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Hamas says second phase of Gaza ceasefire talks underway
Gaza: Hamas said on Tuesday that talks on the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel have begun, focusing on shelter, relief, and reconstruction in the devastated Palestinian enclave. “Currently,…
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Israeli hostages freed from Gaza rarely saw sunlight, families say
The families of hostages freed from Gaza over the weekend, the latest release in the ceasefire deal, described difficult conditions — including rarely seeing the sun — during their captivity. The six-week…
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Hamas warns of humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urges int’l action
Gaza: Hamas declared the Gaza Strip a “disaster zone”, warning of an unprecedented catastrophe that threatens the lives of its over 2.4 million people, as widespread destruction continues and essential resources run…
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At least 50 patients from Gaza enter Egypt via Rafah crossing
Cairo: Fifty patients from the Gaza Strip entered Egypt on Saturday through the Rafah crossing, the only link between the Palestinian enclave and Egypt, Egypt’s state-run Nile TV reported. They are the…
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Israel expects three hostages to be released at two Gaza locations
Jerusalem: Israel Defense Forces (IDF) expects that the release of three Israeli hostages planned for Saturday morning will take place at two locations in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV News…
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Rafah crossing open to receive patients from Gaza: Egyptian official
Cairo: The Rafah crossing, the only channel linking Egypt with the Gaza Strip, is open and will start receiving patients from Gaza, Governor of Egypt’s North Sinai Governorate Khaled Megawer said. “The…
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Israel receives list of three hostages to be freed from Gaza
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said Friday that Israel has received the list of three Israeli civilian hostages Hamas will release on Saturday. The list includes Israeli-French citizen Ofer Calderon, 54, Israeli-American…
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Israel PM Netanyahu welcomes home released hostages
Jerusalem: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a statement welcoming home the three Israelis who were released on Thursday from captivity in Gaza — Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses.…
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UNRWA continues aid delivery in Gaza, West Bank despite Israeli ban: UN
United Nations: The United Nations relief agency for Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA, is continuing its mandate despite an Israeli ban coming into effect, a UN spokesman said. In October 2024, the…
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Hamas hands captive Israeli soldier Agam Berger over to Red Cross in Gaza
Gaza Strip: Hamas on Thursday, January 30, handed captive Israeli soldier Agam Berger over to the Red Cross in the Gaza Strip. Thursday’s release is part of a ceasefire that began January…
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Jordan sends another 16 aid helicopters to Gaza
Amman: Jordan sent another 16 aid helicopters to Gaza as part of its ongoing efforts to deliver assistance to the coastal enclave. The helicopters carried 20 tonnes of humanitarian and relief aid,…
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Two Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in occupied West Bank
Jerusalem: The Palestinian Health Ministry says two Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire in the occupied West Bank overnight and into Wednesday. A 23-year-old man was shot dead in Tulkarem and a…
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Watch: Iran unveils ‘Gaza’ drone with 35-hour flight endurance
In a significant move, the Islamic Republic of Iran unveiled a super-heavy drone named Gaza during a Great Prophet Authority a large-scale military held in the western province of Kermanshah. The addition…
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Displaced Palestinians return to north Gaza first time since war began
In a major development, tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians began returning to the northern Gaza Strip on Monday morning, January 27, via Rashid Coastal Street. This marks the first time they…
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Palestinian president condemns Trump’s suggestion on Gaza
Ramallah: The office of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has sharply condemned US President Donald Trump’s suggestion to “clean out” the Gaza Strip and request that Egypt and Jordan take in more Palestinians.…