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Hamas has transferred four Israeli hostage bodies to Israel, securing the release of nearly 600 Palestinian prisoners.
The fate of three Israeli hostages hangs in the balance this weekend as the Red Cross voices urgent concerns over the health condition of captives held by Hamas.
Israeli families make urgent appeal to maintain Gaza truce as fifth hostage exchange looms, while Trump's controversial plan to 'take over Gaza' threatens to derail delicate negotiations.
In a pivotal diplomatic move, Netanyahu heads to Washington for crucial ceasefire negotiations with Trump's administration, marking their first meeting since Trump's return to office. The talks aim to broker a second phase of the Gaza ceasefire while addressing Iran tensions and hostage releases, potentially reshaping Middle East dynamics.
In a significant development during the Gaza ceasefire, Hamas has released Israeli soldier Agam Berger in the third prisoner exchange.
Iran's supreme leader has made bold claims about Gaza's victory over Israel, as the recent ceasefire deal continues to hold. Speaking in Tehran, Khamenei praised Palestinian resistance while criticising American involvement, setting the stage for increased regional tensions amid ongoing peace efforts.
Hamas leadership arrives in Cairo for pivotal negotiations on the Gaza ceasefire deal, with discussions focussing on hostage releases and implementation of the 42-day truce agreement.
In a significant development under the new ceasefire agreement, displaced Palestinians have begun their return to northern Gaza. After spending nights waiting on the Rashid and Salah al-Din roads, families are moving back as part of a broader deal involving hostage releases and humanitarian considerations. The move marks a crucial step in the implementation of the 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has acknowledged Donald Trump's pivotal diplomatic role in achieving the Gaza ceasefire, praising his 'robust diplomacy' alongside efforts from Qatar and Turkey, in an address at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
As a fragile ceasefire takes hold in Gaza, Hamas delivers a defiant message of resilience and reconstruction, vowing to rebuild the war-torn territory after 15 months of devastating Israeli bombardment.
In a landmark decision, Israel's security cabinet has approved a comprehensive Gaza ceasefire agreement that includes a hostage release programme, marking a potential turning point in the conflict. The deal, set to commence this weekend, promises to halt the deadliest fighting in Gaza's history while facilitating the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners in a carefully orchestrated exchange.
In a potential breakthrough for peace, Israel's cabinet prepares to vote on a comprehensive ceasefire agreement with Hamas, marking a crucial turning point in the Gaza conflict.
In an unprecedented diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 42-day ceasefire, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu specifically acknowledging the crucial mediation roles of both incoming and outgoing US presidents. The deal, set to commence on January 19, marks a significant step towards potential peace and includes provisions for hostage releases.
A "final round" of Gaza truce talks is due to start Tuesday in Qatar, said a source briefed on the negotiations aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war after more than 15 months.
srael said Monday that Hamas had not yet provided the status of the 34 hostages the group declared it was ready to release in the first phase of a potential exchange deal.
Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 33 people, including 12 guards securing aid trucks in southern parts of the Palestinian territory.