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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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 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 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 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 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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1 week ago Israel approves hostage release deal with Hamas, US troops in Middle East will help 'oversee' truce

One US official said “no US troops are intended to go into Gaza”.

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1 week ago Israel and Hamas agree pause in Gaza war and release of hostages and prisoners

Uncertainty remains about aspects of the broader peace plan advanced by the administration of US President Donald Trump.

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1 week ago Gaza ceasefire deal: Israeli cabinet to vote on first phase of plan agreed with Hamas overnight

The first phase of the deal would see Hamas release all hostages while Israel would pull its troops back to an agreed line.

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1 week ago Israel and Hamas have agreed to the 'first phase' of a deal that could end the war in Gaza

Hamas is to release all hostages while Israel will pull its troops back to an agreed on line, US President Donald Trump said.

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2 w. ago Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages under Trump's peace plan

Hamas has responded after Trump gave the group a deadline to agree to his plan, or else face “all hell”.

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