5 d. ago Tensions rise as Israel says body released by Hamas was not that of a hostage

In all, Israel has been awaiting the return of the bodies of 28 deceased hostages.

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5 d. ago Hamas hands over four more hostage bodies as 600 aid trucks to enter Gaza

Israel will allow Gaza’s key Rafah crossing to reopen on Wednesday for humanitarian aid.

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6 d. ago Gaza ceasefire: Uncertainty surrounds next stages of Donald Trump’s peace plan

Israelis and Palestinians celebrate hostage and prisoner releases, Trump refuses to be drawn on two-state solution

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7 d. ago Live updates: Trump hails ‘historic dawn of a new Middle East’ in Knesset address

US president says war is over after Hamas releases remaining Israeli hostages

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7 d. ago Trump hails ‘historic dawn of a new Middle East’ in Knesset address

US president says war is over after Hamas releases remaining Israeli hostages

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7 d. ago Trump hails 'historic dawn of a new Middle East' during speech to Israel's parliament

The US president received a hero’s welcome in Tel Aviv after 20 living hostages were released by Hamas this morning.

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7 d. ago Emotional scenes in Israel and Palestine as captives from both sides are released

Earlier this morning, Hamas released the final 20 living Israeli hostages, all of whom have since arrived in Israel.

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7 d. ago Trump addresses Israeli parliament after Hamas releases remaining hostages

US president says war is over as Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners

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7 d. ago Trump told he is 'greatest friend' Israel ever had in the White House ahead of Knesset speech

The US president has received a hero’s welcome in Tel Aviv after 20 living hostages were released by Hamas this morning.

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7 d. ago Hamas releases all 20 remaining hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal

US president Donald Trump is in the Middle East to celebrate the ceasefire and hostage accord between Israel and Hamas.

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7 d. ago Hamas releases all 20 Israeli hostages ahead of ceasefire deadline

Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu says prisoner release ‘is the beginning of a new path’

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7 d. ago All 20 living hostages released by Hamas as part of ceasefire deal with Israel

Tens of thousands of Israelis are watching the transfers at public screenings across the country.

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7 d. ago All 20 living hostages released by Hamas have arrived in Israel

Crowds have gathered in Ramallah to welcome home some of the Palestinian prisoners and hostages released today.

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7 d. ago Freed Palestinians arrive in West Bank city of Ramallah to cheering crowds

Earlier this morning, Hamas released 20 living Israeli hostages, all of whom have since arrived in Israel.

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7 d. ago Hamas hands over seven hostages as part of ceasefire agreement

Tens of thousands of Israelis are watching the transfers at public screenings across the country.

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7 d. ago Israel receives seven hostages released by Hamas as part of ceasefire agreement

The Israeli military said the Red Cross was on its way to collect more hostages.

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8 d. ago What to know as Israel and Gaza await release of hostages, prisoners – and aid

Preparations appeared under way on Sunday for the freeing of the 48 hostages and the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

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8 d. ago Last living October 7th hostages due to be released ahead of Trump’s arrival in Israel

Freeing of 20 Israelis will trigger release of 2,000 Palestinian prisoners under ceasefire deal terms

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8 d. ago Trump setting off for Middle East to mark Gaza ceasefire deal

Israeli troops on Friday finished withdrawing from parts of Gaza, triggering a 72-hour countdown for Hamas to release the Israeli hostages.

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8 d. ago Ceasefire holds in Gaza in advance of hostage release and Donald Trump’s visit to Israel

Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners due to be released Monday

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