53 m. ago Israeli 'Juliet' and her secret commando lover are reunited after being captured by Hamas on October 7 before he hid his identity for two years

Noa Argamani, 27, was dragged away from Avinatan Or, 32, on a motorbike in a harrowing image that went viral and came to sadly embody the atrocity of October 7.

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60 m. ago Ivanka Trump is in Israel for reasons that make no sense whatsoever

The First Daughter has been doing a victory lap for something she had nothing to do with, but perhaps the unapologetic nepotism is the point, writes Holly Baxter

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67 m. ago All living Israeli hostages freed and hundreds of Palestinian detainees and prisoners released as Trump leads Egypt summit – live

US president in Egypt alongside world leaders after Israeli families welcome hostages home and Palestinian detainees are freedHamas releases 20 remaining living Israeli hostagesJoy and sorrow as Palestinian prisoners and detainees returnDonald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Israeli hostage forced to dig own grave by Hamas reunited with his family after two years

Evyatar David endured 738 days in captivity after being taken hostage at the Nova music festival on 7 October

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2 h. ago In pictures: Joyous scenes as freed hostages return to Israel after two years in captivity

The hostages have been held in captivity in Gaza since the October 7 attacks in 2023 when they were kidnapped by Hamas.

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2 h. ago Trump attends Egypt summit after hailing ‘historic dawn of a new Middle East’

President addressed Knesset after release of all remaining living Israeli hostages from Gaza

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2 h. ago ‘All we see is destruction’: Palestinians pulling bodies from the rubble of Gaza fear the fragile ceasefire will not last

As aid trickles in, families reunite and homes are returned to, Gazans tell The Independent that they are still in danger

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2 h. ago Trump declares next stage of Gaza peace talks underway as Israel lashes out over hostage remains: Live updates

LIVE: Hamas has released the first seven Israeli hostages as part of a monumental ceasefire agreement with Israel.

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3 h. ago 'We can start to breathe again': Friends rejoice as Israeli hostage seen digging his own grave is freed

In August, disturbing footage emerged showing Evyatar in captivity where he claimed he was digging his own grave

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3 h. ago The day Israel has dreamt of: How emotional hostage releases unfolded as Trump hails 'dawn of a new Middle East'

Donald Trump has today heralded a 'new dawn' for the Middle East as he addressed Israel's parliament after meeting with the families of hostages released from Gaza.

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3 h. ago Trump arrives in Egypt after hailing ‘historic dawn of a new Middle East’

Address to Knesset followed release of all remaining living Israeli hostages in Gaza

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3 h. ago What has Hamas done to the bodies of the dead Israeli hostages? Relatives face anguish after terrorists claim they don't know where some are

While Hamas has been instructed to hand over 28 bodies as part of the peace deal, it is expected to only hand over four this afternoon. Picture shows Hamas handing over bodies in February.

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3 h. ago Trump calls for ‘ultimate prize of peace in the Middle East’ after Israeli hostages released

Trump said the freeing of hostages under a ceasefire deal put an end to the "long nightmare" for both Israelis and Palestinians

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4 h. ago Israel hostages: Emotional reunion scenes as prisoners freed by Gaza peace deal

The friends and loved ones have reacted with delight after Hamas released all surviving hostages from Gaza on Monday as part of a ceasefire following two years of brutal war between Israel and Hamas

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4 h. ago Joy, relief and tears: Overwhelming emotions as Israeli hostages are finally reunited with their families after more than 730 days in captivity

The twenty living hostages were returned to Israel on Monday under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, James C. Reynolds and Nicole Wootton-Cane report

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4 h. ago Wife of Israeli hostage calls daughters to tell them ‘daddy is back’ after father’s release

This is the moment the wife of an Israeli hostage calls their daughters to tell them “daddy is back” after their father’s release in Gaza.

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4 h. ago 'Now we can breathe again': Family of Israeli hostage who was starved and forced to dig his own grave jump for joy as Mail joins them to watch his release

For 738 days all they saw of Evyatar David were images of his torture in the bowels of Gaza but today those who love him most finally saw a picture to make them smile.

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5 h. ago Israeli hostage's distressingly thin appearance as he prepares for reunion with girlfriend filmed being kidnapped during October 7

Israeli hostage Avinatan Or appeared distressingly thin Monday as he was released from Hamas captivity as part of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement.

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5 h. ago The war in Gaza is over, says Trump. Now who will be responsible for maintaining the peace? | Roy Schwartz

Israelis believe their interests are better served by Washington than Jerusalem. But will Trump and Netanyahu’s focus change now the hostages are home?Roy Schwartz is a senior editor and op-ed contributor at HaaretzThe streets of Tel Aviv felt empty this Monday morning. Apart from people rushing to work or walking their dogs, the place seemed relatively deserted. Even some of the most popular coffee spots had more vacant seats than occupied ones. This day feels like a holy day – not because it actually is one (it’s Simchat Torah Eve) – but because of the return of the last 20 living hostages from Hamas captivity. There was no need to ask where everyone was. Thousands had gathered in “Hostages Square” in Tel Aviv (formerly known as Museum Square – and who knows if that name will ever return). Others were glued to their television screens at home, as if it were the World Cup final. Thinking about it, the war’s final act trumps even that. Apparently, the sound of silence can be full of...

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5 h. ago Trump hails 'historic dawn of a new Middle East' as Hamas releases Israeli hostages

A peace deal is due to be signed in Egypt

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