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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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.