4 h. ago Most UK adults remain optimistic about future, Red Cross study shows

A new study has found that 70% of UK adults feel hopeful about their future

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10 h. ago Gaza ceasefire live: JD Vance has ‘great optimism’ truce will hold as he meets Netanyahu

On a visit to Israel, the US vice-president said Washington would not set a deadline for the group to disarm under the US-brokered dealIsrael has completed the identification of the bodies of two more hostages, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday, the Associated Press (AP) reports. Authorities identified the deceased hostages as Arie Zalmanovich and Tamir Adar. Their bodies were transported in coffins by the Red Cross and handed over to the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip. A military ceremony attended by the chief rabbi of the Israel Defense Forces was planned for later in the day, Netanyahu’s office said. The two were killed in kibbutz Nir Oz during the 7 October 2023, attack by Hamas militants, which triggered the two-year war. Since the ceasefire began on 10 October, the remains of 15 hostages have been returned to Israel. Another 13 still need to be recovered in Gaza and handed over, a key element to the ceasefire agreement. Meanwhile, the burial of m...

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7 d. ago Palestinian bodies returned by Israel show signs of torture and execution, say doctors

Almost all had been blindfolded and had gunshot wounds between the eyes, says doctor at Nasser hospital in GazaGaza ceasefire – latest updatesMany of the 90 bodies of Palestinians returned to Gaza by Israeli authorities under the ceasefire deal showed signs of torture and execution, including blindfolds, cuffed hands and bullet wounds in the head, according to doctors’ accounts.As part of the US-brokered truce, Hamas has handed over the bodies of some of the hostages who died in the course of the war, and Israel has transferred two groups of 45 Palestinians killed during the fighting. The exchange was carried out through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Hamas hands over bodies of more Israeli hostages after Donald Trump threatened to 'violently' disarm the terror group if it did not return remains to grieving families

The IDF has stated it has received four bodies which were handed over by the Red Cross, following four that were handed over earlier.

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8 d. ago Red Cross teams search Gaza ruins for the remains of Israeli hostages after Hamas were warned they had until tonight to return the remaining bodies

The International Committee of the charity said it may take considerable time to hand over the remains of hostages and detainees killed in the Israel-Hamas war

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9 d. ago 'You are coming home': surviving Israeli hostages freed after two years in Gaza – video report

All 20 remaining living Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas after more than two years in captivity in Gaza. Hostages were handed over to the Red Cross before finally rejoining their families with the help of the Israeli army. Hamas had allowed some of the hostages to make video calls home on Monday morning before their release.Emotional footage was shared by Israeli broadcasters to an estimated 65,000 people gathered in front of large screens in 'hostages square' in Tel Aviv and to millions more watching the coverage at home. Hundreds were there from the early hours of Monday and tens of thousands more joined them as the morning went on where they watched live footage of events from large screens on two sides of the square. Israeli ministers had approved overnight a list of 1,718 Palestinian prisoners due to be releasedHamas releases 20 remaining living Israeli hostages after two years in GazaGaza ceasefire – live updatesAs Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt...

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9 d. ago Tearful mum tells hostage son 'you're coming home' as he's released by Hamas

The Red Cross confirmed it had received seven of the 20 Israeli hostages who were abducted by Hamas on October 7, with plans to move them into Israel-controlled areas before they're returned to their elated families

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9 d. ago Hamas releases first seven of 20 Israeli hostages after two years in Gaza

Group handed over to Red Cross as Israeli ministers approve list of more than 1,700 Palestinians for releaseGaza ceasefire – live updatesThe first seven of the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas after more than two years in captivity in Gaza, according to the Israeli military.The group were handed over to the Red Cross ahead of being reunited with their families by the Israeli military at the Re’im reception point near the Gaza border. They were named by as Matan Engerst, Guy Gilboa Dalal, Alon Ohel, Gali and Zivi Berman, Eitan Mor and Omari Moran. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Hi mum, I'm free! Incredible moment Israeli mother speaks to her son over the phone as he is released by Hamas along with six others after 738 days in hellish captivity

Einav Zangauker can be seen talking with her son, 25-year-old Matan Zangauker, who is one of the 20 Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas to the Red Cross .

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9 d. ago Gaza latest LIVE: Israeli hostages handed to Red Cross by Hamas as Donald Trump arrives in Tel Aviv

US President Donald Trump declares ‘the war is over’ as he flies to Israel on Air Force One to address the Knesset

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9 d. ago Israeli hostage release: Netanyahu welcomes Trump with second group of hostages expected to be released shortly – live updates

Israeli PM greets US president at Ben Gurion airport as Red Cross travels to collect second group of living captivesFull report: Hamas releases first seven of 20 Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaWho are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Explainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Donald 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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9 d. ago Moment Red Cross transports first released Israeli hostages from Gaza City

Red cross vehicles left Gaza City on Monday (October 13) after Hamas handed over the first group of the last surviving Israeli hostages seized in the October 7 attack.

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9 d. ago Jewish TV anchor Sharri Markson breaks down on Australian TV as the first seven Israeli hostages are released by Hamas to the Red Cross

A Jewish TV news anchor has broken down after receiving confirmation the first Israeli hostages had been released by Hamas .

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9 d. ago First seven Israeli hostages released by Hamas as Gaza peace deal handover starts

The first seven Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas, according to the International Red Cross Committee, as crowds gathered in Tel Aviv erupted into celebration.

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9 d. ago First Israeli hostages are released to the Red Cross by Hamas after 737 days in captivity hell: Live updates

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

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9 d. ago First Israeli hostages finally released as peace deal handover begins as full list of 20 revealed

The Red Cross has received the first seven Israeli hostages released by Hamas in northern Gaza Strip after the ceasefire deal was signed

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9 d. ago Israeli hostage release: IDF says Red Cross on way to pick up first Gaza hostages

Donald Trump is due to arrive in Israel shortly after the expected release of 20 living Israeli hostages at 8am local timeFull report: Israel expects all 20 living hostages to be freed from Gaza on Monday morningExplainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Who are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Donald 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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9 d. ago Gaza latest LIVE: Israeli hostages handed to Red Cross by Hamas as Trump declares 'the war is over'

US President Donald Trump declares ‘the war is over’ as he flies to Israel on Air Force One to address the Knesset

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1 week ago Starved, tortured and made to dig their own graves by Hamas... The ordeal of Israeli hostages will finally come to an end in HOURS after 737 days in captivity

It is believed they will all be released at the same time and transported to the Red Cross in six to eight vehicles.

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1 week ago Starved, tortured and made to dig their own graves by Hamas... The ordeal of Israeli hostages will finally come to an end in HOURS after 734 days in captivity

It is believed they will all be released at the same time and transported to the Red Cross in six to eight vehicles.

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