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US President Donald Trump cautioned Hamas on Wednesday, stating that Israeli forces could return to Gaza on his command if the Palestinian militant group fails to comply with the ceasefire agreement. Trump emphasized the importance of disarming Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza, which would be monitored independently. The US President also
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Mideast Wars Deceased Hostages On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, resulting in the deaths of multiple hostages. In exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, Hamas returned the remains of nine hostages and freed the last 20 living hostages taken during the
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The latest developments in the Gaza ceasefire agreement highlight the complexities and humanitarian concerns of the ongoing conflict. Two years after the initial ceasefire deal, the fragile agreement continues to be tested, with both sides trading blame for violations. On the ground, thousands of Israelis have been affected by the
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The Israeli government has announced that it will prevent the opening of a key aid crossing into Gaza and reduce the number of trucks allowed into the territory due to Hamas's failure to meet its obligations under the ceasefire agreement. The agreement, brokered by the US, required Hamas
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Hamas's military wing, the Qassam Brigades, announced that it had handed over 10 coffins containing the remains of Israeli and foreign nationals, but said it needed special equipment to find and extract the remainder of the deceased captives, sparking concerns that the cease-fire in the Gaza Strip may
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US President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that if Hamas fails to implement the terms of his ceasefire agreement, he would consider allowing Israel to resume a military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Trump emphasized the importance of Hamas fulfilling its commitment to return the remains of Israeli captives and disarm,
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Israeli authorities have imposed new restrictions on aid entering the besieged Gaza Strip, allowing only 300 aid trucks daily, less than half of the originally agreed number. The decision, made through Israel's Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), excludes fuel and gas except for specific humanitarian
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As the world focuses on the released Israeli hostages and freed Palestinian prisoners following the ceasefire in Gaza, foreign journalists are being kept at a distance from the center of the story. Israel has banned external reporters from independently entering the Gaza Strip since the start of the war, and
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The fragile six-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas hangs in the balance, with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warning that Israel will resume fighting and pursue the "absolute defeat" of Hamas if the Islamic group does not demilitarize and return all bodies of hostages in its custody. The
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Ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement by Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip have resulted in further civilian casualties and mounting concerns over famine risks. The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) reported on Wednesday that Israeli forces carried out 36 airstrikes, artillery attacks, and shootings since the ceasefire
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Hamas's military wing, the Qassam Brigades, announced that it had handed over 10 coffins containing the remains of Israeli and foreign nationals, but said it needed special equipment to find and extract the remainder of the deceased captives, sparking concerns that the cease-fire in the Gaza Strip may
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The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel has brought a temporary calm to Gaza, but the region is still plagued by violence as powerful clans vie for control. These clans have been a significant player in Palestinian politics for decades, and their relationships with Hamas and Fatah are constantly evolving. The
