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Hamas in Cairo for hostage talks as Israel briefs aid agencies on Rafah
An Israeli defense official indicated aid agencies would receive 48 hours notice to evacuate Rafah ahead of a military operation, humanitarian officials said.
Israel-Gaza war: Tens of thousands rally for hostage deal as Gaza ceasefire talks continue
Negotiators have resumed long-running ceasefire talks in Cairo - brokered by Egypt and Qatar - on pausing Israel's offensive in Gaza in return for freeing hostages. The main sticking point appears to be whether the deal would be temporary or permanent.
Israel confirms death of Hamas hostage in Gaza
An Israeli man kidnapped by Hamas during its bloody surprise attack on the Middle Eastern country in October has died, the Israeli government said, stating the man's body was being held by the Iran-ba
Pro-Rafah invasion protests escalate amid reports Hamas will accept hostage deal
Sunday's march followed a similar protest led by the Valor Forum Saturday night, following Saturday's reports that Hamas will likely accept a hostage deal in the coming days.
Thousands of Israelis protest to demand hostage return
Thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accept a ceasefire agreement with the Islamist movement Hamas that would see the remaining Israeli hostages brought home from Gaza.
Thousands demonstrate in Israel for hostage agreement with Hamas
Several thousand people demonstrated in Tel Aviv on Saturday evening in favour of a negotiated solution for the release of Israeli hostages held by the militant Islamist group Hamas. There was also loud criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calls for new elections.
U.S. tells Qatar to evict Hamas if it obstructs Israeli hostage deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Qatar’s prime minister to expel Hamas’s political leaders if the group rejects Israel’s latest cease-fire proposal.
CIA Director William Burns in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks
The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
No ceasefire, no hostage deal: Hamas
Hamas says it will not accept a truce that does not completely end the Gaza war, ­accusing Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of “personally hindering” a deal.
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Protests in Tel Aviv and squabbling in Israeli war cabinet amid ceasefire talks with Hamas
Going into the weekend, news reports quoting anonymous sources close to the ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Egypt suggested a compromise could be coming. Outlets in Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Palestine suggested that Hamas was close to agreeing on a multi-stage hostage swap deal that would coincide with temporary pauses in fighting,
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Over 200 days into war, family of American hostage in Gaza strives for deal to bring son home
The parents of an American-Israeli hostage in Gaza are doing everything in their power to bring him back home since the Israel-Hamas war began than 200 […] ...
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Details emerge in Happy Valley hostage situation that ended with man shot, killed
Following a hostage situation that ended with a man being shot and killed by officers on Tuesday, officials have shared more ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Over 200 Days Into War, Family Of American Hostage in Gaza Strives For Deal To Bring Son Home
The parents of an American-Israeli hostage in Gaza are doing everything in their power to bring him back home since the Israel-Hamas war began more than 200 ...
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Critical incident team investigating deputy's fatal shooting of man holding hostage
The Pima County Regional Critical Incident Team has been called in to investigate a deputy's fatal shooting of a 44-year-old ...
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Protesters block roads, clash with cops as PM accused of scorning hostage deal
Three arrested, including ex-aide to MK, at anti-government demonstrations with hostage families to protest prolongment of ...
In Israel, Blinken says Hamas must accept cease-fire deal, offers "cautious optimism" to hostage families
In Israel for his 7th visit during the war in Gaza, Antony Blinken conveys "cautious optimism" to hostage families that a ...
Columbia University facilities worker speaks out after terror takeover: 'They held me hostage'
A Columbia University facilities worker claims he was held hostage by anti-Israel protesters after a mob of anarchists ...