Hostages
Israeli officials have identified the remains of two more hostages returned from Gaza, as the country warned Hamas to hand over the rest of the bodies. The Israeli military said the bodies were those of Nova music festivalgoer Inbar Hayman and Sgt. Muhammad al-Atresh, who were killed in fighting on
Hostages
As part of a fragile US-backed ceasefire agreement, Israel confirmed the identification of two more hostage bodies on Thursday, following the release of two coffins by Hamas. The dispute over hostage returns has raged, with Israel accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire and holding back bodies, while Hamas and two
Arab-Israeli conflicts
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
Hostages
As part of a hostage-for-prisoners exchange deal, the Israeli military confirmed the identification of three more hostages whose bodies were returned from Gaza on Tuesday, bringing the total number of bodies of hostages confirmed to have been returned to seven. The releases have brought closure to some families of the
Arab-Israeli conflicts
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
Hostages
In a breakthrough in the ongoing Gaza conflict, Israel has received the bodies of two Israeli hostages that were handed over by Hamas to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the latest transfer carried out under a ceasefire agreement with the Palestinian group. The move comes as
Hostages
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that one of the four bodies of hostages received from Hamas as part of the peace agreement does not match any of the hostages held by the Islamist militant group since the start of the war in October 2023. The four coffins were
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The Israeli military has announced that it will halve the number of trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, citing concerns that Hamas is returning the bodies of hostages at a slower pace than agreed upon in the peace plan. This move comes as the Israeli military confirmed that the Red
Festivals
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has been marked by devastating losses on both sides, with Israel's government expressing "grave concern" over the fate of dozens of citizens held captive. The war, sparked by Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on
Hostages
US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas, warning the terrorist group that it must disarm or face the consequences of being disarmed "quickly and perhaps violently." The threat comes as Hamas fighters executed a group of men in Gaza City, and Israel accused the group
Hostages
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the country will not increase aid to Gaza, including the number of trucks delivering much-needed supplies, in response to Hamas's slow return of hostages. Hamas had agreed to release all 28 dead hostages by Monday, but only eight bodies had been
Hostages
Prominent Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and former President Bill and Hillary Clinton, have come out in support of President Donald Trump's Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal and the release of remaining living hostages. The Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas freed all 20 living hostages held in
