5 h. ago With hostages freed, Netanyahu bids for political redemption

Israeli premier wagers Trump can help rewrite narrative around worst security failure in nation’s history

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8 h. ago Biden hails Trump's Gaza peace deal while attempting to take some credit as last 20 hostages are freed from 'unimaginable hell'

Former President Joe Biden has praised Donald Trump for his success in negotiating a peace deal which allowed the 20 remaining Hamas survivors to return home.

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8 h. ago The veneer of respectability given to Hamas is an open wound: ALEX BRUMMER

The tears of relief flowed freely among members of my family, scattered as they are across the globe as the 20 Israeli hostages who are still alive were freed yesterday from the hands of evil.

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9 h. ago SARAH VINE: It's so hard to stomach that 250 murdering terrorists will be free. But stomach it we must...

Witnessing the unalloyed joy and relief on the faces of the surviving Israeli hostages as they were finally freed yesterday was a deeply emotional moment.

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11 h. ago Crowds erupt in Tel Aviv as Israeli hostages freed in historic prisoner exchange

Hostage Square erupted into song as the names of the freed Israeli hostages were read out over loudspeakers, while a giant screen showed live footage of them being handed over to Israeli troops as part of a US-brokered peace deal.

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12 h. ago Moment buses carrying 2,000 freed Palestinian prisoners including murderers & terrorists arrive in Gaza

ISRAELIS are counting the cost of having the 20 ­hostages home as buses carrying nearly 2,000 freed Palestinians — including murderers and terrorists — arrived in Gaza. Around 250 serious offenders serving life sentences in Israel were being welcomed back to Palestinian communities, along with 1,750 detainees held in Gaza. And many of the notorious...

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14 h. ago Trump hails 'historic' Gaza deal at peace summit with world leaders: 'Prayers of millions have been answered'

Donald Trump has hailed his “historic” peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which saw hundreds of hostages and prisoners released earlier today.

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14 h. ago Trump vows lasting peace in Middle East and talks rebuilding Gaza as he signs Egypt accord — but offers few details

Signing caps off a day-long victory lap for Trump as Israeli hostages were freed after two years of Hamas captivity

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15 h. ago Israeli hostages release brings tears of joy in Tel Aviv as grim details of captivity emerge

Hostage Square burst into song as the names of the freed Israeli hostages rang out over tannoy systems - a large screen airing live footage of them being handed over to Israeli troopsas part of a US-brokered peace deal

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16 h. 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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17 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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18 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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19 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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21 h. ago Watch emotional moment freed hostage Eitan Mor reunited with family in Israel

This is the moment freed hostage Eitan Mor is reunited with his family in Israel after his release from Hamas captivity on Monday (13 October).

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21 h. 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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22 h. ago Gaza latest LIVE: Donald Trump hails 'historic dawn of new Middle East' as freed Israeli hostages reunited with loved ones

US President Donald Trump addressing Israel’s parliament after declaring ‘the war is over’

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22 h. ago Trump heralds dawn of a new Middle East in historic speech as hostages are freed and test of fragile Gaza ceasefire begins

President Donald Trump trumpeted the dawn of a 'new Middle East' during a speech before the Israeli parliament on Monday, just over two years after Hamas militants invaded Israel.

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22 h. ago Gaza latest LIVE: Donald Trump addresses Knesset as freed Israeli hostages hug loved ones

US President Donald Trump addressing Israel’s parliament after declaring ‘the war is over’

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23 h. ago Israeli hostages released: all living captives freed as Trump receives standing ovation at Knesset – latest updates

Donald Trump to speak to Israeli parliament as released hostages are seen in first imagesFull report: Hamas releases Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaExplainer: 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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24 h. ago Watch live: Donald Trump addresses Knesset after Israeli hostages freed

Watch live as Donald Trump is set to address the Knesset as authorities confirmed that Hamas has released all of the 20 living Israeli hostages that were being held in Gaza on Monday, 13 October.

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