Israel received the remains of four more deceased hostages from Gaza, bringing the total to eight. Hamas handed over the bodies to the ICRC. Identified hostages include Guy Illouz, Bipin Joshi, Daniel Peretz, and Yossi Sharabi. Twenty bodies remain missing, but Hamas plans to transfer four more.
View More Israel Receives Remains of Four Additional Deceased Hostages
President Trump demanded Hamas surrender its weapons or face US and allied enforcement, following a ceasefire. He framed this ultimatum as a move to ensure lasting peace. Israel supported the stance, while Palestinians and some diplomats expressed concerns about renewed conflict.
View More Trump Issues Ultimatum: Hamas Must Disarm or Face U.S. Enforcement
President Trump urged Israel to prioritize Gaza’s reconstruction and peace following a ceasefire that freed Israeli hostages. He demanded Hamas disarm. Netanyahu supported the message, while Palestinians expressed caution. Experts warn of the need for oversight, disarmament, and aid management to maintain stability.
View More Trump Urges Israel to Shift From Military Action to Reconstruction in Knesset Address
Trump warned Hamas to disarm voluntarily or face forcible disarmament by the U.S. and allies. This follows a ceasefire brokered by Trump. The “Twenty-Point Gaza Peace Deal” includes multinational peacekeepers. Concerns exist that forced disarmament could reignite conflict, despite the ceasefire and hostage/detainee exchange.
View More Trump Warns Hamas to Disarm or Face Force as Gaza Ceasefire Holds Tentatively
Hamas agreed in principle to release Israeli hostages as part of a plan to end the Gaza conflict, but wants modifications. They are open to negotiations via mediators and are ready to hand over Gaza’s administration to a technocratic body. Hamas insists on a full Israeli withdrawal and Palestinian rights being addressed.
View More Hamas Says It Agrees to Release Israeli Hostages but Seeks Changes to U.S. Gaza Peace Plan
NEW DELHI: In a significant development, an agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, marking a temporary halt in hostilities with a six-week ceasefire.…
View More Ceasefire deal: Hamas to release 33 hostages, 3 on Day 1 of 35-day plan
NEW DELHI:Â Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached a significant agreement for the release of hostages, despite ongoing delays in a broader ceasefire deal. The…
View More Netanyahu: “We will bring home our loved ones” with hostage deal
NEW DELHI:Israel announced on Monday that it had rescued two Israeli-Argentine hostages from Hamas captivity in Rafah, Gaza, in a daring raid that killed dozens…
View More Israeli forces free hostages from Hamas in Gaza raid
The two hostages have been identified as Nurit Yitzhak and Yochved Lifshitz, who had been captured and taken off to the Gaza Strip NEW DELHI:…
View More Hamas releases 2 hostages, accuses Israel of not accepting them
