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Israel: Supports proposal for extended ceasefire
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Israel: Supports proposal for extended ceasefire

Israel is backing a proposal from the USA to temporarily extend the ceasefire in Gaza during the holidays of Ramadan and Passover, announces Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. But Hamas insists that an agreement must instead be reached on a second phase of the ceasefire
Hamas: No Progress on Second Phase of Ceasefire
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Hamas: No Progress on Second Phase of Ceasefire

No progress has been made in the latest talks about a second phase in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, says a high-ranking Hamas official. It is unclear whether the talks will resume on Saturday
Ceasefire Talks on Next Phase Have Begun
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Ceasefire Talks on Next Phase Have Begun

The negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the second phase of the ceasefire have begun in Cairo, according to Egypt via AP. Earlier on Thursday, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved continued Gaza talks
Identified Dead Hostages – Palestinians Released
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Identified Dead Hostages – Palestinians Released

Terror-labelled Hamas has handed over four dead hostages to Israel, confirms the Israeli government. At the same time, convoys with hundreds of released Palestinian prisoners left Israeli prisons
Hamas changes its mind – hands over dead hostages tonight
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Hamas changes its mind – hands over dead hostages tonight

After several different messages, a spokesperson for the armed wing of the terrorist-listed Hamas has announced that the four dead Israeli hostages will be handed over as early as Wednesday evening.
Hamas and Israel Resume Exchange
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Hamas and Israel Resume Exchange

Hamas and Israel have agreed to exchange imprisoned Palestinians and remains of four hostages. Negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire are also expected to resume, according to the US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff
Task: The First Phase of the Ceasefire May Be Extended
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Task: The First Phase of the Ceasefire May Be Extended

Israel and Hamas are reported to have reached an agreement on an earlier handover of four dead hostages.
Hamas Leader: Would Not Have Supported October 7
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Hamas Leader: Would Not Have Supported October 7

Had he known the consequences, he would not have supported the October 7 attack on Israel. The leader of Hamas' Qatar-based foreign department expresses regret in an interview
Israel halted exchange – threatens Hamas
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Israel halted exchange – threatens Hamas

Hamas released, as agreed, six living hostages on Saturday. Israel was to release more than 600 Palestinian prisoners in exchange, but has postponed the release
More hostages released by Hamas
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More hostages released by Hamas

Hamas has released more living hostages in one of the last steps of the fragile ceasefire's first phase. Several have been paraded before crowds in Gaza and then taken to Israel
Six hostages released – but prisoner exchange delayed
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Six hostages released – but prisoner exchange delayed

Hamas has released six men from captivity in one of the last steps of the fragile ceasefire's first phase. Israel, on the other hand, has postponed the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners who were to be released on Saturday
New exchange to take place – despite Israeli anger
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New exchange to take place – despite Israeli anger

Terror-labelled Hamas releases six more from hostage under Saturday, while Israel releases 602 Palestinian prisoners. The exchange takes place despite increasing anger from the Israeli side after the latest exchange
Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over
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Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

Hamas has handed over four dead Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two children. "A whole nation's hearts are in shambles", said Israel's President
Hamas: Ready to Release All Hostages in Exchange
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Hamas: Ready to Release All Hostages in Exchange

Hamas is prepared to release all remaining hostages in a single exchange during the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a high-ranking Hamas representative.
Hamas: Two Child Hostages Dead
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Hamas: Two Child Hostages Dead

Two small children and their mother are among the four dead Israeli hostages who are to be handed over by Hamas on Thursday, claims the terrorist-stamped group. Israel has however not confirmed their death
Israel prepares to bring home dead hostages
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Israel prepares to bring home dead hostages

Israel is expected to receive four or five dead hostages from the terrorist-stamped Hamas, according to Israeli media.
Israeli drone attack near Rafah
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Israeli drone attack near Rafah

New Exchange: Hundreds of Palestinians for Hostages
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New Exchange: Hundreds of Palestinians for Hostages

They were pale and dressed in training clothes when they were forced up onto a stage before the release from the terrorist-stamped Hamas. Three more from the hostage group held in Gaza have been released
Hamas names three hostages ahead of release
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Hamas names three hostages ahead of release

The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas has named three hostages who are to be released during Saturday's exchange, reports Israeli media.
USA imposes sanctions on ICC prosecutor
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USA imposes sanctions on ICC prosecutor

Ongoing hostage crisis between Israel and Hamas
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Ongoing hostage crisis between Israel and Hamas

Hamas is reported to release three hostages on Saturday in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. Israel repeats the warning that the ceasefire will cease if the promise is not fulfilled
Elderly Man Held Hostage by Hamas Found Dead
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Elderly Man Held Hostage by Hamas Found Dead

An 86-year-old man who was held hostage by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas has died, according to a message from the Israeli kibbutz where he belonged.
Hamas pauses hostage exchange
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Hamas pauses hostage exchange

Hamas claims to pause all exchange of hostages "for the time being", but also that the door "still remains open" for the prisoner exchange to continue as planned. Israel has responded by putting the military on high alert
Trump Insists on Gaza: "Will Buy and Own"
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Trump Insists on Gaza: "Will Buy and Own"

Donald Trump is sticking to the idea that the USA should take control of or "own" the Gaza Strip, despite fierce resistance and warnings that it would lead to new mass deportations of Palestinians. We can give it to other states in the Middle East that can build up parts of it, says the President
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