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'It means the world': Israelis rejoice as four hostages freed
Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

'It means the world': Israelis rejoice as four hostages freed

The military named the rescued hostages as Noa Argamani, 26, Almog Meir Jan, 22, Andrey Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 41, all of whom were abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7.
Israel and Hamas trade strikes as Palestinian toll mounts
Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Israel and Hamas trade strikes as Palestinian toll mounts

Smoke again clouded the sky over the north of the Palestinian territory, whose Hamas government said 240 people had been killed since a pause in hostilities expired early Friday and combat resumed.
Gaza negotiators try to get Israel, Hamas to agree to extend truce again
Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Gaza negotiators try to get Israel, Hamas to agree to extend truce again

After two last-minute extensions, the enemies marked on Thursday the seventh day of a Qatari-mediated truce with the exchange of eight hostages and 30 Palestinian prisoners as well as the infusion of more humanitarian aid into the shattered Gaza Strip.
Israel and Hamas extend truce for one day
Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Israel and Hamas extend truce for one day

The warring parties have agreed a pause in fighting to allow time for the militant group to release Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Thai relatives overjoyed for Gaza hostage returns
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Thai relatives overjoyed for Gaza hostage returns

Thailand's foreign ministry said Saturday that 10 Thai hostages had been released by Hamas and would be returned to the kingdom "as soon as possible", after undergoing medical checks in Israel.
Second hostage group returns to Israel after Hamas release
Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Second hostage group returns to Israel after Hamas release

The handover came hours later than expected after the militant group accused Israel of violating the exchange agreement, claims denied by Israeli officials. 
Hamas frees hostages as Gaza truce takes hold
Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Hamas frees hostages as Gaza truce takes hold

Thirteen Israeli hostages captured during Palestinian militants' cross-border raids were back in Israeli territory where they would undergo medical checks before being reunited with their families, the army said.
Hopes for hostages as Israel, Hamas, Qatar say progress in talks
Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Hopes for hostages as Israel, Hamas, Qatar say progress in talks

The Indonesian Hospital lies near Gaza's largest refugee camp Jabalia, which has been the scene of intense Israeli bombing.
Released by Hamas, American mother, daughter reunited with family in Israel
Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Released by Hamas, American mother, daughter reunited with family in Israel

Judith Tai Raanan, 59, and her daughter Natalie, 17, were handed over to Israeli forces at the Gaza Strip border on Friday, becoming the first captives whose release by Hamas has been confirmed by both sides since the latest round of Arab-Israeli bloodshed erupted.
Papuan rebels have released telecom worker hostages, police say
Archipelago 2 years ago

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Papuan rebels have released telecom worker hostages, police say

A group of telecommunications workers taken hostage by an armed rebel group in the Papuan Highlands has been released, the local police have said, in the latest kidnapping crisis in the restive region.
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