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Netanyahu decries release of wrong body as ceasefire violation
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed revenge Friday for what he described as a “cruel and malicious violation” of the ceasefire agreement after a body that Hamas released as part of…
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Netanyahu says Hamas gave body of ‘Gazan woman’, not hostage
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a body that Hamas militants released during the handover of remains of Israeli hostages is that of a Gazan woman instead of that of Shiri…
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UN chief condemns Hamas parading coffins in Gaza as ‘abhorrent and appalling’
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned as “abhorrent and appalling” the parading in Gaza of coffins bearing the remains of four hostages during a transfer to Israel. “We have seen…
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Who are the hostages freed by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?
The bodies of four Israelis taken captive by Hamas, including those said to be the last female and child hostages in Gaza, were released Thursday, bringing to 28 the number of captives…
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Israel says it has received remains of captives handed over by Hamas in Gaza
The Israeli military says it has received the remains of four captives after Hamas handed them over to the Red Cross in the Gaza Strip. The remains are said to be those…
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Hamas says ready to implement next phases of Gaza truce deal
Gaza: Hamas reaffirmed its willingness to implement the second and third phases of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said in a statement that the group had agreed, at the…
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Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies
Cairo: A top Hamas official says the militant group will free six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and return the bodies of four others on Thursday, a surprise acceleration in releases apparently…
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Kerala procession displays Hamas leaders’ images; BJP files police complaint
A group of people displayed posters of Lebanese slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and slain Hamas leaders including Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh at the “Thrithala Fest” in Kerala’s Palakkad on Sunday…
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Relatives of Israeli hostages terrified as Gaza ceasefire teeters
Tel Aviv: After 16 months of excruciating uncertainty, Idit Ohel finally received word this week that her 24-year-old son, a hostage in Gaza, is still alive. She said she fainted upon hearing…
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Hamas delay in Gaza’s next hostage release brings fear on all sides for ceasefire
Jerusalem: The Hamas announcement that it will delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from Gaza has threatened a fragile truce that’s seen as having the potential to wind down 16…
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Hamas blasts Trump’s statement on ‘ownership’ of Gaza
Jerusalem: A senior Hamas official blasted President Donald Trump’s latest remarks about the US ownership of Gaza, as “absurd.” Izzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, said the comments “reflect a…
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Trump: ‘All hell will break out’ if Hamas hostages not free by Saturday
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday said “all hell will break out” if Hamas does not release the remaining hostages by Saturday 12 o’clock. “Hamas will find out what I mean,”…
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Tears of joy as five Thai hostages return home after a year in Hamas captivity
Bangkok: Thailand witnessed an emotional homecoming as five nationals, held captive by Hamas for more than a year, finally reunited with their families at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sunday, local media reported. The…
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Hamas must release all hostages now: US Secretary of State
Washington: Reiterating US President Donald Trump’s firm stance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the immediate release of all Israeli hostages taken by Hamas, following the return of three captives.…
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Iran’s top leader meets Hamas leaders in Tehran
Tehran: Iran’s supreme leader has met top Hamas leaders in Tehran, state-run IRNA news agency reported Saturday. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei met with Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy chairman of Hamas’ Political Bureau, and…
