ISRAEL HOSTAGES

Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant reported that 60% of Hamas fighters have been "eliminated or wounded" since the conflict began with Hamas's October 7 attacks. Speaking in parliament, Gallant reiterated Israel's commitment to its war objective...

Hamas has agreed to engage in talks with the U.S. to release Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men, as part of an agreement to end the Gaza war. The group has dropped a demand for a permanent ceasefire prior to negotiations. Efforts to secure...

Hamas is open to discussing a hostage deal and ending the Gaza war without a complete and permanent ceasefire, as mediators work to facilitate negotiations between the Palestinian militants and Israel. The easing of Hamas's stance follows increased ...

Relatives and supporters gathered on Saturday in Tel Aviv for a weekly rally demanding a deal to release the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. "Mr Prime Minister, give the negotiation team room to manoeuvre and return with a deal and bring e...

Hamas tentatively approves US-backed phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping demand for immediate complete end to war. The Potential deal includes six-week cease-fire, hostage releases, withdrawal of Israeli forces, return of displaced people, and ...

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu informed U.S. President Biden about resuming talks with Hamas for a hostage release deal, led by Mossad. Mediated by Egypt and Qatar, the talks stalled but resumed after Hamas showed flexibility. Netanyahu insists on...

Tens of thousands protested across Israel on Saturday, demanding new elections and the return of hostages held in Gaza. In Tel Aviv, author David Grossman and former Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling for immedi...

The proposed cease-fire deal for Gaza is influenced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas' leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. Both leaders face significant political and personal pressures that may influence their decision-making. Hamas ...

Israeli Police released new footage showing the rescue of Noa Argamani from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip. Argamani has been one of the most recognizable faces of those abducted on Oct 7, following a widely circulated video of terrorists taking ...

The Israeli military successfully rescued four hostages from Gaza, who had been captured by Hamas Palestinian militants during an attack on the Supernova music festival in southern Israel on October 7. The captives were identified as Noa Argamani, A...

The Israel Defense Force (IDF) dropped fresh footage of the military operation which led to the rescue of four hostages. Gaza War Day 248: IDF releases new footage showing rescue of hostages from Hamas captivity

Israel rescued four hostages—Noa Argamani (25), Almog Meir Jan (21), Andrey Kozlov (27), and Shlomi Ziv (40)—during a special operation in Nuseirat on Saturday. The hostages were freed from two separate locations. Hamas had kidnapped around 250 host...

Israeli forces continue to target central Gaza after a deadly hostage rescue raid. The Gaza health ministry reported 274 Palestinians killed, including women and children, by Israeli special forces during the operation to rescue hostages held by Ham...

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, in response to an Israeli offensive in Gaza, stated that Israel cannot impose its choices on the group and any deal must ensure security for Palestinians . Israeli forces rescued four hostages in al-Nuseirat, while Hamas...

Far-right Israeli ministers threaten to quit Netanyahu's government over a potential hostage release deal with Hamas militants outlined by Biden, risking coalition instability amid Gaza war tensions.

U.S. President Joe Biden proposed a three-phase ceasefire plan to end the war in Gaza, involving a ceasefire, release of hostages and prisoners, and Gaza reconstruction, amidst a humanitarian crisis.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Gaza war will continue until Hamas's capacity to govern and make war is eliminated, despite US President Joe Biden offering a new peace roadmap.

President Joe Biden announced Israel's proposal for a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, involving the release of hostages. The proposal outlines a six-week plan for a ceasefire and hostage release, with involvement from Qatar and a diplomatic source. Th...

All Eyes on Rafah (Google Trends): The Palestinian Islamic Jihad released a 30-second video of hostage Alexander (Sasha) Trufanov in Gaza, showing him identifying himself and mentioning future updates. Trufanov was abducted during an October 7 Hamas...