, 2025, at 05:43 pm

Hamas on Saturday released three more Israeli hostages who were abducted during the October 7, 2023 attacks amid the ongoing ceasefire that came into effect on January 19.

Gaza ceasefire: Eight hostages due to be released in first phase of deal are dead, says Israel

Jan 28, 2025, at 08:59 am

Israel has confirmed that eight of the remaining 26 hostages, who are scheduled to be released by Hamas in the ongoing phase of the Gaza truce, are dead, media reports said.

Gaza truce: Hamas expected to release six hostages this week

Jan 27, 2025, at 08:59 am

Israel on Sunday said Hamas will release six hostages in two batches this week which will also include civilian Arbel Yehud and soldier Agam Berger.

Gaza ceasefire: Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners in second round of swapping

Jan 26, 2025, at 02:11 pm

Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for four hostages held by Hamas group members since the October 7, 2023 attack which left the world shocked.

Gaza truce: Four Israeli soldiers released by Hamas

Jan 25, 2025, at 03:09 pm

Four female Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas and handed over to Red Cross as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Gaza ceasefire: Israel receives names of four female hostages to be freed by Hamas on Saturday

Jan 25, 2025, at 09:43 am

Israel has confirmed the names of four hostages who the Hamas group will release as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal on Saturday.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: 90 Palestinian prisoners released on first day of Gaza truce

Jan 20, 2025, at 09:16 am

Israel has released ninety Palestinian prisoners on the first day of the ceasefire in exchange for the three hostages released from Gaza on Sunday, local Times of Israel reported quoting Israel Prisons Service.

Gaza ceasefire: Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas after 471 days of captivity

Jan 19, 2025, at 10:31 pm

The first three Israeli hostages were handed over by Hamas members hours after the Gaza ceasefire deal came into force after initial delays.

Middle East conflict: Gaza ceasefire begins after Hamas shares names of Israeli hostages to be freed today

Jan 19, 2025, at 03:32 pm

The Gaza ceasefire deal finally came into effect on Sunday after the Hamas group shared the names of the three hostages with Israeli officials.

Middle East conflict: Hamas likely to release 33 hostages during first phase of emerging ceasefire deal with Israel

Jan 14, 2025, at 09:49 am

Hamas is likely to release 33 hostages during the first phase of the emerging ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestine that is being finalised by negotiators in Qatar, media reports said, a move that may halt the ongoing violence in the region for the past 15 months.

Middle East crisis: Hamas releases video of 19-year-old Israeli hostage, family says 'heart torn to pieces'

Jan 06, 2025, at 02:51 pm

Hamas group has released a video of an Israeli hostage who has been in the captivity of the Palestinian group for more than one year since the October 7 attack was carried out on the Jewish nation, triggering a conflict in the region.

Appalling and apocalyptic, says UN Deputy Secretary-General about situation in Gaza

Dec 03, 2024, at 02:51 pm

Describing the situation in Gaza as “appalling and apocalyptic” the UN Deputy Secretary-General on Monday called on world leaders to act decisively to alleviate suffering and prevent the further devastation of the enclave.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israeli PM Netanyahu over war crimes

Nov 22, 2024, at 01:34 am

The Hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Israel Defense Forces releases video clips showing Hamas members torturing civilians in Gaza

Nov 11, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Israel Defense Forces has released video footage showing alleged Hamas members torturing civilians in Gaza, media reports said.

Middle East conflict: Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike that targeted school

Oct 28, 2024, at 03:01 pm

At least nine Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a school sheltering displaced persons in the al-Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City, media reports said.

After Yahya Sinwar's death, Hamas to opt for ruling committee instead of a single successor: Reports

Oct 22, 2024, at 07:06 am

After Yahya Sinwar's assassination by Israeli troops last week, Hamas is opting towards appointing a Doha-based ruling committee rather than a single successor, media reports said.

Israel observes first anniversary of October 7 attacks as Middle East crisis continues

Oct 07, 2024, at 03:46 pm

A  large number of people gathered at the site of the Nova music festival to mark the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks when Hamas members targeted Israel and killed 1,200 people.

Iran’s rumoured 'execution list' with top Israeli leaders includes Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant

Oct 04, 2024, at 05:12 am

Iran has reportedly released an 'execution list' naming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and several top military commanders as targets, media reports said.

Palestinian people will not leave their homeland, says President Mahmoud Abbas while addressing UNGA

Sep 27, 2024, at 03:42 pm

Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, addressed world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Thursday, stressing that the Palestinian people will not leave their homeland – the land of their ancestors.

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