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Israel says eight of the remaining 26 hostages to be released by Hamas during the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire agreement have died. Government spokesman David Mencer told reporters that Israel had received a list from a Palestinian militant group overnight that provided information about the hostages’ condition. “The …

Unlike last weekend’s hostage handover in Gaza, today’s events have been largely motivated by Hamas. The four girls emerged from vehicles guarded by masked gunmen and were taken to a prepared area, where a Red Cross official had just signed documents with a Hamas fighter. Click here to join our …

Hamas says it is still waiting for Israel to send a list of Palestinian prisoners – including women and children – it plans to release today as part of a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement. In a statement, Hamas says the ceasefire stipulates that for every Israeli hostage released, 30 …

By:Abdihakim Siyad Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday so long as it was approved …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza is “far from Israel’s basic needs” but talks will continue. His comments came after Hamas said it had accepted the terms of the deal offered by Qatari and Egyptian negotiators. “The ball is now in …

South Africa has submitted a case to the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide during its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The application alleges that Israel, in violation of the Genocide Convention, has committed acts and omissions with specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa emphasizes …