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Hamas Says Next Hostage Release to Israel Is Back On After Delay

Militant group accused Israel of violating terms of cease-fire

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Inside the 'excruciating' work of a secret US cell that secured the release of 50 hostages

Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire deal for at least four days in exchange for the release of hostages held by Hamas and prisoners in Israel.

Israel-Hamas hostage deal delayed

US officials involved in negotiations say the two sides are still working out “final logistical details”

 

Israel approves hostage deal with Hamas – media

The ceasefire is expected to last at least four days, unless the Supreme Court blocks the agreement

Israel and Hamas agree deal for release of some hostages and four-day ceasefire

Fifty Israeli hostages held in Gaza will be freed over four days in exchange for the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners and a lull in Israeli military operations

US says Israel hostage deal 'closer than ever'

A deal to release hostages taken from Israel during Hamas's attacks last month is "closer than ever before", according to a senior US official.

Israel says CCTV shows hostages at Gaza hospital

The Israeli military has released footage which it says shows hostages being taken into Gaza's largest hospital after the deadly Hamas attacks of 7 October.

Bowen: Ceasefire demands will grow without proof of Hamas HQ at Al-Shifa

It is now days since Israeli forces entered Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, and what appears to be happening on Friday is that they are continuing their search for evidence of this being a key Hamas command centre.

South African ruling party backs cutting ties with Israel

The African National Congress said it could not support the “genocidal actions of the Israeli regime”

France issues arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

Paris (AFP) – France has issued an international arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, accused of complicity in crimes against humanity over chemical attacks in 2013, a judicial source and plaintiffs in the case said Wednesday.

Israeli troops enter Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital after gunbattle at gates

Doctor inside hospital says tanks on grounds, gunfire heard

King of Jordan: A two-state solution would be a victory for our common humanity

Today’s human suffering and global tensions urge us to adhere to the norms of humanity before we reach a moral breaking point for all.

Macron explains ‘killing babies’ remark to Israeli president

The French leader told Isaac Herzog that he did not intend to accuse Israel of deliberately harming Palestinian civilians

More than 100,000 people march in Paris against anti-Semitism

Thousands of marchers joined French lawmakers in Paris on Sunday to condemn a surge in anti-Semitism in France during the conflict in the Gaza Strip, but arguments over political participation clouded an intended show of unity. 

In pictures: Israel at war with Hamas

Updated 5:46 AM EST, Sun November 12, 2023

Fighting Rages Near Gaza’s Main Hospital as Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire Calls

Organizers say tens of thousands of people attended a rally Saturday evening for Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

‘What we are doing in Gaza we can also do in Beirut’ – Israel

Defense minister warns Hezbollah against making a ‘grave mistake’ if it continues to attack areas near Israel’s northern border

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