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Agreement reached to exchange Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages’ bodies

An agreement has been finalized under Egyptian mediation to release all Palestinian prisoners who were scheduled for release last week in exchange for the bodies of four Israeli hostages, according to reports from Egyptian state-linked media on Tuesday. Hamas has confirmed the arrangement, stating that......

Hamas completes final phase of hostage release under Gaza ceasefire agreement

Hamas has begun releasing six Israeli hostages in Gaza, marking the final stage of the agreed-upon prisoner exchange under the initial phase of the recent ceasefire. The first two captives, Tal Shoham, 40, and Avera Mengistu, 38, were freed in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Saturday morning. Shoham was abducted......

Hamas to return bodies of four Israeli hostages under ceasefire agreement

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya announced that the movement would hand over the bodies of four Israeli hostages next Thursday. Al-Hayya stated that the body of Israeli prisoner Bibas would be released first, while Israel is expected to reciprocate by freeing Palestinian prisoners on Saturday. He added......

Lebanon's Concerns Over Israel's Military Withdrawal Deadline

As the deadline for Israel's military withdrawal from southern Lebanon approaches, the Lebanese government is expressing growing concerns about whether all Israeli troops will leave as planned by February 18. This anxiety comes amid ongoing small-scale attacks by Israeli forces, highlighting the......

US-Israel strategy to defeat Hamas and address regional stability

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have presented a unified stance on eradicating Hamas in Gaza, emphasizing their shared approach to Hamas and Iran. Rubio's visit to Israel, part of his first Middle East trip as Secretary of State under President Donald......

Gaza ceasefire under strain as US diplomat pushes controversial plan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Sunday, seeking to bolster a fragile Gaza ceasefire amid ongoing tensions and controversy over the US-backed plan for the region. Rubio’s visit, his first to the Middle East as Washington’s......

Hostage exchange amid fragile ceasefire in Gaza

Hamas publicly displayed three Israeli hostages in Gaza before transferring them to the Red Cross under a ceasefire agreement that involves exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The hostages, Iair Horn (46), Sagui Dekel Chen (36), and Alexander Troufanov (29), were captured during the October......

Hamas announces the names of three Israeli prisoners ahead of their release

A senior Hamas official announced on Friday that Palestinian armed factions in Gaza will release three Israeli prisoners on Saturday as part of the ceasefire agreement. Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for Hamas' military wing, confirmed that the group will free Sagi Dekel, Chen, and Yair Horn. In......

Netanyahu Threatens to End Gaza Ceasefire If Hostages Are Not Released

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza will end if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages by midday on Saturday. His statement follows Hamas’ announcement that it would delay the scheduled release, accusing Israel of violating ceasefire terms. After......