Tag: Hostage negotiation
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The 20 Hostages Believed Alive in Gaza: Who May Be Freed Next
Background: Why These 20 Are Seen as Still Alive Following the Israeli government’s ratification of a ceasefire deal with Hamas, a group of 20 hostages believed to be alive in Gaza is expected to be released in the coming days. They were among the 251 people abducted during the 7 October attacks on southern Israel,…
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Gaza Ceasefire Talks Enter Third Day as US, Turkey and Qatar Push for Breakthrough
Live negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh intensify as third day begins Delegates from the United States, Turkey and Qatar are set to join Hamas and Israeli negotiators for a third day of indirect talks aimed at ending the Gaza war. The talks, centered on a 20-point plan reportedly proposed by Donald Trump, continue in the Egyptian…
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Police Operation Ends in Panania, Sydney’s South-West
Summary of the Panania police operation A high-profile police operation in Sydney’s south-west has concluded after a tense, on-scene response in Panania. The ongoing operation involved specialist units and hostage negotiators and culminated in a comprehensive sweep of a residential property. Police confirmed the scene is now treated as a crime scene while investigations continue.…
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Sydney Police Operation in Panania Ends After Sweep
Overview of the Panania operation A police operation in Sydney’s south-west has wrapped up after a tense morning on a residential street in Panania. The incident, which involved specialist officers and hostage negotiators, began when officers were alerted to four people entering a home on Wollongbar Avenue, with one person appearing to carry a firearm.…