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Israel defies Lebanon withdrawal deadline, maintains five strategic positions

Tensions escalate as Israel maintains military presence at five strategic points in southern Lebanon, defying an agreed withdrawal deadline.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Gaza truce under strain after Trump warning

The fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces a critical turning point as former US President Donald Trump issues an ultimatum: release all Israeli hostages by Saturday or 'all hell breaks loose'.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Hostage families urge Israel to complete Gaza truce deal ahead of swap

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.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Third Gaza prisoner swap: Hamas hands over Israeli soldier in ceasefire deal

In a significant development during the Gaza ceasefire, Hamas has released Israeli soldier Agam Berger in the third prisoner exchange.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

New Hamas-Israel prisoner swap: Four women hostages to be named

Hamas is set to reveal the identities of four Israeli women hostages who will be freed in the latest prisoner exchange, marking a crucial development in the ongoing ceasefire agreement. The announcement comes as part of broader negotiations that include provisions for displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Israeli security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal

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.

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AFP|Published

Israel says Hamas has not given 'status of hostages' it says ready to free

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.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published