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Hamas has transferred four Israeli hostage bodies to Israel, securing the release of nearly 600 Palestinian prisoners.
As US officials confirm progress in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, a poignant development unfolds with Hamas agreeing to exchange Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostage remains.
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.
In a potential escalation of tensions during the fragile ceasefire, Israeli forces conducted an air strike in Gaza targeting two individuals attempting to recover a drone.
Israel's defence minister has instructed the military to prepare plans for 'voluntary' Palestinian departures from Gaza, following controversial proposals by Donald Trump.
In a sharp diplomatic clash, Iran's foreign ministry condemns former US President Trump's controversial proposal to 'take over' Gaza and relocate Palestinians, labelling it an 'unprecedented attack' on international law. The plan, which sparked global outrage and UN warnings of 'ethnic cleansing', faces mounting opposition as regional tensions escalate.
In a significant development during the Gaza ceasefire, Hamas has released Israeli soldier Agam Berger in the third prisoner exchange.
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.
An Israeli air strike has claimed two Palestinian lives and wounded three others in a targeted vehicle attack at the Nur Shams refugee camp, marking another deadly episode in escalating West Bank violence. This latest military action, jointly conducted by Israeli forces and Shin Bet, underscores the growing tensions in the region since October 2023, with casualties mounting on both sides.
In a night-time raid near Jenin, Israeli forces cornered and killed two Palestinian militants accused of a deadly January bus attack that killed three Israelis. The operation, part of an ongoing large-scale military campaign in the West Bank, resulted in one Israeli soldier being injured during the firefight.
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.
Russia has endorsed the Qatar-brokered Gaza ceasefire while emphasising its potential as a steppingstone towards comprehensive peace between Israel and Palestinians. The Kremlin's measured response, delivered through multiple senior officials, balances optimism for peace with pragmatic caution about the agreement's implementation.
South Africa's foreign affairs minister Lamola welcomes the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, emphasising the urgent need for Palestinian sovereignty and calling for accountability in the wake of Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
Palestinian New Federation of Trade Unions (PNFTU) sent a poignant letter of solidarity to the miners and communities affected by the crisis at Margaret Mine in Stilfontein.